The Jeep Wrangler is an icon. It’s been around for years and is, perhaps, one of the most recognizable off-road vehicles out there. But if you’re not sold on an SUV like the Jeep Wrangler? Then this year’s model may not be the best choice for you. Fortunately, there are plenty of SUV alternatives to …
We are always trying to find the coolest and best 4x4s. Sometimes those two things overlap but not often. In fact, most of the coolest off-roaders are not great vehicles for everyday life. Take Jeep Wranglers, for example. They have more in common with sports cars than anything else. They are uncomfortable, purpose-built, kind of …
Even off-road-focused SUVs have V8 fever, it seems. Not only is Land Rover putting one in the 2022 Defender, but the company is also making a limited run of V8-powered classic Defenders. Jeep recently joined with the Wrangler 392, while the V8’s been a Mercedes G-Wagon staple for years. But all of these four-wheel-drive SUVs …
Wow, it’s the perfect time to go fast in an SUV! First, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 made its debut with V8 power, but now the 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 is here. Can the Land Rover Defender outmuscle the wrangler? The 2022 Land Rover Defender gains V8 power It hasn’t been too long since …
The battle for off-road supremacy is a neverending one. But, at the end of the day, it always comes down to taste. Off-roading is almost always a hobby. It is less about what will get you through the rough tract of land; it’s more about how you want to get through. What makes it more …
The 2020 Land Rover Defender combines luxury and the ultimate off-roading abilities that don’t come cheap. But the Land Rover Defender isn’t exactly very fuel-efficient and will have you spending tons on gas. The 2020 Land Rover Defender is a gas guzzler According to Cars.com, the 2020 Land Rover Defender has many great qualities and …
Apparently, people are getting famous on TikTok for things other than wrecking their cars. People are now getting famous for cooking? The social media platform, which I still don’t really understand, has somehow started baking and cooking trends that people recreate at home. I don’t know; this is what my wife tells me. Although a …
Since the unveiling of the 2021 Land Rover Defender, critics and purists alike have complained of its lack of a V8 under the hood. In a bit of a surprising move, the British carmaker has decided to give the off-roading SUV a V8 for a limited-run. Unfortunately, it’s not the Defender you’re thinking of. According …
The old guard is falling. Luxury marques that were once the envy of the car world are getting slammed by Consumer Reports, while the more middling, economy brands are taking the mantle of comfort, reliability, and modernity. Brands like Hyundai, Ford, Kia, and many others make cars that are more reliable, affordable, and all-around better …
When it comes to off-roading vehicles, the Land Rover Defender isn’t always the first SUV to come to people’s minds. But this year that just might change. The redesign for the Defender just made this vehicle one to look out for. MotorTrend tested out several SUVs for this model year and didn’t find one that …
Looking to trade in your truck? The pandemic has delayed many new vehicle launches, so you might want to wait, especially if you’re looking for an SUV with serious off-road cred. The Land Rover Defender 80 was initially expected to arrive in 2022. But even if it takes a little longer than expected, the new …
Land Rover SUVs are iconic. They’re easily among the most recognizable vehicles, especially the brand’s flagship, the Range Rover. But the automaker has expanded its offerings over the past decade. The smaller and sportier Range Rover Evoque crossover debuted for the 2012 model year. And the once-retired Land Rover Defender reappeared in 2019. Now you …
If you’re looking at buying a brand-new off-roading SUV, chances are you’ve at least considered the 2021 Land Rover Defender. However, given the excellent deals you can find on the used market, there are other appealing alternatives to the Defender. Take the Toyota FJ Cruiser, for example, a body-on-frame SUV available for significantly less. To …
With the recent MotorTrend SUV of the Year award, Land Rover has proven its reborn Defender can follow its predecessor’s legacy. But it’s not the only unibody luxury SUV with off-road heritage and, crucially, three rows of seats. From the States, there’s now the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, too. So, how do you pick …
If you’ve got a family to move around, chances are you’ve at least looked at the 2021 Toyota Highlander as a contender. If you’re slightly more adventurous, maybe you’ve even looked at the Land Rover Defender. However, if both SUVs offer all-wheel drive, is the Defender truly worth its premium? To test this, The Fast …
If you are at all into off-roading SUVs, you’ve no doubt heard of both the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender. However, as the two models have evolved through the decades, the Land Cruiser has retained its body on frame design. In contrast, the Defender now sports a unibody architecture. Regardless, both SUVs …
Driving cross-country in your Land Rover Defender and want to pull over and take a nap? You’re in luck. Autohome has developed a roof-top tent for the Land Rover Defender. Well, if you’re in Europe, that is. It’s unclear if these tents will ship across the pond, but they’re a great addition, particularly if you …
