La nuova Land Rover Defender 2026 introduce una serie di aggiornamenti che, pur mantenendo intatto il suo spirito avventuroso, ne migliorano l'estetica e la tecnologia.

 

Design raffinato e dettagli esclusivi
Tutte le versioni della Defender (90, 110 e 130) presentano lievi modifiche estetiche: fari LED con grafiche aggiornate, luci posteriori a filo con finitura scura, paraurti ridisegnati e griglia anteriore in nero lucido di serie. Le prese d'aria sul cofano e le feritoie laterali sfoggiano ora una nuova texture, sostituendo il precedente motivo a scacchi. La gamma colori si arricchisce con le tonalità Woolstone Green e Borasco Grey, mentre per la versione OCTA è disponibile il nuovo Sargasso Blue, completato da dettagli in Textured Graphite e inserti in fibra di carbonio tritata. Inoltre, per tutte le Defender V8 sarà disponibile, a partire dalla fine del 2025, la finitura esterna opaca Patagonia White. 
 

Tecnologia all'avanguardia
All'interno, la Defender 2026 è dotata di un nuovo touchscreen da 13,1 pollici, sostituendo l'unità precedente da 11,4 pollici, offrendo un'esperienza utente più immersiva e intuitiva. Il sistema Pivi Pro, sempre attivo, garantisce una risposta rapida e consente la connessione simultanea di due smartphone. Inoltre, grazie alla tecnologia Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA), fino a 14 moduli elettronici possono ricevere aggiornamenti remoti, migliorando continuamente le funzionalità del veicolo. 
 

Prestazioni potenziate
La versione OCTA della Defender si distingue per il potente motore V8 biturbo da 635 CV, abbinato a un sofisticato sistema di sospensioni e modalità di guida specializzate, che le consentono di affrontare con facilità e velocità diversi tipi di terreno. I sedili "Body and Soul" con tecnologia vibroacustica e altoparlanti integrati assicurano un'esperienza di guida confortevole anche nelle condizioni più difficili. Inoltre, per la prima volta, Land Rover offre pneumatici all-terrain montati in fabbrica, garantendo un'aderenza eccezionale fuori strada. 

 

Impegno nelle competizioni
Land Rover ha annunciato che la Defender parteciperà ufficialmente al Rally Dakar 2026, competendo nella categoria "Stock" del FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Questo programma triennale, che durerà fino al 2028, prevede la partecipazione a tutti i cinque round del W2RC, con due veicoli iscritti, oltre a un terzo veicolo per il Dakar Rally. La categoria "Stock" sarà aggiornata nel 2026 per diventare una piattaforma ideale per dimostrare le capacità e la durata delle Defender. 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTA

Modificato 1 ora fa1 ora fa da Osv

L'OCTA semplicemente stupendo, poi quel con quel V8😍

.....a me va bene sempre. 90 carta da zucchero, coppe in lattoni bianchi d'acciaio e capotina bianca.

Entra a listino la rinnovata Defender. Sposto in Land Rover.

Per curiosità (anzi, in un certo senso: per una scommessa) è possibile conoscere i numeri di vendita della nuova Defender, da quando è uscita?

Grazie.

Ho chiesto a Gemini, la quale ha risposto che ad oggi gli esemplari venduti sono circa 430.000.

@__P

Grazie mille!

Ragazzi, non ho capito bene se sia un restyling o un nuovo allestimento, chiamato Vertex.

propendo più per l'allestimento, dato che c'è un nuovo colore (bellissimo, secondo me) abbinato a questo frontale con disegno già conosciuto:

Fortuna che non c'ho i soldi per comprarla 😅 perché altrimenti sarei troppo indeciso tra il nuovo verde 2026 (Woolstone Green) e questo ruggine 2027 (Namib Orange).

Che cul0!!!

