It seems Land Rover can't wait for the new year to start as the British truck maker has confirmed that the next-generation Land Rover Defender will make its debut in 2019 and will go on sale a year later in 2020.
Testing of the new vehicle is reportedly already underway around the world with the first development mules and prototypes reaching North American shores earlier this month. Testing on the continent provides valuable data to engineers given the wide variety of terrain and surfaces available in America, with the vehicle being subjected to rigorous test extremes to make sure the new Defender is the most off-road capable Land Rover vehicle ever--operating in temperatures from -40C to 49C while driving the test vehicles on- and off-road at altitudes of more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
"There are a handful of automobiles that are beloved around the world and stand for a brand, a country and a distinct way of life. The Land Rover Defender is such a singular vehicle," said Kim McCullough, vice president of Marketing for Jaguar Land Rover North America. "On behalf of Land Rover and our retailers, we are proud to announce the voices of American and Canadian customers has been heard: The all new Defender will be for sale here starting in 2020. This announcement is a holiday gift to our Defender fans in North America and a hint of what's to come in the New Year."
Instantly recognizable by its rugged squared-off exterior, round headlights and signature rear-mounted spare tire, the Defender and all Series Land Rover vehicles have been lauded the world over; driven by farmers, military and police, celebrities, and even royalty. By one measure, it’s estimated that a Series Land Rover was the first automobile many of the world’s population ever saw in person.
With an all-new exterior and interior design, as well as a suite of the latest driver assistance and connectivity features available, the next-generation Defender will be a revolutionary product for Land Rover with even broader public appeal. When it debuts in 2019, the new model will represent 70 years of innovation and improvement in just one model year; honoring the model's history for rugged durability, while thoroughly remaining a Defender for the 21st century.
"All will be revealed in 2019," Land Rover said in its statement.
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