The new Defender 130 Outbound embraces the impossible with an unprecedented combination of luxurious interior space and all-terrain capability. Available exclusively with five seats, it brings even greater potential for overland exploration and enables those with active and adventurous lifestyles to pack everything they need to get out and explore.

The New Defender 130 Outbound is designed for clients who know there’s always more to achieve. It offers the opportunity to explore any terrain in superior comfort – with a purposeful interior designed to accommodate everything adventurers can throw at it.

The ultimate expression of Defender’s breadth of talents, the 130 Outbound is available exclusively with five seats and up to 2,516 litres² (1,329 litres² with row two seats in use) of space in the rear, making every adventure effortless for explorers desiring the greatest versatility and practicality. Its near flat loadspace floor (with 1.267 metres in length behind the 2^nd row) easily accommodates everything from wetsuits and kit bags to camping and climbing gear.

Unique exterior design enhancements mean Defender 130 Outbound stands out wherever it goes. There is a subtle, purposeful look with a Shadow Atlas Matt finish to the bumpers and grille insert, while side vents are finished in Anthracite. To complement the Outbound design, 20-inch wheels finished in Gloss Black and 22-inch wheels in Shadow Atlas Matt are available.

Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Grey and Eiger Grey make up the colour palette, while body-coloured rear signature panels and D-pillar finishers complete the exterior enhancements. For clients needing superior scratch resistance off the beaten track, the Satin Protective Film is available³.

Inside, clients can choose luxurious full Windsor leather or durable Resist fabric, offering tactile material options to best suit their lifestyle. All are finished in Ebony, with an Ebony Morzine headliner, Robustec veneer and Defender’s signature cross-car beam in Satin Black Powder Coat Brushed finish.

Defender 130 Outbound will be available in South Africa as a six-cylinder Ingenium P400 petrol.

Defender 130 V8

The Defender 130 line-up is also expanding with the addition of a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, offering a compelling combination of performance, cruising refinement and capability. Producing 368kW and 610Nm of torque, it powers Defender 130 from 0-100km/h in as little as 5.7 seconds¹. Its introduction means a choice of three engines at the pinnacle of the eight-seater line-up, with the six-cylinder Ingenium P400 and D300 also available.

A stealthy aesthetic is delivered by the Defender 130 V8’s exterior. Available exclusively in Carpathian Grey or Santorini Black, it includes quad outboard-mounted exhausts – only available on the V8 – a Sliding Panoramic Roof with Black Contrast Roof, V8 exterior badging, Matrix LED headlights with signature daytime running lights, darkened tail lights, Privacy Glass and 22-inch Satin Dark Grey alloy wheels.

County Exterior Pack for Defender 110

Those looking for enhanced personalisation on Defender 110 can specify the new County Exterior Pack. Inspired by the original Defender County, it features unique exterior elements, with a modern interpretation designed to celebrate the 4×4’s legendary heritage.

The County Exterior Pack is available is available in South Africa for the Defender 110 SE derivative. County graphics along the doors and body sides are the most eye-catching addition, while illuminated treadplates welcome the driver and passengers with a unique County graphic. Eye-catching 20-inch alloys are available in two finishes, including Gloss White to complement the exterior pack’s signature aesthetics.

Additional enhancements

A convenient Loadspace Floor Traycomes as standard on all Defender 90 models and Defender 130 eight seat. The new feature which includes internal storage enables a near flat loadspace floor and ensures that no space is wasted and access to D-loops is maintained. The new accessory is also available to existing Defender 90 and Defender 130 eight seat owners via their local retailer⁶.

For Defender 90, speed of access to row two has been enhanced with a new parachute grab handle, a quick fold and slide row one passenger seat and the introduction of row two 40:20:40 folding rear seats with centre armrests.

The Defender 130 Outbound, Defender 130 V8 and Defender 110 with County Exterior Pack are available to order now and are expected to arrive in South Africa toward the end of 2023.