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We have known as early as 2017 that Land Rover planned to electrify the all-new Defender off-road SUV, but even in 2023, some territories are missing out on the P400e plug-in hybrid action.
For example, in America, you can have the classic Defender 110 from $56,400 with a 2.0-liter inline-four, a 3.0-liter inline six, and two flavors of the 5.0-liter V8 but only the middle choice is subtly electrified with an MHEV system. On the other hand, the P400e plug-in hybrid was launched internationally back in late 2020 for the 2021 model year, and Land Rover has been very slow to roll it out in every region.
Special editions of the plug-in hybrid version have been making the rounds at various off-beat events this year – UK's Glastonbury Festival as the official vehicle partner, and a unique variant was created solely to protect the Rugby World Cup Trophy in style, and so on. Now, in the Land Down Under, Land Rover is celebrating a dual introduction – the arrival of the Defender P400e and the launch of the Defender House as the brand continues to try and set the nameplate as an independent sub-brand like Range Rover.
As such, the local unveiling of the Defender 110 plug-in electric hybrid will take place at SXSW Sydney on October 19 during "the world's most iconic futurist conference and festival." The Defender House branding is also debuting alongside the PHEV in Australia at SXSW Sydney, the first offshoot of the SXSW Conference and Festivals, as it starts its expansion beyond Austin, Texas, "to bring its famed celebration of the tech, film, and music industries to Sydney, Australia." The event will take place between October 15 and 22.
The Defender PHEV is solely available with the 110-body style and offers "the ultimate zero-emissions off-road capability with its ability to tap into its incredible power and control on any terrain when operating in electric-only mode." And it will not arrive alone at SXSW Sydney - award-winning singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza will perform at Defender House to try and bridge the gap between the worlds of music and design.
"Music for me has always been about finding new inspiration, upcoming artists that inspire me. Embracing the impossible is what binds Defender and music, breaking new ground and embracing all kinds of adventures," explains Penny Ferguson, Managing Director, JLR Australia. Additionally, guests of the Defender House will also experience a sustainably focused menu thanks to NEL founder and Chef Nelly Robinson, as well as unique test drives around the city and over the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge.
As for the technical details, the Australia-spec Defender 110 electric hybrid packs a combined output of 297 kW (398 hp), sprints to 62 mph (100 kph) in 5.6 seconds, and is also capable of DC fast charging. As such, it can go from zero to 80% in just half an hour using a 50-kW DC charger, while at home, it sips up to 7 kW (AC) and will charge fully in about two and a half hours.
Special editions of the plug-in hybrid version have been making the rounds at various off-beat events this year – UK's Glastonbury Festival as the official vehicle partner, and a unique variant was created solely to protect the Rugby World Cup Trophy in style, and so on. Now, in the Land Down Under, Land Rover is celebrating a dual introduction – the arrival of the Defender P400e and the launch of the Defender House as the brand continues to try and set the nameplate as an independent sub-brand like Range Rover.
As such, the local unveiling of the Defender 110 plug-in electric hybrid will take place at SXSW Sydney on October 19 during "the world's most iconic futurist conference and festival." The Defender House branding is also debuting alongside the PHEV in Australia at SXSW Sydney, the first offshoot of the SXSW Conference and Festivals, as it starts its expansion beyond Austin, Texas, "to bring its famed celebration of the tech, film, and music industries to Sydney, Australia." The event will take place between October 15 and 22.
The Defender PHEV is solely available with the 110-body style and offers "the ultimate zero-emissions off-road capability with its ability to tap into its incredible power and control on any terrain when operating in electric-only mode." And it will not arrive alone at SXSW Sydney - award-winning singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza will perform at Defender House to try and bridge the gap between the worlds of music and design.
"Music for me has always been about finding new inspiration, upcoming artists that inspire me. Embracing the impossible is what binds Defender and music, breaking new ground and embracing all kinds of adventures," explains Penny Ferguson, Managing Director, JLR Australia. Additionally, guests of the Defender House will also experience a sustainably focused menu thanks to NEL founder and Chef Nelly Robinson, as well as unique test drives around the city and over the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge.
As for the technical details, the Australia-spec Defender 110 electric hybrid packs a combined output of 297 kW (398 hp), sprints to 62 mph (100 kph) in 5.6 seconds, and is also capable of DC fast charging. As such, it can go from zero to 80% in just half an hour using a 50-kW DC charger, while at home, it sips up to 7 kW (AC) and will charge fully in about two and a half hours.
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