Modificato 2 ore fa2 ore fa da savio.79

Hanno presentato il MY2027, di cui il Vertex è un nuovo allestimento sportivo. Quando JLR carica la cartella stampa aggiorniamo il thread

DEFENDER VERTEX 90 - PATAGONIA WHITE MATTE WRAP

DEFENDER VERTEX 110 - BORASCO GREY

DEFENDER VERTEX 130 - SANTORINI BLACK

DEFENDER OCTA - WOOLSTONE GREEN

DEFENDER TROPHY EDITION - SANTORINI BLACK

DEFENDER 110 - NAMIB ORANGE

DEFENDER - ADVENTURE-READY ACCESSORIES

DEFENDER 110 - SIX-SEAT LAYOUT

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TOUGH LUXURY: NEW DEFENDER VERTEX LEADS DESIGN AND ACCESSORY UPDATE

8 July 2026

New Defender Vertex 90 with Patagonia White Matte Wrap

• Refined ruggedness: Defender Vertex introduces a new character to the Defender family, without compromising capability

• Powerful design: Extended Exterior Pack creates a new muscular profile for Defender with the addition of new front and rear bumpers, new rear spoiler and spare wheel cover

• Bold choice: Defender Trophy Edition is now available in a new Santorini Black theme for all‑terrain adventures

• Master of extreme performance: Defender OCTA now available with Woolstone Green paint

• Curated colours: Striking new Namib Orange colour available alongside new self‑healing Gloss Protective Film and extension of Patagonia White Matte Wrap option

• Weekend explorer: Defender 110 adds six‑seat configuration for increased access and comfort, with individual Captain Chairs in the second row

• Adventure‑ready: New accessories range increases usability and includes a new Tail Door Gear Carrier and with new Roof Mounted Light Pod and Rear Tail Door Spoilers coming Autumn 2026

Defender has released a new character for a different type of adventure. New Defender Vertex introduces fresh exterior features to bring even more refined ruggedness to the iconic Defender without compromising capability.  

The new specification is joined by a range of other upgrades that make the unstoppable 4x4 more usable than ever – the perfect companion for every adventure. An Extended Exterior Pack, new finishes, additional accessory options, revised powertrain line‑up, six‑seat configuration and a new theme for Trophy Edition provide more choice for Defender clients, celebrating individuality and adapting to every lifestyle.

The latest updates to Defender deliver refreshed design details and give our clients even greater choice when it comes to customisation, without compromising Defender’s toughness or off‑road capability. With Vertex and the Extended Exterior Pack, we’re introducing a new character that expands the appeal of Defender for both existing and new clients.

Mark Cameron

Defender Brand Director

Defender Vertex

Defender Vertex sits alongside X specification, taking tough luxury to new heights, for both life in the city and outdoor exploration. Rugged new extended front and rear bumpers, larger front profiled grille and revised fog lamps, give Vertex a bolder profile and more muscular stance, and are finished in Shadow Atlas Matte. A Gloss Black tail door spoiler pairs with contrasting yellow front brake calipers and matching yellow exposed rear recovery eyes to make a statement in the working week and on weekend escapes.

Defender Vertex also adds eye‑catching body‑coloured lower body cladding to visually lower the profile and elongates the bodyside, increasing its on‑road presence. New 22‑inch, Diamond Turned, Satin Dark Grey tinted wheels with Carpathian Grey contrast are standard, with optional 22‑inch Gloss Black or 20‑inch Satin Dark Grey wheels also available. 

The new specification is available in Fuji White, Santorini Black, Woolstone Green, Borasco Grey and Carpathian Grey, as well as the Patagonia White Matte Wrap – inspired by the peaks of the South American landscape. All paints are available with Matte Protective Film and for the first time a Gloss Protective Film can also be added for even greater durability. Inside, clients can choose from Windsor Leather and Forged textile seats – available in either Ebony or Caraway/Ebony – or Ultrafabrics™ seats in Light Cloud/Lunar.  

Ebony Forged textile is a new accent material for Defender, providing tactile durability made from knitted 100 per cent polyester material. For complete comfort, three‑zone Climate Control, Cabin Air Purification Plus, Air Quality Sensor and domestic plug socket are all standard on 90 and 110, upgraded to four‑zone Climate Control on 130.

