Coined as the most capable Land Rover ever made, the new Defender 110 is now available in Sub-Saharan Africa. While waiting for its arrival in Mauritius, spotlight on this versatile vehicle, combining off-road ruggedness and on-road comfort, ready to tackle the toughest grounds in Africa.

An upgrade of the original

This new version of the Defender 110 is driven by a passion and respect for the original. It inherits the previous model’s naming convention and is available in 110 guise–which gives a historic nod to the 110-inch wheelbase of the previous generation. Its body style offers customers a choice of five, six or 5+2 seating configurations and a load space ranging from 1,075 litres behind the second row to 2,380 litres with seats folded.

Moreover, the wonderful vehicle showcases Jaguar Land Rover’s next-generation Pivi Pro infotainment system, with a more intuitive and user-friendly touchscreen, requiring fewer inputs to perform frequently used tasks. The Defender also takes Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) technology to a new level, with 14 individual modules capable of receiving remote updates. 

While the Configurable Terrain Response system allows experienced off-roaders to fine-tune their driving style, inexperienced drivers, on the other hand, can leave the system to detect the best settings automatically to meet the required road conditions, using the intelligent Auto function. In addition, a permanent all-wheel drive and a twin-speed automatic gearbox, along with centre differential and optional Active Locking Rear Differential contribute in making sure the Defender can tackle the harshest conditions in Africa. Besides, a maximum wading depth of 900mm is supported by a new Wade programme in the Terrain Response system, which automatically softens the throttle response, sets the heating and ventilation to recirculate cabin air, locks the driveline and adjusts the ride height to its off-road setting.

Adapts to your needs

At launch, the 110 line-up includes a flagship 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder P400 featuring efficient Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology with outputs of 294kW and 550Nm. Alternatively, customers can choose between two 2.0-litre variants, with a P300 turbocharged petrol offering 221kW and 400Nm, and a D240 twin-turbocharged diesel producing 177kW and 430Nm.

Furthermore, four Accessory Packs are available to customers who wish to customise their rides with a selected range of enhancements: the Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban packs.

The Explorer Pack includes a raised air intake, a lightweight Expedition roof rack to carry up to 132kg, a 24-litre exterior side-mounted gear carrier, matte black bonnet decal, and wheel arch protection to help conquer the most uncharted African landscapes. The Adventure Pack, developed to make more of nature’s playground, consists of a portable rinse system for hosing off boots, bikes and wetsuits, a 20 litre Seat Backpack, bright rear scuff plate, front and rear mudflaps, a spare wheel cover, an integrated air compressor ideal for inflating tyres or air mattresses, and the same side-mounted Gear Carrier. The Country Pack equips the Defender with front and rear Classic mudflaps, a full-height loadspace partition to prevent items in the rear loadspace from entering the cabin, wheel arch protection, a bright rear scuff plate and the portable rinse system. Finally, the Urban Pack comprises bright metal pedals, a bright rear scuff plate, a spare wheel cover, and front under shield protection to make the Defender stand out with style in the concrete jungle.

Offering a rewarding driving experience and first-class long-haul comfort across all terrains, we look forward to welcoming this gem on our roads!