The Defender sits for the first time ever on unique gloss black 16 inch Saw Tooth alloy wheels, that “create a sense of raw utilitarianism”. Inside the 4x4, the trim comes in Ebony and the seats offer the addition of leather side bolsters, crating a more refined finish.
Defender X-Tech is based on the 90 Hard Top Commercial model. There is also a full range of accessories also available to enhance capability and individuality of this Land Rover model. According to the manufacturer, the Defender X-Tech Limited Edition will go on sale from March 2011 starting at GBP 24,995 (€30,117).
The Defender 90 was revised back in 2010 and comes with a 2.4-liter common rail diesel engine with better torque over the previous Defender 90 engine. This oil-burner is paired to a manual six-speed gearbox, which provides a lower first gear ratio than the one in the previous generation, for better off-road control, and a high sixth gear for those rare times you will take your Defender on the highway. Interior improvements include a high-output heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and full size forward facing second row seats.
The Defender will be phase out of production starting 2013, because of a global need for all vehicles to meet stricter safety and emission regulations. The current design is over 25 years old already and is now one of the most slow-evolving designs in the industry.
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