Land Rover’s Defender sub-brand has launched an “expedition-ready specification” of the favored Defender 110 4WD SUV, celebrating the long-lasting British nameplate’s return to international journey challenges.
The 2026 Land Rover Defender Trophy Version is on the market in two heritage-inspired colourways – Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Inexperienced – and contains “a spread of curated expedition equipment that make the car the proper companion for each expedition”.
Powered by the 258kW D350 mild-hybrid 3.0-litre inline six turbo-diesel, the Defender Trophy Version scores gloss black 20-inch alloys shod in all-terrain tyres, darkish rear scuff plate and gloss black wheel arch safety, along with a entrance undershield in black.
Trophy decals characteristic on the bonnet and C-pillars, joined by Trophy rear badging if the particular colors weren’t sufficient of a giveaway. Inside, illuminated ‘Trophy’ treadplates are featured alongside Ebony Windsor leather-based seats, and a colour-matched cross automotive beam with laser-etched Trophy badging on the tip caps.
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The improved customary specification will be augmented by the obtainable Trophy Equipment choice pack.
Included within the bundle are a spread of real Defender equipment just like the Expedition Roof Pack, a black deployable roof ladder and a gloss black side-mounted gear service.
Rounding out the Trophy Equipment additional are Traditional Mud Flaps entrance and rear, in addition to a raised air consumption – see snorkel.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Australia has confirmed the Defender 110 Trophy Version for the Australian market, priced from $118,900 plus on-road prices. NSW drive-away pricing begins from $132,578.
The aforementioned Defender Trophy Equipment bundle is priced from $9188 together with fitment.
Orders for the Defender Trophy Version are open now, with first deliveries anticipated in the course of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Defender says the Trophy Version is “impressed by Trophy and Problem occasions of the previous however will create its personal legacy throughout three demanding rounds of coaching and competitors”.
The model is launching its personal Defender Trophy journey competitors in partnership with conservation accomplice Tusk, which has labored with the British off-road specialist for over 20 years.
Entrants will face obstacles in addition to psychological an bodily challenges, described as “a novel take a look at of wit, willpower and teamwork. Epic Journey, Better Goal”.
The competitors might be hosted in Africa, with rivals scored individually however competing in pairs. In entrance of a world on-line viewers, every problem stage features a sequence of driving, ingenuity and bodily challenges, with finalists given “the chance to depart a optimistic legacy with the individuals and locations touched by Defender Trophy, by finishing a novel Tusk conservation mission”.
Australia hasn’t been included within the 2025-26 Defender Trophy competitors, although Land Rover has confirmed eager Aussies might be invited to enter the 2026-27 problem.
Final month Land Rover introduced the MY26 Defender lineup, headlined by further V8-powered variants along with a bigger touchscreen infotainment system and minor beauty tweaks.
First deliveries will start in October, with full pricing and specs nonetheless to be introduced – learn extra right here.
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