Iconic model, the Land Rover Defender has confirmed return , it seems, for the second half of 2018. While the time hasn't arrived, the model was "caught", disguised as a Range Rover and camouflaged, in development tests, in the icy landscapes of northern Europe.
According to the international press, the development vehicle, which despite its more statutory bodywork, hides the technical basis of the future Defender, already exhibits, for example, the new multi-link rear suspension, as well as a front axle with wider arms.
Defender with aluminum platform
As a matter of fact, and also about the model to come, it is known that it will be based on a modified version of the platform mainly in aluminum that also serves the Range Rover and Discovery. and long bodywork of five — reflecting the latest Land Rover Defender, which also declined in the 90 (short) and 110 (long) variants. This, in addition to a wide choice in terms of canvas and rigid roofs.
On the other hand, news that has already been released point to the future Defender not maintaining the iconic lines of its predecessor, instead opting for a much more modern look, capable of pleasing a wider audience. That's why it will also have all the off-road technologies already known from other models of the brand, but which will also help make Defender a more pleasant proposition for everyday use.
Engines, many, from the Ingenium family
Unknown are, however, the options in terms of engines, although logic leads to believe that the new Land Rover Defender may come to have an extensive list of gasoline and diesel options, the vast majority coming from the Ingenium family. With rumors also referring to the possibility that the British off-road vehicle may come to exhibit with a 100% electric version, equipped with at least one engine, in addition to high-capacity batteries.
Although nothing is confirmed, the new Defender could make its first appearance at the Land Rover's 70th anniversary celebrations , scheduled for the second half of the year. With sales starting in the first months of 2019, from the outset, in all markets around the globe where the British brand is present.
