The Land Rover Defender has been a recognized name in off-road capability around the world for over 70 years. For 2020, it is getting a refresh to make sure it is well suited for anything you want to throw at it in the new decade.

The new Defender is respectful of its past but is not harnessed by it,” said Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer, Land Rover. “This is a new Defender for a New Age. Its unique personality is accentuated by its distinctive silhouette and optimum proportions, which make it both highly desirable and seriously capable – a visually compelling 4×4 that wears its design and engineering integrity with uncompromised commitment.” The distinctive silhouette is from the Defenders of old with a boxy design and short front and rear overhangs.

When first released, the longer Defender 110 will be available with optional 5+2 seating and four Accessory Packs. A shorter wheelbase Defender 90 will be released soon after. The 2020 Land Rover Defender will be available with two motor options, a 2.0-liter Turbocharged inline-4 producing 300 horsepower and a 3.0-liter inline-6 MHEV that produces 400 horsepower.

“This is our vision of a modern Defender,” said McGovern. “The clean body side contrasts dramatically against the sheer verticality of its front and particularly its rear to create a reassuringly purposeful stance. The overall impression is of an elemental design, yet this clean reductive approach is underpinned by sophisticated surfacing of the highest quality.”

Defender Accessory Packs:

Explorer Pack: The Explorer Pack is ideal for off-road adventures, equipped with a lightweight 57-lbs Expedition Roof Rack(3), Exterior Side-mounted Gear Carrier, Wheel Arch Protection and a Spare Wheel Cover. A Matte Black hood decal, featuring ‘90’ or ‘110’ cut-out detailing, completes the Explorer Pack’s head-turning appearance

Adventure Pack: Ideal for time spent outdoors, the Adventure Pack features a Portable Rinse System with a 1.7 gallon (6.5-liter) pressurized water reservoir, trunk-mounted Integrated Air Compressor and Exterior Side-mounted Gear Carrier. A practical 6.3 gallon Seat Backpack, which you can take with you when you leave the vehicle, completes the interior

Country Pack: Designed for time spent off the beaten track, the Country Pack features rugged Wheel Arch Protection, Bright Rear Scuff Plate, Portable Rinse System, and Full-Height Loadspace Partition

Urban Pack: To stand out in the concrete jungle, the Urban Pack adds a Bright Rear Scuff Plate, Spare Wheel Cover and Front Undershield, while Bright Metal Pedals add to the rugged interior