Overview
- Land Rover Australia opened orders for the MY27 Defender on Friday, July 10, with first local deliveries due later this year and a A$4,400 rise in the range’s base price.
- The new Vertex specification sits above mainstream trims, adds revised bumpers, a larger grille, a gloss‑black tailgate spoiler, 22‑inch wheels and premium interior options such as Windsor leather or new Forged textile.
- The Defender 110 gains a factory six‑seat 2+2+2 layout using two captain’s chairs in the middle row to ease third‑row access and improve rear passenger comfort.
- A generative AI‑driven, always‑on in‑car speech service activated by ‘Hey Land Rover’ is now standard across the range, and a Technology Pack bundles HUD, Meridian audio and a ClearSight interior mirror as an option.
- Australia will retain the full‑power OCTA V8 (467 kW/750 Nm) while some overseas markets have a detuned BMW‑sourced 4.4‑litre V8 to meet stricter Euro 6e‑bis emissions rules, and Land Rover has boosted factory accessory choices such as a self‑healing gloss protective film and a lockable 60‑litre tail‑door carrier.