BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Indera Motors, the sole authorised distributor of Land Rover in Brunei Darussalam, hosted an exclusive preview for the upgraded Defender on Friday.
Held at Tarindak d’Polo, the private event brought together owners and brand partners for an intimate first look at the refreshed Defender 110.
The unstoppable 4×4
More than five years since its modern reintroduction, Defender continues to define contemporary all-terrain capability.
Upgrades across the Defender line-up include a crisp new headlight design with signature graphic when lit, fog lights as standard, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses.
A refreshed palette of contemporary exterior colours and finishes, including Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey, is complemented by enhanced detailing and upgraded materials. Inside, a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen provides even more intuitive control for infotainment.
Technological upgrades see Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control available as an option on Defender for the first time, making it even easier to negotiate rough terrain in comfort.
“More than five years after its introduction, Defender has become an enduring success. With a bloodline that can be traced back to the first Series I of 1948, Defender continues to capture the imagination of our clients,” said Mark Cameron, managing director of Jaguar Land Rover, in a press statement.
“With production at full capacity to meet demand, the latest changes are part of our continuous commitment to make adventures even more satisfying. Fresh design enhancements, new colours and an expanded range of accessories follow Defender’s comprehensive upgrade last year, ensuring our iconic 4×4 is better than ever.”
Clean yet tough exterior
Defender’s tough exterior receives optimised surfaces for the new front and rear bumpers and a new textured pattern for the bonnet inserts and side vents, creating a strong and adventurous look. All models get new Gloss Black Defender-branded wheel centre caps.
Redesigned headlights provide a distinctive new signature when lit, while the flush-fitting tail lights now have a dark tinted finish for a clean appearance and enhanced visibility, illuminating the path ahead on every adventure. And, a gloss black grille-bar is now standard, complemented by a dark oval badge.
A precision-crafted new 22-inch seven-spoke Diamond Turned Dark Grey alloy wheel design and new exterior colours are also available. A metallic grey, Borasco Grey is inspired by the Borasco silver mine in California, with a fine and bright finish.
By contrast, Woolstone Green is inspired by Woolstone waterfall in the UK. The deep green finish recognises the British outdoors with warm undertones energised by medium aluminium and coarse yellow mica accents.
New infotainment screen and driver assistance tech
Inside, a new 13.1-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system brings all of Defender’s technology highlights to the front-row occupants via a larger display, above the ergonomically repositioned dash-mounted gear shifter.
The latest centre console design allows clients to make the most of the space on offer. A sliding section hides small items out of sight in a closed cubby, while maintaining access to the deeper stowage area beneath.
For those venturing off-road, Defender is now available with optional Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control for the first time. The technology is an evolution of All Terrain Progress Control and allows the driver to set a desired comfort level when negotiating rough terrain, so they can concentrate on steering the vehicle – improving composure off-road while reducing driver effort. The system automatically adjusts the speed to maintain the desired level of comfort over undulating surfaces, for unruffled off-road driving.
About the Defender
Each member of the Defender family is purposefully designed, highly desirable and seriously durable. A modern-day hero that respects the past but at the same time anticipates the future.
Available in 90, 110 and 130 body styles, with up to eight seats, each has a charisma of its own.
As part of its vision of modern luxury by design, the Defender 110 is available as an electric hybrid.
Defender Hard Top means business, with 90 and 110 body styles for professional capability.
Defender is designed and engineered in the UK and sold in 121 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands alongside Range Rover, Discovery and Jaguar.
To get a closer look, head to the Land Rover showroom in Beribi and follow @landroverbn for the latest updates.