Despite their luxury appearance and reputation, Land Rover’s SUVs have genuine off-road chops. Yes, even the Velar and the Evoque. However, few are quite as iconic or beloved as the classic Land Rover Defender. Which, like the Ford Bronco, was recently reborn in modern form. By all accounts, the 2021 Land Rover Defender does justice …
The Land Rover Defender is probably eternally sitting on the throne of off-roading and overlanding trucks. Sure, Jeep and Toyota are to its left and right hands, but no matter how good they are, the Defender remains the King. – but why is it that? The Land Rover Defender has never really been overly reliable, …
Let’s face it, building an off-roading SUV that’s equally capable on the street as on the side of a mountain is a tall order. The 2020 Land Rover Defender attempts to do just that by blending a luxury SUV with over 60 years of off-roading heritage. Despite Land Rover’s greatest efforts, the Defender is not …
Older Land Rover SUV models share a boxy and rugged appearance. Favorites like the old school Defender and Discovery have a truck-like utilitarian style. It’s certainly a visual that evokes thoughts of trekking overland in Africa or the bush of Australia. However, today these capable SUVs are designed with a sleeker and almost bubbly exterior …
Land Rover SUVs are prestigious and capable. Over the years they earned a reputation as a luxury vehicle. But Land Rover’s roots gave rise to SUVs that are ready for an off-road adventure or an overland journey. Popular classics like the Land Rover Defender made a name for the SUV manufacturer. But who owns Land …
Last year marked the return of the classic Land Rover Defender, and many of us were pleased with its capabilities on and off-road. In addition to its go-anywhere capabilities, the new Defender boasts the same utilitarian styling cues that enthusiasts fell for over 20 years ago. For 2021, we will see a few more updates for this boxy …
If you buy a new Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender, or––yes––even a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon there’s a chance you plan to take it off-road. But what if you could change it into a full-time off-road RV camper? Turns out you can. Thanks to this Germany conversion design company, GehoCab, you can turn your overlanding …
Land Rover vehicles have been popular platforms for decades. But, one peculiar thing has happened over the years. The pickup variation is no longer available from their entire model lineup. The Land Rover Defender was just redesigned. So, many were hoping for a pickup truck variant. But, part of the changes included making the Defender …
When it comes to the off-roading SUV, there are some pretty exciting options on today’s market. There’s the famed Jeep Wrangler and now the all-new Ford Bronco. There are Toyota SUVs equipped with TRD Pro packages. Additionally, there is an entire lineup of Land Rover SUVs that are great off-roaders. The 2020 Land Rover Defender …
They may be maintenance nightmares, but few vehicles combine off-road capability with luxuries like Land Rover’s crossovers and SUVs. That’s true even of the stylish—but expensive—Range Rover Evoque and Velar. However, it’s the newly-resurrected Land Rover Defender which arguably best captures the brand’s off-road spirit. But does it work as well on paved roads as …
Classic off-road SUVs like the Land Rover Defender may have honest, rough-and-tumble capability, but they’re neither efficient nor fast. Luckily, it’s now easier than ever to swap out that old diesel or gasoline engine for an electric powertrain. In fact, several restomod shops now offer electric conversion options for their builds. UK-based Twisted Automotive, though, …
While the new Land Rover Defender isn’t a body-on-frame SUV, it’s still more than capable when the pavement runs out. But the new Defender’s goal isn’t just to equal the original’s off-road prowess. It’s meant to be more refined and comfortable on a daily basis; good for something besides just off-roading. This is seemingly why …
Land Rovers have a certain allure. They are a status SUV with an expensive price tag. But they are also pretty capable in terms of off-road excitement. Some, like the Land Rover Defender, have become iconic overland vehicles in their own right. But how are they when it comes to upkeep? As much of a …
Ellen Degeneres is a popular celebrity talk show host icon and comedian. She helped Disney find Nemo and Dory, she’s a day show dancing queen, and wife to Portia De Rossi. But she is also a known car enthusiast and lover of Porsches (among others). She has shared secrets for getting out of speeding tickets. …
ECD Automotive Design restores and modifies Land Rover Defender SUVs. They take Land Rover Defenders and rebuild and modernize them from the ground up with better than new components. Their newest build combines the Land Rover Defender body with a Tesla all-electric powertrain. But, how does it compare with the soon-coming Bollinger electric truck? A little history ECD Automotive Design built its …
The 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 is a relaunch of one of its most iconic models. While it has many design elements of the original, such as skylights on the roof cap and stacked rear taillights, it has been modernized on both the inside and outside. The new interior has added several new elements while keeping …
The auto world was in shock when Land Rover made the decision to discontinue the legendary Defender in 2016. It was a shocking move that did little to help Land Rover build its brand. Then rumors began to hit the web about how the Land Rover Defender was being fully redesigned, and the internet was …
Automakers are capitalizing on consumer nostalgia with remakes of classic SUVs. Here are three of the most anticipated SUVs on the verge of a major comeback. Land Rover Defender The legendary Land Rover Defender recently returned to the U.S. market this spring for the first time since 1997. Initially named the Land Rover 90 and …
Updating a beloved vehicle is tough. The teams behind icons like the Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler know that very well. Too much change and you risk alienating the fans. Too little, and the car loses sales. Land Rover faced this same challenge when it redesigned the Defender for the modern era. The technical specs …
Since the new Land Rover Defender was officially revealed, the SUV has generated tons of questions. Considering the legacy of the original Defender, this was something Land Rover couldn’t really afford to screw up. Even though it now owns off-road expert Bowler, the Defender needed to be capable of off-roading right out the gate. Even …
The original Land Rover Defender may be an incredible off-roading SUV, but it also has its flaws. They’re slow, spartan, and not exactly safe. It was safety regulations, in fact, that stopped US sales back in 1997. And the small US-legal production date (’93-’97) makes the Defender rather expensive, especially compared to ones in Europe. …
The Toyota 4Runner is a tremendously popular and capable off-road SUV, especially in TRD Pro trim. A good portion of that comes from its old-school design, which is also why it retains its value so well. However, that can be a bit of a problem for potential buyers. While reliable, the best off-roading 4Runners can …
Hands up if you had one of those giant Lego blue brick cases with Legos inside as a kid. Kid or adult, Legos are awesome. Especially the company’s Technic line. These are complex building sets that feature things like working gearboxes and electric motors. Car enthusiasts can rejoice in owning a Bugatti Chiron, or turning …
After being dropped in 1997 in the US and in 2016 for many other countries, the new Land Rover Defender is back for 2020. It’s more advanced, upscale, and also more expensive, but it looks almost like an off-road concept vehicle. The new Defender still has the cues of its predecessor but in a much …
