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Available in both 90 and 110 body designs, the numbers previously denoting the wheelbase in inches whereas now it signifies the three and five-door body styles, it offers up to six seats in the 90 and the option of five, six or 5+2 seating in the longer 110.
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In order to live up to its reputation, the new Defender underwent more than 1.2 million kilometres of on and off-road testing in extreme conditions around the world including the scorching temperatures of the UAE, the freezing cold of Arjeplog in the Arctic Circle and the punishing Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, as well as the plains of Kenya.
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As you would expect, Defender features permanent four-wheel drive, a twin-speed automatic gearbox, a maximum towing capability of 3,500kg and a maximum static roof load of 300kg. This all sits upon fully independent air or coil sprung suspension.
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It uses a lightweight aluminium monocoque construction which ensures that the new shape is not only the stiffest body the company has ever produced, but also three times stiffer than traditional body-on-frame designs.
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Seven models make up the initial range comprising the Defender, S, SE, HSE, First Edition and top-of-the-range Defender X while still giving customers plenty of scope to personalise their vehicle as Land Rover owners are want to do.
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It comes with a variety of accessory packs such as the Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban pack. Each gives the 4x4 a distinct character while exclusive First Edition models include a unique specification and will be available throughout the first year of production.
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A handy new feature on the Defender is Configurable Terrain Response which allows drivers to fine-tune a range of settings to suit the conditions more precisely. A new Wade programme optimises the vehicle for fording wadis and rivers with a staggeringly good 900mm of wading depth.
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Available in both 90 and 110 body designs, the numbers previously denoting the wheelbase in inches whereas now it signifies the three and five-door body styles, it offers up to six seats in the 90 and the option of five, six or 5+2 seating in the longer 110.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KG6VGQSJVKCXSQIHDNSTB2HRQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=989c9b2549e6846587e3b3a65a37174ef5a34c14cb2620345b31c47bded26fd1&width=400&height=225)
In order to live up to its reputation, the new Defender underwent more than 1.2 million kilometres of on and off-road testing in extreme conditions around the world including the scorching temperatures of the UAE, the freezing cold of Arjeplog in the Arctic Circle and the punishing Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, as well as the plains of Kenya.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZY3AESNYUMA32IICTZJEGGZBLI.jpg?smart=true&auth=017417b05f2c53062c8c4cbcfe2996e5e78e0e7ab7959c8b97a9c30e07fa971a&width=400&height=225)
As you would expect, Defender features permanent four-wheel drive, a twin-speed automatic gearbox, a maximum towing capability of 3,500kg and a maximum static roof load of 300kg. This all sits upon fully independent air or coil sprung suspension.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OZW6EMJBNWKBSAFJA7PLI5WDGQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=889138ea940a6e5c18514ba23ce108f45004ee645d0d14839cc94fad44251e4b&width=400&height=225)
It uses a lightweight aluminium monocoque construction which ensures that the new shape is not only the stiffest body the company has ever produced, but also three times stiffer than traditional body-on-frame designs.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F55HH52H4S6VQIEJ52SRSVJ5NA.jpg?smart=true&auth=66bd178d11c4a0228bebae09200814119dfcbc168db3612474a99ce90eeac6d5&width=400&height=225)
Seven models make up the initial range comprising the Defender, S, SE, HSE, First Edition and top-of-the-range Defender X while still giving customers plenty of scope to personalise their vehicle as Land Rover owners are want to do.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PIKIZKNTDF7C2ZWOYPUNH4KOVU.jpg?smart=true&auth=90c79bec4284244ef1dff0e679240a954f99c855485f42dad0e78a4a78769424&width=400&height=225)
It comes with a variety of accessory packs such as the Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban pack. Each gives the 4x4 a distinct character while exclusive First Edition models include a unique specification and will be available throughout the first year of production.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SK2NGHSQNZIBHSVRF6UHPCIPXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=4b79c8de3cf77d2928a92bd6d31dad5109319d74d56f4c1275b664d3f784cba1&width=400&height=225)
A handy new feature on the Defender is Configurable Terrain Response which allows drivers to fine-tune a range of settings to suit the conditions more precisely. A new Wade programme optimises the vehicle for fording wadis and rivers with a staggeringly good 900mm of wading depth.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QIJZEZEUN2EZDVTEWYU2UKFO2I.jpg?smart=true&auth=4b80d5e71748fbff1f8e694eadd24912548a0dfa360597ef4cfc23fe4730fbcb&width=400&height=225)
Available in both 90 and 110 body designs, the numbers previously denoting the wheelbase in inches whereas now it signifies the three and five-door body styles, it offers up to six seats in the 90 and the option of five, six or 5+2 seating in the longer 110.
A guide to the 2020 Land Rover Defender: first ever body change after three-year break
The off-roader returns after withstanding 1.2 million kilometres of test drives in extreme conditions around the world
Damien Reid
13 November, 2019
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