LAND ROVER BEGINS FIRST U.S. DELIVERIES OF NEW 2020 DEFENDER

1 June 2020

Today, Land Rover announced initial deliveries of the all‑new 2020 Defender 110 has begun to retailers across the U.S., with first customer deliveries beginning on a limited basis. 

  • The iconic Defender returns to the U.S. market after a 23‑year absence, reimagined for the 21st century
  • Expands U.S. Land Rover lineup to three model families: Range Rover, Discovery and Defender
  • 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 is on sale now in the U.S. from $49,9001
  • The New Defender is the most capable Land Rover ever and designed for personalization with four distinct Accessory Packs and the widest range of individual accessories ever offered by the Land Rover brand
  • All‑new Pivi Pro3 infotainment system features an intuitive interface, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility4,5, and Software‑Over‑The‑Air updates
  • Configure your New Defender at www.landroverusa.com/Defender

(MAHWAH, N.J.) – June 1, 2020 – Today, Land Rover announced initial deliveries of the all‑new 2020 Defender 110 has begun to retailers across the U.S., with first customer deliveries beginning on a limited basis. Every U.S. retailer will receive an initial supply of vehicles ensuring where feasible people can come and see the vehicle and customer deliveries can begin.

 

Reimagined for the 21st century, the highly anticipated New Defender is the most off‑road capable Land Rover vehicle ever, while staying true to the brand’s iconic design and reputation for rugged go‑anywhere utility.

 

“After too long of an absence, the Land Rover Defender is once again here in the U.S.,” said Jaguar Land Rover North America President and CEO Joe Eberhardt. “In the coming months we will ramp up availability as global circumstances allow. We want to thank all those customers, enthusiasts, retailers, employees and logistics partners for their enthusiasm and commitment to making this a reality. The automotive landscape is certainly brighter with the new Defender in our showrooms, driveways and roads.”

 

Delivering transformational breadth of capability and on‑road handling, the Defender is in a category of its own. The Land Rover brand has developed the new all‑aluminum D7x platform that delivers the stiffest Land Rover body ever created – three times more rigid than traditional body‑on‑frame designs. The New Defender is also the first Land Rover to feature Configurable Terrain Response®, allowing drivers to fine‑tune a range of settings to suit the conditions more precisely than ever before2.

 

While still embracing its known and loved silhouette, the short rear overhang on the Defender is made possible by mounting the spare wheel externally, rather than under the rear floor, where it is readily accessible off‑road. The trademark side‑hinged rear door is further engineered to accommodate any of the available wheel and tire combinations. These strong foundations provide an ideal basis for the fully‑independent suspension, twin‑speed transfer box and permanent four wheel drive.  

 

To complete the functional, durable and flexible interior with exposed structural elements, the iconic 4x4 debuts the new Pivi Pro3 infotainment system featuring a 10‑inch touchscreen, intuitive interface, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™4,5, while Software‑Over‑The‑Air updates allows customers to access the latest software updates remotely. The always‑on design provides instant responses, even when starting the vehicle for the first time.

 

Owners are able to further tailor the New Defender to their lifestyle through the fitment of four distinct optional Accessory Packs (Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban), as well as an available 170 individual accessories.

 

The 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 is on sale now in the U.S., priced from $49,9001. 

 

For more information on the 2020 Land Rover Defender and the wider Land Rover lineup, visit LandRoverUSA.com.

 

1 Price shown is Base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $1,025 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination/handling charge noted above and may include optional equipment but excludes tax, title, license and retailer fees, all due at signing.  Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details. 

 

2 These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details. 

 

3 Certain Pivi Pro features require an appropriate SIM card and a data plan with separate terms and conditions and may require an additional subscription after an initial term. Mobile connectivity cannot be guaranteed in all locations. Do not use such features under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. 

 

4 Android Auto™ functionality requires Android Auto™ app to be installed on compatible devices. Visit Android.com for details. 

 

5 Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones, and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. 

Notes to Editors

Information about Land Rover North America products is available to consumers at www.landroverusa.com. Visit  www.us.media.landrover.com for news releases, high‑resolution photographs and broadcast quality video footage. Additional media updates are available on Facebook (LandRoverUSA) and Twitter (@interactivelr).

 

 

About Land Rover

Founded in 1948, Land Rover designs, engineers, and manufactures its vehicles in the United Kingdom. For over 70 years the brand has built a reputation for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world; whether driving through the heart of the city or traversing the countryside on‑ and off‑road. Today's Land Rover lineup includes the Defender; Discovery and Discovery Sport; Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Land Rover website at www.landroverusa.com.

 

About Jaguar Land Rover 

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques. 

 

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2018 Jaguar Land Rover sold 592,708 vehicles in 128 countries.  

 

We support around 260,000 people through our retailer network, suppliers and local businesses. At heart we are a British company, with two major design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities and an engine manufacturing center in the UK. We also have plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria and Slovakia.   

  

From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will offer the option of electrification, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug‑in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to offer the latest diesel and gasoline engines.