- New, 2.2‑litre diesel engine with DPF meets EU5
- New "S" and "SE" option packs
- Five new individual option packs
- New gloss black Saw Tooth alloy wheel option
- New plain black pickup hood option
A new EU5 2.2‑litre diesel engine replaces the EU4 2.4‑litre diesel for 2011, bringing new levels of performance and refinement to the Defender for 2012. The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as its outgoing sister but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. In EU5 markets, the new engine comes with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to ensure the lowest possible levels of regulated emissions.
Following a major upgrade in 2007 which included a new facia and six‑speed manual transmission, the Defender's specification has been further improved for 2012. In addition to the existing 'S' and 'SE' trim levels, there are five new option packs, new alloy wheels, ventilated discs on all variants and a number of detail improvements to the interior. Three speed‑limiting options will also be offered to fleet users wanting to gain more effective control of fuel costs.
