Defender II News Part 2

A new Land Rover Defender was in the works to be introduced for 2003. According to reports though the replacement for the new Defender is not the priority it was and the release date has been pushed back to 2007 as Land Rover will focus on a new Discovery, Freelander and the Range Rover Sport.

Defender will stick with a traditional ladder-frame chassis and will be offered in many body styles and choice of off-road abilities. There will be a Lifestyle Defender with independent front and rear suspension for better on road abilities but also offer excellent off-road abilities, along with full leather and power everything.

There will also be the classic iconic Land Rover Defender with incredible off-road capabilities. This model will use independent front suspension and a live-axle in the rear for utility and military applications.

The exterior will include cues from an SVX concept, one insider said "The Defender is a totally different type of vehicle; basically it has to be a square box."

The vehicle will be priced between $36,000-$42,000

Written By admin on 20/3/2005

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