Defender Special Edition

Last year’s Defender XTech Special Edition was clearly a success, because Land Rover has just announced an updated version for 2012.

Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon XTech Special Edition (2012) Front SideLand Rover Defender 90 Hard Top XTech Special Edition (2012) Side

Whereas before it was available solely in 90 Hard Top guise, now the XTech treatment has been extended to the 90 Station Wagon, 110 Station Wagon and 110 Utility Wagon body styles as well.

The most obvious difference compared to regular models is the colour scheme. Buyers will have a choice of either Orkney Grey or Nara Bronze paintwork, with the latter being a shade unique to the Special Edition. Both come with a complementary Santorini Black finish for the roof, headlight surrounds and wheel arches.

Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon XTech Special Edition (2012) Front SideLand Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon XTech Special Edition (2012) Front Side

Other exterior features include 16” ‘Saw Tooth’ alloy wheels shod with MTR off-road tyres, a body-colour grille, LED rear lights and black chequer plate on the bumper and sills.

On the inside, the central switch panel is painted to match the body colour, special floor mats are fitted and the seats come in part-leather Ebony upholstery with Lunar stitching and the Land Rover logo embossed on the front head restraints. Alternatively, if Nara Bronze paint is specified, two-tone Ebony and Almond interior trim is available.

Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon XTech Special Edition (2012) InteriorLand Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon XTech Special Edition (2012) Interior

The somewhat disappointing news for UK customers is that the XTech Special Edition will only be offered in 90 Hard Top and 110 Utility Wagon forms, priced at £27,995 and £32,995 respectively. Sales are due to begin this month.

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