A High-Tech Tank on Four Wheels
At the heart of the experience is the New Land Rover Defender— a reinvention of a British off-road icon. Far from being a rough, rattling, utilitarian box on wheels, the new Defender is a masterclass in engineering and refinement. Think expedition-ready armor meets modern luxury SUV. Its unified monocoque construction— a move away from the traditional steel ladder frame— means a stiffer body and more precise handling both on and off-road.
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Underneath, the Defender boasts air springs that can raise or lower the ride height. Out on the trail, the instructor taps a button on the infotainment screen, giving us several additional inches of ground clearance. Now we’ re floating over boulders and straddling trenches that could stop a standard SUV cold.
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The 8-speed automatic transmission with a low range gearbox is another hero of the day. Low range drops gear ratios three times lower than normal, giving the wheels more torque at low speeds— perfect for crawling over rocks or inching through a muddy rut. In fact, Land Rover’ s low range system is so advanced, the driver barely has to touch the accelerator. Just aim the steering wheel, ease off the brakes, and let the Defender do the rest. |
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It’ s Not a Car, It’ s a Guide
The Defender makes you a better driver— even when you’ re sliding.
On a slippery, leaf-covered trail, the instructor tells us to let go of the brake entirely. This isn’ t a mistake. The Defender’ s Hill Descent Control— originally invented by Land Rover— takes over, automatically modulating the brakes for each wheel to maintain a slow, controlled descent. It’ s eerie at first, but you quickly realize: the car is better at this than you are.
Add in infinitely variable differentials that constantly shift power between the
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