

A 30th Anniversary Edition model will also be offered in limited quantities. Otherwise, the Defender carries over largely unchanged into 2023, except now its Pivi Pro infotainment system comes standard with Amazon Alexa integration. The new 130 model is available with an exclusive Sedona Red exterior color option and comes standard with desirable features that are optional on the 90 and 110 models, including the larger 11.4-inch infotainment display. What's New for 2023?Ī Defender 130 variant joins the lineup this year, with a body that’s been extended to fit a third row of seats, upping total passenger capacity to eight riders. But the biggest benefit to the new generation Defender's setup is its superior on-road driving behavior, which gives it a level of refinement that rivals such as the Jeep Wrangler and Lexus GX can't match. From there, buyers are offered a plethora of advanced off-roading equipment, including locking differentials, a height-adjustable air suspension, and a special mode for wading through deep water. A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard, and more-powerful inline-six and V-8 engines are available all Defenders come standard with all-wheel drive. Both two- and four-door body styles are on offer with comfortable and practical cabins, modern infotainment, and tech features, and a signature style that evokes those revered Defenders of yore. For many years, the Land Rover Defender was the United Kingdom's answer to the rough-and-tumble Jeeps of America, but with the latest generation, the luxury brand has engineered in more comfort to go along with the off-roader's go-anywhere capability.
