Limited Edition L/R Defenders order book opens
Order books have opened for the new Celebration Edition Land Rover Defenders, and fans who have been waiting for these special models can now visit dealers to secure one of the 60 units that will be sold in Land Rover’s key sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) markets.
Available for sale are the Heritage and Adventure Edition editions and with such limited availability, buyers can be assured that they will own truly rare and special versions of the Defender. The Heritage Edition which is inspired by early Land Rover models mixes nostalgic design cues with modern creature comforts, immediately identifiable through its distinctive Grasmere Green paintwork and a contrasting white roof.
Additional heritage touches include a classic design grille and HUE 166 graphics, recalling the registration plate of the first ever pre-production Land Rover (nicknamed ‘Huey’). Sub-Sahara African markets including Nigeria will get 15 Heritage Edition Defenders in the 110 Station Wagon body style, and 15 in the 90 Station Wagon body style.
The exciting new Adventure Edition is aimed at Land Rover customers who relish the great outdoors and embrace the Defender’s ‘go anywhere, do anything’ attitude. It comes fitted with additional under-body protection and Goodyear MT/R tyres to boost the Defender’s already class-leading all-terrain capabilities.
Unique decals and a leather-trimmed cabin ensure the Adventure Edition stands out from the Defender crowd. Of the Adventure Edition Defenders allocated to SSA markets, 10 will be in the 90 Station Wagon body styles, while 20 will be in the 110 Station Wagon body style.
These limited edition specs can be ordered at the dealerships across the country, and the first units will be delivered in September 2015. Pricing will be confirmed closer to availability.
Heritage Edition evokes the history of the Defender as a modern interpretation of the famous HUE 166 Land Rover – the first pre-production Series I vehicle, nicknamed ‘Huey’, which dates back to 1947. Other nostalgic additions include the silver front bumper with black end caps while clear indicator lenses and Indus Silver door hinges also set the Heritage Edition apart. Body-coloured wheel arches and mud flaps bearing the Heritage logo also feature.
Externally, the finishing touch comes in aluminium heritage styling to the front grille and rear bodywork inspired by the designs fitted to the Series I and II models. HUE 166 graphics also adorn the front wing panels.
While the exterior pays homage to the earliest Land Rovers, the Heritage Edition features a host of modern creature comforts and luxurious finishes inside. They include perforated leather outer steering wheel rim and gear lever, Bright Aluminium trim for the air vents, door handles and door locks, and Almond Resolve Cloth seat facings bearing the heritage logo and detailed with HUE 166 tags.
Durable rubber floor mats and a padded cubby box between the front seats ensure the Heritage Edition is as functional as it is distinctive.
Key features for the Heritage Edition include; unique Grasmere Green metallic paintwork with body colour wheel arches and unique Alaska White roof. It also comes with silver front bumper with black end caps, a Heritage style front grille and headlamp surrounds, body coloured heavy duty steel wheels and clear indicator lenses.
Others include Indus Silver door hinges, Heritage style badges and logo mudflaps, HUE 166 graphics, bright aluminium finish clock and air vent bezels, aluminium interior door handles and door locks, as well as perforated leather outer steering wheel rim, gear knob and handbrake lever.
An Almond Resolve Cloth upholstery with Ebony Vinyl sides and backs, with HUE tags, padded cubby box with Almond Cloth lid and Heritage logo rubber floor mats. The Defender has helped to establish Land Rover’s credentials as the expedition vehicle of choice and the Adventure Edition is designed for customers who want to explore.
To enhance the its already impressive off-road credentials, the Adventure Edition features distinctive new under-body protection for the side sills and engine sump, while Goodyear MT/R tyres promise to make the most of whatever grip is on offer.
The Adventure Edition comes in a choice of three striking metallic colour options, which include Corris Grey, Yulong White and Phoenix Orange. All feature contrasting Santorini Black paint for the Adventure grille and its surround, the bonnet, roof and rear door, plus the headlamp surrounds and wheel arches.
Seven-inch LED projector headlamps, clear front indicators and Gloss Black split-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels also distinguish the expedition-inspired model. The front wings feature 90 and 110 decals.
The focus is firmly on comfort inside, where the Adventure Edition promises to provide high quality shelter from the elements. Premium seats with Windsor Leather upholstery available in four different colour ways, perforated leather inserts and contrast stitching all add a touch of luxury.
MIKE OCHONMA