2026 Defender Line-up Arrives With New Headlight Design, 13.1‑inch Touchscreen And Two V8 Engines

2026 Defender line-up arrives with new headlight design, new 13.1‑inch touchscreen and two V8 engines. 

Upgrades across the Defender line‑up also include fog lights, flush rear lights with smoked lenses and new front and rear bumpers. 

There is also a new ‘Driver Attention Monitor’, which features a driver‑facing camera and helps monitor alertness.

The unstoppable Defender 4×4 line‑up that includes the 90, 110, 130 and the range-topping Defender OCTA has received distinctive facelift, new colors and technological upgrades to enhance its off-roading capabilities.

Upgrades across the Defender line‑up include a new headlight design, standard fog lights, flush rear lights with smoked lenses, new front and rear bumpers as well as new Gloss Black Defender‑branded wheel centre caps.

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Inside, highlights include a larger 13.1‑inch touchscreen, which provides even more intuitive control for infotainment and a new ‘Driver Attention Monitor’, which features a driver‑facing camera and helps monitor alertness.

Defender 130 is now available with an integrated air compressor for adjusting tyre pressures when venturing off‑road. For the first time, the Defender is now available with optional Adaptive Off‑Road Cruise Control.

Powering the Defender line-up is the P425 5.0-litre supercharged V8 (313kW/550Nm) in both the Defender 90 and 110 while the range-topping Defender OCTA is powered by the 4.4‑litre twin‑turbo P635 petrol V8 mild-hybrid.

“More than five years after its introduction, Defender has become an enduring success,” said Mark Cameron, the Managing Director of Defender.

“Fresh design enhancements, new colours and an expanded range of accessories follow Defender’s comprehensive upgrade last year, ensuring our iconic 4×4 is better than ever.”

The British luxury marque said that the all-new Defender range is priced from £57,135 OTR in the UK.

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