Defender Vertex will make its public debut on the hillclimb and the Defender stand at Goodwood Festival of Speed on 9‑12 July 2026.

Extended Exterior Pack

Inspired by Vertex, the new Extended Exterior Pack is available as an optional visual upgrade to X‑Dynamic SE and X‑Dynamic HSE (including Hard Top).

New extended front and rear bumpers finished in Shadow Atlas Matte create a bolder, more muscular front and rear profile, alongside the rear spoiler and body‑coloured Spare Wheel Cover.  

The pack is also available with a choice of four wheel options: a new 22‑inch Gloss Black wheel, a 20‑inch Satin Dark Grey option, 20‑inch Diamond Turned wheels with Gloss Dark Grey contrast and a 20‑inch Gloss Black variant. 

Trophy Edition

Reborn in 2025, Defender 110 Trophy Edition celebrates the brand’s rich history of adventure challenges and includes expedition‑ready accessories such as an Expedition Roof Rack, Deployable Roof Ladder, and Raised Air Intake. Now, Trophy Edition is offered in Santorini Black, a bold look inspired by the dark sands of the Greek island, replacing Keswick Green and providing a subtle alternative to the existing heritage‑inspired Deep Sandglow Yellow.  

Beyond its exterior colour, Defender 110 Trophy Edition includes steel‑style 20‑inch Gloss Black wheels, Black brake calipers and Satin Black powder coated steering wheel spokes. Trophy side graphics and bonnet decals are accented in Sandglow Yellow, while the illuminated metal treadplates and dashboard etching display Trophy Edition branding.

For complete personalisation, clients can choose between three interior colour customisations. As standard, Trophy Edition features Ebony Windsor Leather seats with Ebony Morzine headlining and Cross Car Beam in Deep Sandglow Yellow powder coat. Alternatively, clients can also choose optional Caraway Windsor Leather seats, with Ebony Morzine headlining, and Cross Car Beam in Satin Black powder coat finish, or Light Cloud Windsor Leather seats with Light Cloud Morzine headlining and Cross Car Beam in Light Cloud powder coat. 

For the ultimate off‑road adventure, the Trophy Edition Accessory Pack includes the Expedition Roof Rack providing additional stowage space for gear‑laden journeys, while a Black Deployable Roof Ladder makes it easier to access kit stored overhead. A Gloss Black Side‑Mounted Gear Carrier provides extra space for muddy, wet or sandy items and a Raised Air Intake aids dust filtration.

Defender OCTA

Defender OCTA remains the master of extreme performance, everywhere. Engineered to excite, Defender OCTA is the toughest, most capable Defender ever, with a Twin Turbo mild‑hybrid V8, 6D Dynamics suspension and OCTA Mode. It blends on‑road composure and off‑road capability with a wider stance, a choice of dedicated all‑season or off‑road tyres and optional Chopped Carbon Fibre interior and exterior elements.   

An updated Defender OCTA engine features a more characterful and deeper exhaust noise to give a truer V8 sound due to changes to the exhaust manifold. It provides a more rewarding and dramatic soundtrack for the driver.

Defender OCTA is also now available in Woolstone Green, alongside the existing colour palette of Sargasso Blue, Borasco Grey, Patagonia White Matte Wrap, Charente Grey, Petra Copper and Narvik Black.  

Both Defender OCTA and OCTA Black have a Gloss Black Tail Door Spoiler providing a subtle nod to its performance as standard, while the Chopped Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack is an option on OCTA Black for the first time.

Revised colour palette and finishes

Adding to the personalisation options, Defender has introduced a new colour choice – Namib Orange, which is inspired by the striking orange sand dunes of the coastal Namib desert in Southern Africa, home to the launch of new Defender in 2020. The new colour is available for 90 and 110 body designs for S, X‑Dynamic SE, X‑Dynamic HSE and X. 

Namib Orange can also be specified with the new Extended Exterior Pack on Defender X‑Dynamics. In addition, the Patagonia White Matte Wrap is now also offered on X and Vertex, in addition to Defender OCTA.

