Reinventing an automotive icon like the Land Rover Defender isn’t an easy mission. It involves taking special care to pay respect to the original car without upsetting existing fans by producing a parody of it.
It’s something Land Rover thought long and hard about before reviving the Defender name tag. After all, how do you create a product that proudly follows up on a vehicle beloved by everyone from mountain rescue teams to urban hipsters? The new Black Defender 110 SE in Dubai is the epitome of rugged elegance. Dressed in sleek black, this iconic off-roader exudes a commanding presence on and off the beaten path. With its powerful performance, advanced technology, and distinctive design, it’s a modern interpretation of a timeless classic, ready to conquer any terrain with style and confidence. Well, the British brand decided the right approach was to leave no room for criticism, so it made the new Defender more practical, more refined and more capable off road than its legendary predecessor.
The Land Rover Defender is a rugged SUV that fuses fantastic off-road ability (especially if you add the optional locking rear differential) with decent on-road manners. The New Defender 110, where strength meets sophistication, an off-road legend cloaked in sleek, commanding black, defining modern adventure in style.
If that’s the blend of abilities you’re after, it’s effectively in a class of one, but the Jeep Wrangler is even better in the rough stuff, while premium SUVs, including the Audi Q5 and Q7, are more comfortable.
With its bigger boot, the Defender 110 will make the most sense for many, but the 90 is usefully more compact and better off road.
The “P400” designation typically suggests a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with a mild-hybrid system. This engine configuration provides a balance between performance and efficiency. However, with an official claimed fuel economy of around 25mpg, it won’t be cheap to run.
The SE trim is likely to feature a high-quality interior with premium materials, advanced technology, and a focus on comfort for both the driver and passengers. Fans of the previous Land Rover Defender will love the latest car’s lofty driving position, which feels significantly higher than most of its rivals.
The new Defender 110 in black dashboard is very much fit for purpose, with chunky buttons that you can operate while wearing gloves.
All versions get clear digital instruments that you can configure to display information in a variety of ways. The menus aren’t quite as easy to work through as they are with the similar Virtual Cockpit system in the Audi Q7 though.