Land Rover Defender Gets Minor Updates For 2013


The iconic Land Rover Defender has received minor updates for the 2013 model year.

There are two new exterior body colours available: Barolo Black and Havana, plus four new roof colours: Fuji White, Santorini Black, Indus Silver, Orkney Grey and Firenze Red.

Inside, new optional premium seats are available as well as an optional upgraded in-car entertainment system, that adds Alpine-branded 150W subwoofer and better speakers.

As Defender received a new EU5 2.2-litre diesel engine last year, the engine options will remain the same.

The 2013 Land Rover Defender is now on sale, priced at £22,350.

From the press release:

Defender’s unique vehicle architecture remains unchanged. The chassis frame is available in three different wheelbases and in both standard and heavy-duty guise (for even greater load-bearing capabilities). A total of 14 separate body styles – from pick-ups to crew cabs and station wagons – are produced on the mainstream production line.

The Land Rover Defender continues to offer four option packs which comprise of the following:
Cold Climate Pack
Heated front seats
Heated windscreen
Comfort Pack
Air Conditioning
Audio System – Single Slot CD & Radio with MP3/AUX
Convenience Pack
Electric Front Windows
Remote Central Locking
Off Road Pack
All terrain Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
Heavy Duty Steel Wheel – Goodyear MT/R Tubeless Tyre
Tow Ball, Drop Plate and Electrics
Under Ride Protection Bar
Roof Appointment Pack
Glass – Rear 1/4 Windows
Roof – Station Wagon
Exterior Pack
Mudflaps – Front
Roof Appointment Pack
Roof – Body colour
Sidesteps
Step – Rear Folding
Wheel Arches – Body colour
Style Pack
Boost Alloy Wheel & Continental ContiCrossContact AT Tyre
Front & rear antiroll bar
Locking Wheel Nuts
Metallic Paint
Tow Ball, Drop Plate and Electrics
2.2-litre diesel engine

The EU5 2.2-litre diesel engine replaced the EU4 2.4-litre diesel in 2012, matching it for power, torque and fuel consumption, whilst a full acoustic engine cover replaced the previous splash cover, reducing radiated engine noise and improving driving refinement.

The 2.2-litre diesel engine produces 122PS@3,500rpm and torque of 360Nm@2,000rpm, giving a 0-60mph time of 14.7 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. CO2 emissions on the combined cycle are 266g/km for the Defender 90 and 295g/km for the 110 and 130.

The GFT MT 82 six-speed gearbox has an excellent ratio spread, high top gear for cruising and enhanced low-speed crawl capability. The lower first gear offers low crawl speed making towing on-road and off-road much easier. The low-down engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration and the tall sixth gear ensures excellent real-world cruising, refinement and fuel economy. Ground gears in both the gearbox and transfer box help contribute to the refinement of the transmission.
Versatile Interior

The Defender’s facia continues to be based on a single, large moulding supported on a robust steel rail to help eliminate squeaks and rattles. The instruments provide clear, concise information to the driver with LED illumination. Versatile stowage shelves are conveniently located for both the driver and passenger and two console options are available: a practical open-tray design that keeps contents to hand and a large, lidded design that provides an impressive 14 litres of stowage.

A powerful heating and ventilation system is designed to cope with the most extreme climates and features aluminium plate and fin heat exchangers to deliver impressive performance.
Tall front seats are designed to improve maximum back support and headrest ergonomics in the most demanding of driving conditions and there are robust, supportive second row seats too. The 110 Station Wagon, 110 Double Cab Pick Up and 130 Crew Cab models, can comfortably accommodate three occupants on an asymmetrically-split second row seat. The Station Wagon derivatives have a spring-assisted fold mechanism which helps when folding the seats and when carrying large or awkward loads.

Defender 90 Station Wagon second row occupants benefit from a pair of individual, full-size, forward-facing rear seats. Providing excellent comfort levels, these seats are also available as a third row option on the 110 Station Wagon. Accessed either through the rear door or by folding the second row seats, they can be easily folded and stowed sideways in the loadspace.

Seat trims include durable all-vinyl and cloth specifications as well as the half-leather seat and new premium seats on XS derivatives. Three-point safety belts are specified for all seating positions.
Unique Vehicle Architecture