As part of the refreshed colour palette, Defender is now offered with up to 15 exterior colour options, while a new Gloss Protective Film adds aesthetic appeal and durability. Previously only available in Matte finish, the self‑healing film provides protection from scratches, stone chips and scuffs and harnesses the sun’s UV rays to repair micro‑scratches over time.

New six‑seat layout

A game‑changer for families and weekend adventurers is the new six‑seat configuration available for Defender 110, in a range of colour and trim combinations including the new Forged Textile. The 2+2+2 layout brings two luxurious Captain Chairs into row two. Each offers extra contouring, bolster cushions, individual armrests, manual recline function, and twin floor cupholders behind the centre console. 

The configuration also improves access to row three, increases legroom for all rear passengers, and provides convenient luggage space between the Captain Chairs.

Adventure‑ready accessories

Defender introduces a raft of factory‑fit accessories for further customisation, including an Expedition Roof Light, Tail Door Gear Carrier and roof mounted spoiler options, all of which will be available in the UK from Autumn 2026.

The Expedition Roof Light¹, provides additional overhead lighting in the wilderness. Purpose‑built for Defender and engineered to withstand extreme dust and water exposure, the light delivers a combined 9,000 lumens, providing up to 350m of illumination when combined with Defender’s main headlights. The Expedition Roof Light is integrated with the standard lighting system to allow operation via the main light stalk for effortless control in the harshest environments.  

Finished in Gloss Black with bold Defender script, the tail‑door‑mounted gear carrier¹ provides up to 60 litres of lockable storage using the supplied key. It has a 12kg load capacity, offering valuable extra space for equipment while maintaining the iconic Defender silhouette.

The Defender Tail Door Spoiler¹ (standard on Vertex and part of the Extended Exterior Pack) offers a purposeful visual uplift to the vehicle. Finish options include Gloss Black, Fuji White and Santorini Black, or a primed finish for a complete body‑colour customisation. 

Clients can also opt for accessory packs that showcase Defender in its natural habitats. For conquering uncharted landscapes, the Explorer Pack¹ features expedition roof rack, side gear carrier, raised air intake and deployable ladder.  

The Adventure Pack¹ is ready for adventures and includes an integrated air compressor, portable rinse system, and exterior mounted side gear carrier. 

The Urban Pack¹, designed for life in the concrete jungle, adds distinctive bonnet decals, black fixed side steps, and dark rear scuff plate.

Connected convenience

The powerful new in‑car connected speech service gives Defender clients the freedom to go anywhere with confidence. With AI‑driven conversational intelligence, it makes voice interactions with the vehicle more natural, more effortless and more human. 

Always on standby and activated by “Hey Land Rover,” users can speak naturally, follow up without repeating themselves, and enjoy intuitive interactions using everyday language. With answers powered by generative AI, the system unlocks smarter conversations – from quick meal ideas to travel inspiration or even short stories – enabling exploration and independence in any environment.  

Further enhancing Defender’s connected convenience is the new Technology Pack¹, which brings together the most popular features enjoyed by Defender clients around the world and is now available on S, X‑Dynamic SE and X‑Dynamic HSE. 

Designed to enhance interior comfort, the pack includes domestic plug socket, head‑up display, Meridian^TM Surround Sound System and Clear‑Sight Interior Rearview Mirror².  

Updated powertrains

Defender has updated its engine line‑up with the introduction of a new petrol 3.0‑litre six‑cylinder P380 MHEV producing 550Nm torque. It features a suite of new technologies to improve real‑world fuel economy.

The petrol 4.4‑litre twin‑turbo V8 engine for Defender OCTA has also been updated. From MY27, it delivers 540PS with torque maintained at 750Nm and 0‑60mph in 4.2 seconds. The updated Defender OCTA engine features a more characterful and deeper exhaust noise to give a truer V8 sound due to changes to the exhaust manifold.

Defender is priced from at £58,655 OTR in the UK. Defender Vertex is priced from £92,635 OTR.

Via Land Rover.