Land Rover Defender

Introduction :

Land Rover is an automobile manufacturer which produces a wide range of exquisite crossovers and SUVs and its forte is 4-wheel drives. Headquartered in Whitley, England, Land Rover is a division of the elite British car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover. Coming from the arsenal of the company is yet another sensational off-road vehicle called “Defender” which was first introduced in 1948. More than 60 years have passed and this vehicle still holds the same excellence with which it was first presented. Land Rover Defender is available in three variants namely Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130.

Engine,Mileage and its variants :

The permanent four-wheel drive of the car transmits power evenly to the front and rear axle, hence resulting in a better performance. Under the hood of this rugged SUV sits a powerful 2.2-litre diesel generator which churns out a maximum power of 122 PS, clocking a peak torque of 360 Nm at 2000 rpm. 6-speed transmission mated with the powerplant of the Defender allows it rev up from 0-100 km/h in 15.8 seconds attaining a top speed of 145 kmph. Efficient diesel engine of the Defender delivers a decent mileage of 10 kmpl.

Exterior :

Defender's exterior body exhibits a robustness and stern appearance. The short rear and front overhangs gives the optimum clearance with the high strength steel and light weight aluminum keeping weight down maximizing the economy. Matrix grille at the front with chrome glossing allows the defender to gasp ample air to the engine bay. Full-round halogen lamps of the Defender allows you to pave even the deepest darkened areas. Protruded wheel arches and the bulged hood screams the reason for its bold and masculine look. Tough and adaptable box-section ladder-frame chassis of the defender and the full size spare wheel affixed to the tail gate throws an off-road persona to the dynamic silhouette of the car. This audacious drive holds a precise measurement range of 3861-4785 mm X 1790 mm X 2000-2182 mm. Michelin latitude cross tyres of the car holds a standard alloy size of 16-inch. 250 mm of ground clearance has been provided which enhances its off road capabilities.

Interiors:

Like outside the interior has also got the tough look which makes it a completely rugged SUV. Driver oriented front fascia of the car comes with ergonomically arranged controls that makes the driving even more pleasurable. Modular storage space to the fascia and the tunnel area allows you to settle useful amenities required during travel. Analogue instrument cluster with ambient illumination offers the driver with almost every driving parameter that enhances the driving characteristic. Audio system of the Defender comes with AUX-IN compatibility that allows you to plug in any external device and play your favorite genres. Maximum boot space of 1510-litres would be ample enough to settle heavy baggages of luggage.

Safety, Brakes and Miscellaneous :

The optimum disc brakes incorporated in the car works in harmonics with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD) to deliver an efficient braking performance. The ABS prevents the wheel locking during instant braking, thus limiting the risk of skidding. Heavy duty suspension of the Defender supports the robust chassis while encountering rugged terrains. Efficient airbag package equipped to the front fascia allows you to escape fatal injuries while encountering head-on collisions. Robust body architecture of the car has crumple zones that absorbs the collision energy during accidents. Permanent four wheel drive arrangement of the car has centre differential that evenly distributes the torque and prevents the risk of slippage.

Verdict :

Defender holds a timeless quality that no other SUV in the segment possess. The superb off road capabilities, refinement in performance and more effective handling makes Defender ahead in the league from its competitors.