How Land Rover Will Modernize The 2019 Defender
It also moves away from its trucklike roots: Its unibody chassis is more commonly associated with crossovers. Judging from current Land Rover vehicles, the 2020 Defender鈥檚 steering, braking and throttle controls will likely be electronic instead of hydraulic. Electrified powertrains, an advanced automatic transmission and intelligent traction-control systems are also possibilities. Eberhardt is not ready to discuss such details, but he said the 2020 Defender will wear more hats than past versions of the vehicle. Making the new Defender 鈥渕ore livable鈥?will attract a new customer base beyond dedicated off-roaders, he said. These buyers appreciate the Defender鈥檚 rugged image and heritage but don鈥檛 want the trade-offs such as poor fuel economy and ride quality, attributes associated with the previous version. 鈥淭he vast majority of people are living with this car day-to-day so it needs to be refined and comfortable but also live up to that Defender name,鈥?said Nathan Hoyt, spokesperson at Jaguar Land Rover. 鈥淚鈥檝e driven the early prototypes, and they are so refined,鈥?Hoyt said. Traditional off-road metrics such as a high ground clearance and durable components will be part of the new Defender, executives and engineers said.
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To give further differentiation between the 鈥榅鈥?and the core vehicles, the front and rear skid pans and other detailed exterior parts are coated in a Starlight Satin finish. The new Defender is the first Land Rover vehicle available with an optional factory-fitted Satin Protective Film which delivers enhanced design and durability. The PU-based wrap is applied to external bodywork and gives the standard metallic paint a rich and contemporary satin finish, showing the sophisticated surfacing of the exterior design in the best possible light. This durable wrap meets rigorous standards and has been developed for the highest performance in extreme conditions. The film can be removed at any time, making it significantly quicker to repair than standard paint finishes. It is available with Indus Silver, Gondwana Stone and Pangea Green paint options, is solvent free and contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A choice of 12 wheel designs are available, ranging from 18-inch white-painted pressed steel rims to 22-inch Luna alloys.
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The LR2 remains more elegant and curved. Proportionally, it works and definitely looks more expensive than the relatively average price tag suggests. The most noticeable difference between the previous LR2 and the 2013 LR2 is the head and taillights. The headlights have been revamped with the latest xenon and LED technology, set off with a new design graphic in the front running lights. The grille and fog lamp bezels now sport a bright finish with subtle paint detailing changes to the grille surround, insert bars and fender vent. At the side, the LR2 presents narrow A-posts, in an attempt to improve vision for the driver. Below is a thin aluminum-look engine vent, right next to the protruding fenders and the 18-inch standard alloy wheels. Two options of 19-inch wheels are available. At the back of the car, the taillights receive the same treatment as the front, with a slightly more modern redesign.
