2020 Land Rover Defender Overview

Defender Capability Features

The Defender has many features that you’d expect on a highly off-road-capable Land Rover, including Adaptive Dynamics, All-Terrain Progress Control, Low-Traction Launch, Gradient Release Control, Hill Descent Control. But here are some additional reasons that the Defender is the most rugged Land Rover model yet:

• Intelligent all-wheel drive, two-speed transfer case, Electronic Active Differential
• Configurable Terrain Response to individually personalize your off-roading preferences
• Shortened front and rear overhangs, exceptional approach (38 degrees), breakover (29 degrees), and departure angles (40 degrees)
• Independent front and rear suspension with Electronic Air Suspension and an adjustment of up to 7.7 inches
• Wading — wade depth of 35.4 inches, Wade Program in Terrain Response uses the Electronic Air Suspension to raise the vehicle, 3D Surround Camera with Wade Sensing tells you how deep the water is
• Twin-speed gearbox for an additional low gear setting

Defender Durability & Design

The Defender was designed with great thoughtfulness, innovation, and the highest standards. This SUV was tested over 745,000 miles of the toughest terrain, and it has completed over 45,000 individual tests. The unibody architecture and unique shape it the most rugged and robust Land Rover yet and the Durable Rubber Flooring is tough and long-lasting.

• Large tires (up to 32 inches with the special off-road tires) have increased sidewall depth to reduce the risk of punctures
• Tough exterior with an optional satin wrap to protect it from scratches
• Seats made out of Robust Woven Textile and perforated grained leather
• Exposed interior structure with a highly durable textured powder coat on the cross-car beam, steering wheel, and doors
• The unique round headlights will be unmistakable and the Alpine lights throwback to past Land Rover Defender design

Configuration options include the standard five-passenger option, a fold-away front jump seat (available spring 2020) for six total seats, an optional third row for seven total seats, and even a center console with a fridge compartment.

Defender Technology Features

Pivi Pro is a new infotainment system designed with inspiration drawing from smartphone design, displaying key information at a glance on a 10-inch touchscreen. Additional ways Land Rover Defender technology can improve your drives:

• Defender Connected Pro Navigation System with real-time traffic updates, live access to fuel prices, and more
• Standard wireless charging, USB ports in every row, and a domestic plug socket
• ClearSight Ground View improves visibility in front of you with front-mounted cameras, while ClearSight Rearview Mirror used rear cameras to help when you are backing up, even if your view is obscured by cargo
• The customizable 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display and Head-Up Display help the driver get the info they need while staying focused on the road