Land Rover's New Version of 2020 Defender Unveiled

Land Rover has unveiled the new version of its Defender, which was scrapped off from the North America market in 1997 due to safety regulations.

The new Defender boasts of a 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, making it capable of towing up to 8,201 pounds.

Other additional features include an MHEV technology which allows it to jump from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5.7 seconds and keep it going all the way to a top speed of 129 miles per hour.

In addition to the two different models; the two-door Defender 90 and four-door Defender 110, the car will have six available trims; the Defender, Defender S, Defender SE, Defender HSE, Defender X and Defender First Edition.

In its off-road suspension settings, the SUV’s ground clearance grows to 11.5 inches. The Defender also boasts maximum carrying weight of up to 1,984 pounds, a resting roof load of up to 661 pounds and a moving roof load of 370 pounds.

Prices for the Defender start at $49,900 for the lowest trim and run up to $80,900 for the highest trim package.

The Land Rover Defender is a British four-wheel drive off-road vehicle developed in the 1980s from the original Land Rover Series which was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948.