Defender gets new engine
Land Rover is planning on displaying an all-new Defender concept at the forthcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show, but it’ll also be taking the opportunity to reveal important updates to the current production version.
The most significant of these is a change in engine. Out goes today’s 2.4 litre diesel, which is to be replaced by a 2.2 litre unit equipped with a diesel particulate filter to meet EU5 emissions standards. It will use the existing six-speed manual gearbox.
Despite the slightly smaller capacity, the new engine’s power output of 120 bhp (90 kW / 122 PS) and maximum torque of 360 Nm (265 lb/ft) are unchanged.
Likewise, economy and CO2 emissions remain the same, which means 28.3 mpg (10.0 l/100km) on the combined cycle and 266 g/km for Defender 90 models. For the longer wheelbase 110 and 130 types, the figures are 25.5 mpg (11.1 l/100km) and 295 g/km.
Performance meanwhile is said to be largely similar, although top speed has been increased from 82 mph (131 km/h) to 90 mph (144 km/h).
Two new option packs are also being introduced. The first of these is the Off-Road Pack, which will have a price tag of £1,500 in the UK and consists of anti-lock brakes, an under-ride protection bar, a tow ball and heavy-duty wheels with MTR tyres. Secondly, there’s the £1,650 Comfort Pack, which includes electric windows, remote central locking, air conditioning and a CD player with aux-in facility.
Among the other enhancements are a full acoustic engine cover to improve refinement, standard tinted glass across the range and the option of a plain black hood for pick-up variants.
The 2012 Land Rover Defender goes on sale in the UK this November. Prices will start from £20,995 on the road.
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The most significant of these is a change in engine. Out goes today’s 2.4 litre diesel, which is to be replaced by a 2.2 litre unit equipped with a diesel particulate filter to meet EU5 emissions standards. It will use the existing six-speed manual gearbox.
Despite the slightly smaller capacity, the new engine’s power output of 120 bhp (90 kW / 122 PS) and maximum torque of 360 Nm (265 lb/ft) are unchanged.
Likewise, economy and CO2 emissions remain the same, which means 28.3 mpg (10.0 l/100km) on the combined cycle and 266 g/km for Defender 90 models. For the longer wheelbase 110 and 130 types, the figures are 25.5 mpg (11.1 l/100km) and 295 g/km.
Performance meanwhile is said to be largely similar, although top speed has been increased from 82 mph (131 km/h) to 90 mph (144 km/h).
Two new option packs are also being introduced. The first of these is the Off-Road Pack, which will have a price tag of £1,500 in the UK and consists of anti-lock brakes, an under-ride protection bar, a tow ball and heavy-duty wheels with MTR tyres. Secondly, there’s the £1,650 Comfort Pack, which includes electric windows, remote central locking, air conditioning and a CD player with aux-in facility.
Among the other enhancements are a full acoustic engine cover to improve refinement, standard tinted glass across the range and the option of a plain black hood for pick-up variants.
The 2012 Land Rover Defender goes on sale in the UK this November. Prices will start from £20,995 on the road.
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