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We’re all a bit sad to see the Defender go, but you can imagine that for a specialized tuner such as the Chelsea Truck Company, this isn’t just an emotional blow but also something that might affect its business.
As long as stock Defenders are still on the road, the Chelsea Truck Company will still have something to do, but not being able to purchase new ones isn’t likely to pass unnoticed. Well, at least the sales of the rest of the Land Rover models are going well, so it could just widen its field of expertise.
To mark the production end for the Defender, the tuner came up with a special project for the legendary SUV called “The End Edition.” The starting point for this makeover was a Santorini Black Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110 seven-seater, the largest of the passenger body styles offered by Land Rover for this model.
The Chelsea Truck Company doesn’t take modifying these cars lightly, so expect almost everything to be changed compared to the stock car. The exterior has a sandblasted cold metal look to it that makes the SUV seem menacing yet elegant at the same time. It’s got wider wings both front and back, an X-Lander front grille, new bumper with integrated lighting, mesh vents on the hood to help cool the engine down, and a Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel at the rear.
You’ve probably already spotted the new set of wheels that complement the rest of the car’s authoritarian look. The Satin Black finished rims made by Mondial are twenty-inches in diameter and use 275x55/20 street tires. A set of other upgrades complement the car’s natural off-roading ability, including a suspension lift, uprated gas shocks and heavy duty mud flaps.
It’s not just looks, though, with the engine receiving a power upgrade from Kahn that bumps the total output and ensures a smoother delivery and improved fuel efficiency.
On the inside, the customized Defender shows its British roots with tweed fighting for space over the seats with quilted and perforated dark leather. The same trim can be found in other parts of the interior such as the door panels, grab handles, roof headlining or even the sun visors. There’s a Kahn branded steering wheel, an Alpine GPS navigation system with reverse camera, as well as LED interior lighting.
We’re not entirely convinced by the interior - trying to turn a truly utilitarian vehicle into a luxurious one can be tricky or even backfire, and despite putting on a good show, this effort isn’t exactly perfect - but we’d definitely take it at least for that commanding exterior look, if not the whole package. There’s no info on how much a conversion such as this would cost, but it wouldn’t make much of a difference anyway. Still, if this tuning package has flared your interest, pay a visit to the local Land Rover dealership - who knows, they might still have some Defenders left in stock.
To mark the production end for the Defender, the tuner came up with a special project for the legendary SUV called “The End Edition.” The starting point for this makeover was a Santorini Black Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI XS 110 seven-seater, the largest of the passenger body styles offered by Land Rover for this model.
The Chelsea Truck Company doesn’t take modifying these cars lightly, so expect almost everything to be changed compared to the stock car. The exterior has a sandblasted cold metal look to it that makes the SUV seem menacing yet elegant at the same time. It’s got wider wings both front and back, an X-Lander front grille, new bumper with integrated lighting, mesh vents on the hood to help cool the engine down, and a Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel at the rear.
You’ve probably already spotted the new set of wheels that complement the rest of the car’s authoritarian look. The Satin Black finished rims made by Mondial are twenty-inches in diameter and use 275x55/20 street tires. A set of other upgrades complement the car’s natural off-roading ability, including a suspension lift, uprated gas shocks and heavy duty mud flaps.
It’s not just looks, though, with the engine receiving a power upgrade from Kahn that bumps the total output and ensures a smoother delivery and improved fuel efficiency.
On the inside, the customized Defender shows its British roots with tweed fighting for space over the seats with quilted and perforated dark leather. The same trim can be found in other parts of the interior such as the door panels, grab handles, roof headlining or even the sun visors. There’s a Kahn branded steering wheel, an Alpine GPS navigation system with reverse camera, as well as LED interior lighting.
We’re not entirely convinced by the interior - trying to turn a truly utilitarian vehicle into a luxurious one can be tricky or even backfire, and despite putting on a good show, this effort isn’t exactly perfect - but we’d definitely take it at least for that commanding exterior look, if not the whole package. There’s no info on how much a conversion such as this would cost, but it wouldn’t make much of a difference anyway. Still, if this tuning package has flared your interest, pay a visit to the local Land Rover dealership - who knows, they might still have some Defenders left in stock.
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