{"id":339821,"date":"2019-09-10T10:57:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T08:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=339821"},"modified":"2019-09-10T10:57:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T08:57:14","slug":"a-first-look-at-land-rovers-new-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/339821\/a-first-look-at-land-rovers-new-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"A first look at Land Rover’s new Defender"},"content":{"rendered":"

Land Rover has provided the first details on its new Defender series which is set to launch in South Africa in 2020.<\/p>\n

The car will follow a phased roll-out with the larger Defender 110 expected to launch in the first half of the year, followed by the smaller Defender 90 later in the year.<\/p>\n

At launch, the 110 line-up will include a 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder P400 featuring efficient Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology with outputs of 294kW power and 550Nm of torque.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, customers can choose a 2.0-litre D240 turbodiesel with 177kW and 430Nm.<\/p>\n

The introduction of increased engine options, along with the short wheelbase 90 derivative, will follow later in 2020.<\/p>\n

All models feature permanent all-wheel drive and a twin-speed automatic gearbox, centre differential, and optional active locking rear differential.<\/p>\n

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Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Land Rover\u2019s ClearSight ground view technology helps drivers see the area usually hidden by the bonnet, directly ahead of the front wheels, on the central touchscreen.<\/p>\n

The Defender will also feature Jaguar Land Rover\u2019s new Pivi Pro infotainment system.<\/p>\n

Configurable terrain response also debuts on new Defender, allowing experienced off-roaders to fine-tune individual vehicle settings to suit the conditions, while inexperienced drivers can let the system detect the most appropriate vehicle settings for the terrain, using the intelligent auto function.<\/p>\n

Additional details, including local pricing, are expected closer to launch.<\/p>\n

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Read: These are South Africa\u2019s best-selling cars of 2019 so far<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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