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Land Rover Defender 130 New range-topper a long way from 130 of old
Long-body model with 5 and 8-seat options • Same wheelbase as 110, 340mm longer rear overhang • Up to 2516 litres of cargo capacity • D300, P300 and P400 engines, air suspension as standard • 3000kg towing limit • List prices from £73,895 to £100,645
Land Rover has unveiled the third and fi nal member of the Defender family. The new 130 retains the wheelbase of the 110 but gains a longer rear overhang, with its body extended by 340mm (13.4”), allowing it to offer a larger load area and the ability to accommodate up to eight people in comfort.
Wheres the old Defender was very much a utility vehicle in 130 form, this time the longest model in the range is presented under the ‘adventure for all’ banner, promising to be ‘perfect for all-terrain family expeditions.’ It comes with air suspension as standard and is priced from £73,895 on the road.
As this suggests, the 130 is every bit as much of a premium vehicle as the 90 and 110. More so, in fact, if anything. It comes as standard with light oak veneers, Windsor leather trim and an enlarged 11.4” media screen running the latest version of Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system – with what3words navigation allowing it to pinpoint any location on the planet with no need for a phone signal.
The 130 also features Cabin Air Purifi cation Plus as standard. This constantly maintains the best possible air quality while fi ltering out odours, allergens and viruses, and allows owners to prime the condition of the cabin remotely via a smartphone app.
On a slightly less esoteric level, the extended rear can accommodate up to 2516 litres of cargo, or 1329 with the second row of seats in place. The vehicle is available in fi ve and eight-seat confi gurations; in the latter, even with all three rows in use it can hold 389 litres in the back. A payload of up to 750kg (8 seats) or 800kg (5 seats) allows you to make the most of this, though a towing limit of 3000kg will come as a rude shock to anyone used to assuming there’ll never be such a thing as a Defender that can’t haul the legal maximum.
In another departure from Defender tradition, power for the 130 comes from a choice of engines including two petrol units and one diesel. Again, this illustrates its position as a premium model within an already premium range. The diesel option is the familiar D300, which produces 300bhp and 479lbf.ft, the latter from 1500rpm; the two petrol units are the P300 (300bhp, 347lbf.ft from 1500rpm) and the P400 (400bhp, 406lbf.ft from 2000rpm).
Land Rover quotes 0-60 times of 7.1 seconds for the D300, 7.5 seconds for the P300 and 6.3 seconds for the P400. These are impressive fi gures for a two and a half tonne vehicle standing six and a half feet tall and measuring
The 130 has the same wheelbase as the 110 but uses its extra 13.4” of rear overhang to provide what it promises will be comfortable and spacious seating for up to eight people. Even with all three rows of seats in use, it can hold 389 litres of cargo; with the second row stowed, the fi ve-seat model holds as much as 2516 litres. All models are fully carpeted in the back and feature a high level of standard equipment including wood and leather trim, air suspension and an enlarged 11.4” media screen running the latest version of Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system
seventeen and a half in length. All three engines are six-cylinder mild hybrids, with 48v starter-generators integrated within them for ‘seamless responses as well as enhanced fuel economy.’ Talking of which, the Defender 130 posts WLTP combined fi gures of up to 32.1mpg for the
90 and 110 Hard-Top get in on the act too
ALONGSIDE THE
INTRODUCTION of the 130, Land Rover has revised the spec of its 90 and 110 Hard-Top. These are now available in X and X-Dynamic form, powered by the familiar D300 engine and enhanced by styling elements such as body-coloured exterior signage panels.
In addition, air suspension becomes available on all versions of the Defender 90 Hard-Top. The new X and X-Dynamic models start at £57,753.33 plus VAT. D300 diesel and 24.8mpg for both the P300 and P400.
The V8 and P400e plug-in hybrid engines are not yet available in this version of the Defender, though it would seem only a matter of time.
Off-road, the 130 features Adaptive Dynamics and the latest Terrain Response system to go with the aforementioned air springs. The latter can deliver up to 430mm of articulation and lift the vehicle by 71.5mm at the front and 73.5mm at the rear, allowing it to ford up to 900mm of water. Ground clearance is quoted at 290mm, with approach, departure and breakover angles of 37.5°, 28.5° and 27.8° respectively.
The 130 will be available in HSE, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE and X specifi cations, in addition to a First Edition. This offers a choice of three colours – white with light grey leather and light oak veneer; grey with tan leather and walnut veneer; and a new Sedona Red with black leather and dark oak veneer. First Edition spec is based on the HSE and adds matrix LED headlamps, heated second and third-row seating, four-zone climate control and premium ICE, as well as 20” alloy wheels as standard.
Prices for the First Edition start at £82,965, which gets you the D300 engine; it’s also available with the P400 unit, costing £84,715. The entry-level £73,895 fi gure gets you an X-Dynamic SE with the P300 engine, while at the top of the range (so far, at least) the P400 X will set you back by £100,645.
Land Rover Experience Scotland gets set to welcome owners for late July weekend of off-road trekking in the Gateway to the Highlands
If you’ve got a Land Rover but you’ve not yet plucked up the bottle to take it off-road, Land Rover Experience Scotland is organising the perfect event for you.
This is a trek weekend at which the centre’s instructors will be on hand to help you learn how to get the best from your vehicle.
The event, which is to be held on 30-31 July, will take place in the hills and forests surrounding the centre’s location near Dunkeld, about 15 miles north of Perth, in a glorious landscape often referred to as the
‘gateway to the Highlands.’ Guests will drive their own Land Rover on their choice of off-road driving routes – which have been specially designed to suit clients with differing levels of ability and experience.
It’s not just about getting to grips with your motor, though. LRE
Scotland is quick to stress that the weekend will be of the family-friendly variety, with light-hearted competitions, a treasure hunt and a picnic in the hills amid the stunning scenery of what’s locally known as Big Tree Country. Safe to say the Defender in the picture they sent us was somewhere else.
Day one ends with a campfi re hog roast and the option to camp or caravan under the stars or stay in a local hotel. Then on day two the fun continues with a Young Off-Roader session for 11-17 year olds, quad treks, vehicle challenges, trials demos and the chance to have a go at a 4x4 obstacle course.
‘It’s a weekend of off-road fun and adventure for all the family,’ says LRE Scotland, ‘with the focus on enjoying your Land Rover with other enthusiasts.’ The weekend costs £250 per vehicle, which includes a camping pitch as well as all activities – to book your place, give them a call on 01350 727720. SPECIALIST 4X4 VEHICLE DISMANTERS JEEP - LAND ROVER SPECIALIST 4X4 VEHICLE DISMANTERS AND MOST MAKES AND MODELS JEEP - LAND ROVER QUALITY GUARANTEED USED PARTS AND MOST MAKES AND MODELS QUALITY GUARANTEED USED PARTS SOME OF THE VEHICLES WE HAVE RECENTLY DISMANTLED: SOME OF THE VEHICLES WE HAVE RECENTLY DISMANTLED:
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