The upcoming 2020 Land Rover Defender is a luxury SUV that comes with great comfort and attractive exterior design. Current Defender is a new-generation vehicle that arrived with a significant facelift. For that reason, the 2020 Defender will introduce minor changes only. This SUV will continue to ride on a D7 aluminum platform that underpins current Range Rover SUV.
Visually, the current model and the future one will look identical. Interior is extremely modern and premium but the updates are really minor. Under the hood, Defender offers two gasoline drivetrains. This SUV will be available in numerous trim levels and it will compete against the likes of Toyota Land Cruiser and Jeep Wrangler.
Attractive Appearance
The exterior will suffer small upgrades only. As we mentioned, the 2019 Defender came with a redesign and the 2020 Land Rover Defender will be a carryover. That means the two models will look visually the same. There is no actual need for further updates as the SUV looks very modern and handsome.
The front part is especially attractive. The design looks aggressive and Defender will continue to ride on a D7 aluminum platform. The same platform that underpins the current Range Rover SUV. There will be numerous trim levels and body configurations, but even the base model provides enough luxury.
2020 Land Rover Defender Interior Updates
If we need to pick one category where the 2020 Land Rover Defender looks dominant, it’s the interior design. The cabin looks very modern and comfort is great. Different sort of luxuries is all over the cabin. The interior is similar to the Discovery model, but Defender offers more premium materials.
Even the interior room is great and the layout of the seats is perfect. Legroom is ample and cargo area will offer around 80 cubic feet of space. Comfort is guaranteed but real leather upholstery remains optional. Generally, the cabin is quiet and the Defender offers great visibility. A perfect SUV that delivers it all.
Diesel Engine is Probability
The all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender offers three engine choices. Two gasoline and a single diesel option. The base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit that delivers 237 horses and 251 lb-ft of torque. The same 2.0-liter output but with six cylinders will be optional. This engine will produce 286 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
The diesel engine is not certain, but it is the most probable outcome for this luxury SUV. Latest reports are saying that the 2020 Defender will surely offer a diesel variant, probably with a turbocharger. Whatsoever, two gasoline engines are offering the same 9-speed automatic transmission. On top of that, the all-wheel-drive configuration is optional.
2020 Land Rover Defender Price and Release Date
The 2020 Land Rover Defender will hit the European markets in the second half of 2019. However, this SUV will arrive in the US in the first quarter of 2020. The price for the base model starts at $50,000.
You can count on numerous trim levels so the price could easily go over $70,000. This luxury SUV will look to rival competitors such as Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Land Cruiser.