Since the arrival of the redesigned Land Rover Defender, the off-roading SUV has continuously impressed reviewers and customers alike. Despite this, some die-hard fans mourned the loss of the V8-powered Defender. Thankfully, there seems to be a glimmer of hope. Motor1 recently spotted a Defender prototype testing in Europe, which could have a secret V8 …
The SUV market offers a plethora of options to choose from. Some are family vehicles, while others offer tons of storage room. The Land Rover Defender, however, brings you the experience of a real, rugged SUV just like the good ol’ days. The only thing is the price tag is pretty high. But there’s another …
The 2020 Land Rover Defender arrived late last year as one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2019. Upon its arrival, the Defender quickly began impressing with glowing reviews from both MotorTrend and Car and Driver. Raw off-road capability aside, today we’re looking at just how safe the new Defender is with a video …
There are plenty of 2021 SUVs that deserve your attention. And if you ever discounted the Land Rover Defender, the latest model is worth a look. It comes with a host of performance options, making it a road- and off-road-capable beast. But there’s one version of the Defender that some say is the absolute best, …
After weeks of back and forth, several broken SUVs and mysterious mistakes, it seems the broken 2020 Land Rover Defender saga could come to an end. What began as a few minor issues just a few weeks ago quickly turned into a Defender nightmare. Thankfully, The Fast Lane Car just uploaded a brand-new video covering …
Bringing back a classic in a modern context is always a tough trick. The 2021 Land Rover Defender is getting nice reviews, and people seem to like it plenty, but it still feels a little too modern and fancy while wearing the Defender name. This is nothing more than a matter of opinion, of course, …
With traditional sedans taking a back seat to SUVs as today’s popular family vehicle, more and more segments are emerging for them. There are SUVs in all colors, sizes, and shapes ranging from simple to feature-packed. How does a discerning shopper even begin to choose? Fortunately, the folks at MotorTrend have compiled a roundup of …
The sky is blue, the sea is wet, and people will never stop making Land Rover Defender restomods and copies. It has so firmly planted in the automotive world that it will never be gone. This is so universally true that even Hyundai is getting into the pseudo-Defender game. British car builder Ineos announced that …
Last week we caught wind of The Fast Lane Car’s broken 2020 Land Rover Defender. In short, the brand-new Defender broke almost immediately after delivery. From there, it came and went from the dealership with no permanent fix in sight. However, a new update posted by The Fast Lane Car highlights that the troubled SUV …
The highly-anticipated unveiling of the 2020 Land Rover Defender was met with tremendous praise. So much so that the owners of the automotive YouTube channel, The Fast Lane Car, went out and bought one. Now, the TFL team didn’t just pick a Defender up from a dealer lot. They specifically ordered the exact Defender they …
Tug of war has always been the highest in scientific studies of brute strength. Its effectiveness in proving who is stronger has proven to be 100 percent accurate. From schoolyards to settling major geopolitical conflicts, Tug of war is the clearest way to determine strength. Now that we agree on those scientific truths, we can …
The Land Rover Defender is making quite a name for itself among critics. But how well does this SUV actually hold up in terms of safey?
The Land Rover Defender has a long-standing history of being one of the best cars for off-roading enthusiasts, rivaling even the Jeep Wrangler. For a few years, this popular Land Rover wasn’t available in the U.S. due to strict safety standards. Fans were overjoyed to see the Defender’s return for the 2020 model year, with …
With the new Defender winning Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year award, it’s clear that Land Rover’s update didn’t ruin the nameplate’s legacy. Still, there’s a significant number of off-road enthusiasts who fondly remember the classic model. As a result, several companies have started restomodding vintage Land Rover Defenders, and even converting them to EVs. …
Luxury off-roading SUVs have a particularly difficult job to accomplish. These high-riding SUVs have to offer tremendous off-road capabilities as well as a comfortable ride suitable for daily driving. One of the best contenders in this segment is the 2021 Land Rover Defender. MotorTrend even went as far as naming it “SUV of the Year.” …
When it comes to luxury SUVs that offer three rows of seating, Land Rover has you covered. What are the best SUVs in Land Rover’s lineup?
The release of the all-new Land Rover Defender undoubtedly draws some comparisons to other off-roading icons like the Jeep Wrangler. The Defender can trace its roots all the way to the 1948 Land Rover Series 1. Similarly, the Wrangler got its ancestry dates back to 1940 with the Willys Jeep. Flash forward, and both off-roading …
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 …
