In the Land Rover Defender announced the discontinuation of production to the actual global discontinuation of the year, many people in the off-road circle are lamenting that the era belonging to the luxury off-road is really over. So, this Land Rover Defender is a succession of special editions, commemorative editions, limited editions, the world is announced everywhere sold out. Who would have thought that the discontinuation of the Land Rover Defender is also so a year, along with the D7x architecture debut, the British luxury SUV manufacturer is ushered in a number of successive, the platform opened down a L663 model Land Rover Defender, but also the Defender in the 70-year history of the first time to cancel the traditional frame structure, and instead use a new avant-garde style, which is also considered to be the most technological generation ever.
Externally, Land Rover Defender continues to offer 90 short-wheelbase three-door models, 110 standard wheelbase and 130 long-wheelbase five-door models, but regardless of which, L663 Defender is using a greater number of curved lines to emphasize the visual softness, including half-ring-shaped integrated headlights, multi-spoke combination of grille, and a very broad independent sports envelope structure, etc., all give a The visual effect of softness in rigidity. At the same time, in the chassis of the envelope disposal, the wide body structure can maximize the vehicle's ability to pass from the side to help, and the previously mentioned sports envelope will also become one of its core off-road weapons.
In addition, the rear of the vehicle will provide split, grouped layout of three-dimensional taillights, all light groups are not integrated lampshades, but all in the D-pillar below to maintain independence, such a layout both in the visual effect, or in the specific lighting effect will be very prominent, which is critical for the field environment and poor visibility environment driving lighting. In addition, the tailgate continues to use the side-opening structure, and provides an external full-size spare tire.
In terms of dimensions, the 90 and 110 models have 4323/2008/1969mm and 4758/2008/1967mm respectively, while the wheelbase is 2587mm and 3022mm respectively, while the 130 model has the three circumference data, pulling up to 5099/2008/1970mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is the same as the 110 model, such dimensions give This size gives the vehicle to provide three rows of eight seats to the bottom, although the third row of the vehicle in the comfort and spaciousness is still relatively limited, but it will meet the core requirements of the current family emergency car.
Inside, the Land Rover Defender will highlight both the design and technology, but also continue to emphasize its ease of handling in terms of integrated driving. The horizontal trim of the center console is spread out in a flat panel with sub-regional and hierarchical penetration, while air vents appear in and around these trim structures with a very small percentage of occupancy. The steering wheel maintains a four-spoke structure and offers a simpler scale controller and wider spokes to optimize grip; the gearshift mechanism adopts a high layout and the gearshift becomes an electronic gearshift, while the adjustment of common auxiliary functions and air conditioning system are all physical buttons + knobs, which are smooth and convenient to operate directly, and are also easy to operate blindly. In addition, the cabin in the door panels, roof and other areas to add a large number of grip handles, which is also for the harsh environment in the preparation of off-road driving.
Embedded layout of the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and suspended 11.4-inch touch screen composed of dual-screen hardware, high end cars will also join the HUD head-up display, streaming media rearview mirror and Meridian British treasure audio and other configurations to supplement information access or optimize multimedia feedback. At the same time, the vehicle equipped with the InControl 2.0 intelligent harness system provides real-time navigation, CarPlay/CarLife cell phone interconnection, voice recognition control and APP remote control and other rich intelligent interconnection function. In addition, the car machine uses the flat UI interface has good readability, interface operation switch is also very smooth, it may not be as much as the new power fancy, but easy to use usability even than BBA to do well.
Assistive technology is one of the core of Land Rover's current competition in the SUV market, which is reflected in both assisted driving and off-road assistance methods. Objectively speaking, Land Rover Defender does not have much outstanding intelligent assisted driving ability, 700,000 up to the threshold is not even equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise as standard, but from the 540-degree panoramic view of the chassis to the air suspension with "8+1" different driving mode response, etc., are also improving the comprehensive off-road capability of the vehicle. What's more, among the Land Rover Defender's auxiliary systems are the water sensing system, ATPC all-terrain process control system and intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system, etc., which are directly involved in the key core mechanical response to improve the link.
Other features, leather covers the steering wheel, seats and other areas, but in addition to the high end car, the rest of the models are only fabric and some leather, while the top will add some advanced tumbled leather, while the front row power adjustment / position memory / heating is standard, high end car to get the second row heating and third row heating / ventilation function; however, the panoramic sunroof, multi-zone independent air conditioning, rear privacy glass However, the panoramic sunroof, multi-zone independent air conditioning, rear privacy glass and car ambient lighting is standard, while some models will also include wireless charging pad, car refrigerator and other accessories.
Mechanical core, Land Rover Defender can get the support of three different engines 2.0T, 3.0T, 5.0T, transmission are also 8AT transmission, and cover the full-time four-wheel drive system, which, 3.0T engine will get 48V light hybrid support, through the maximum power of 294kW (400Ps) and maximum torque of 550N-m, the vehicle can be different according to the wheelbase version Break 100 in 6.0-6.6 seconds, while the 5.0T mechanically supercharged V8 engine offers 386kW (525Ps)/625N-m tuning to break 100 in 5.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of up to 240km/h. The performance level is not inferior to any performance sedan.
The vehicle's chassis consists of a front double-wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, a series of electronically controlled auxiliary systems will allow it to easily cope with complex road conditions, and the V8 model's 275/55 R22 all-terrain tires will further enhance its multi-road capability. Of course, the 30.1° approach angle and 37.6° departure angle are one of its biggest assets and the basis for achieving superb off-road performance through a series of mechanical and auxiliary systems.
In conclusion
Land Rover Defender relies on a wide range of derivatives to achieve extensive market coverage, and the powerful mechanical assembly and chassis design give the vehicle the confidence to achieve multi-road, rich dynamic performance. Although the current generation of Land Rover Defender is still not really able to compete with the mid-size or full-size positioning of the BBA in terms of the level of luxury in the cabin, but the Mercedes-Benz G-class "enemy of a lifetime" but with performance and intelligence to brighten their own attitude to continue to compete for the best luxury off-road vehicles.
