Development of the new Land Rover Defender 130 is already underway. A prototype of the long-awaited variant of the current Defender 110 has been hunted for the first time. A model that has an elongated rear overhang that will increase the space in the passenger compartment and in the trunk. One of the most important features is that it will have a third row of seats.
Land Rover has gone to work to develop a new body variant for the Defender range. Its iconic and successful off-road vehicle will soon debut a variant targeting a selection of markets and will delight drivers who want additional interior space. Its about new Land Rover Defender 130, a model that has been hunted for the first time.
The new Defender 130 has been photographed in broad daylight while conducting a series of road tests. We are before the elongated variant of current Land Rover Defender 110. Just a few months ago the first reports about this hypothetical variant emerged and now the first sighting has occurred. Beyond its length, what is truly important will lie within it.
Spy photos of the Land Rover Defender 130, an elongated variant with seven seats
Just take a look at the spy photos that illustrate this article to discover that the Defender 130 will feature an elongated rear overhang. A modification that allows you to gain extra space both in the passenger compartment and in the trunk. This will be key to being able to install a third row of seats that increases the capacity of the Land Rover SUV to seven seats.
Adrian Mardell, a senior Land Rover official, was in charge of confirming that the rumors were true. There will be an alternative to the 110 variant in the Defender range. Despite the large amount of camouflage that the hunted prototype sports, it is clear that the main aesthetic modifications will lie in the glass area next to the C-pillar. The total length of the vehicle it will overcome the five meter barrier.
It is important to note that the Defender 130 will keep the same wheelbase as the Defender 110. The battle will be at 3,002 millimeters. In mechanical terms there will be no news, since it will be available together with a selection of the engines that make up the Defender 110 range. Current reports point to the most powerful blocks, such as the new 525 hp V8.
Will it reach European dealers?
This variant will be intended for a selection of markets where oversized vehicles or “Full-size” are in great demand. We are talking about China, the Middle East and North America. Therefore, there is a good chance that it will not be sold in the European Union. More taking into account that due to the increase in size, and therefore weight, efficiency will be weighed down.
When will it hit the market? The commercial launch is scheduled for next year 2022. The fact that there has been a first sighting is great news. It is expected that in the coming weeks more prototypes will be hunted during the development phase.