What's new?
The new diesel engine is has a cast-iron block with an alloy 16-valve cylinder head and Denso common rail fuel injection, it gives increased torque and the new six-speed gearbox provides a lower first gear ratio and a high sixth gear for improved cruising refinement.

Noise levels are significantly lower with the improvement to the engine and better noise dampening inside the vehicle.

Interior

The new facia boasts improves ergonomics, it is made of a single moulding on a steel rail. The instruments have come from the Discovery 3 and features include LED illumination. The heating and ventilation system is built into this facia and a side window demist vent has been added. A choice of 2 consoles is available either an open try design or a lidded design.

New shaped Bonnet

The vehicle externally has change little with only the revised bonnet profile indicating that this is the new model.

Internally increased comfort for all occupants is bosted, with taller front seats and more supportive second row seats, 3-point belts are fitted to all seats. Seat trims come with half-leather, vinyl or cloth options.

What hasn't changed?
The new defender is available in the same wheelbase and body options with the same heavy duty option. LRSV are still producing the same range of special vehciles such as drop-side, box-body, ambulances, mobile hydraulic platforms and fire tenders.