Land Rover is including to its go-anywhere Defender lineup with a brand new ultra-long model named the 130. Constructed to serve those that wish to carry extra passengers, this greater three-row Defender is sort of merely an prolonged physique model of the already common 90 and 110 variants. The wheelbase itself is unchanged at 118.9 inches (3,022mm) however that is nonetheless a noteworthy addition to the household of the powerful SUV.

The brand new Defender 130 has 340 mm or 13.3 inches of further physique positioned squarely on the rear of the car with the general size now stretching to 210.9 inches (5,358mm). Actually, it’s the squarish nature of the Defender that helps this addition keep away from trying misplaced. That further area supplies room for a 3rd row and a small storage space behind these seats.

The 2-row Defender 110 has 34 cubic ft behind its again seat and most of that has been sacrificed within the title of this new third row. The Defender 130 with three rows has simply 13.7 cubic ft of cargo area within the again however the passengers will doubtless really feel it was a worthy tradeoff.

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Not solely do these third-row passengers get to take pleasure in heated seats however they’ll additionally take pleasure in their very own sunroof too. Consumers may even add non-compulsory 130-only quad-zone local weather management. Simply as in previous Land Rover merchandise, the second and third rows have barely raised stadium seating.

Those that merely need extra cargo area should buy the Defender 130 in a five-seat configuration. In that case, cargo area expands to a positively cavernous 46.9 cubic ft. Fold the second row down and also you’ll discover 88.8 cubic ft value of cargo area. It’s not simply the large again finish that’s distinctive to the 130 although.

How The Defender 130 Will Stand Out

Land Rover has added a brand new colour known as Sedona Pink that may solely be had on the 130. A big 11.4-inch infotainment system is customary throughout the lineup as is an air suspension system for improved consolation and off-road functionality. At launch, three totally different mild-hybrid engines can be found in Europe.

Off-road lovers might be completely satisfied to know that the Ingenium D300 diesel engine is on provide with 295-hp (220 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. As well as, two gasoline engines may even be on provide.

The P300 is a 300-hp (223 kW) inline-six gas-burner with 346 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque and a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of simply 7.5 seconds. Consumers who need extra energy can go for the P400 which additionally makes use of an inline-six as its base however makes 400-hp (298 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. We’re nonetheless hoping for a V8 down the road.

In North America, the Defender 130 might be provided in a P300 guise with a 296-hp 3.0-liter mild-hybrid inline six, and a extra highly effective model of the identical unit named P400 delivering 395-hp.

One factor that’s unchanged is the Defender’s potential to go manner off-road. Strategy and break-over angles are similar when in comparison with the smaller Defender 90 and 110. Solely the departure angle has suffered however nonetheless rests at a decent 28.5 levels. Wading depth can also be unaffected by the additional dimension.

Particular Editions

Land Rover will provide a First Version model of the 130 in three high-specification configurations. These embrace Fuji White with the model’s Prolonged Vivid Pack together with Oyster Full Windsor leather-based and pure mild oak trim.

A Sedona Pink First version is complemented by ebony leather-based upholstery and smoked oak veneer. Lastly, a Carpathian Grey painted First Version will get tan leather-based upholstery and rough-cut walnut trim.

Clients also can select HSE, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE, and X specs. One trim they’ll’t have is the particular Defender 130 that Land Rover is constructing to have fun the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Whereas the design particulars have but to be unveiled, it’ll go into service with the Pink Cross later this 12 months.

How A lot Does It Price?

Pricing in America begins from $68,000 earlier than dealing with and supply for the bottom P300 with Land Rover accepting orders now. As for different markets, within the UK, the Defender 130 kicks off from £73,895, which is the same as round US$93,600 at present trade charges, rising to  £100,645 for the P400 X, whereas in Australia, diesel-powered D300 begins from AU$124,150 and the gasoline-fueled P400, from AU$131,650.