The short wheelbase Defender has less space but is an ace at negotiating challenging terrain
The Defender 90 X-Dynamic is fit for the metropolis as it is for jungles. Photo: PHUTI MPYANE
It’s equipped with the same mountaineering tools as its bigger brother including diff locks, all-wheel drive, many digital meters, a 900mm wading depth when optioned with a raising suspension, and it'sIt’s a premium interior with heated and cooled power seats. This being my first taste of the new Defender, I could appreciate the modern ergonomics and front door panels which don’t constantly gnaw at the side of your knees.
The vehicle is quick off the mark for a 2.2-ton luxury SUV. The 221kW and 650Nm are rich outputs for scaling the steep hills and for launching the Defender 90 from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.7 seconds, which is impressive. The acceleration is relentless all the way to its 191km/h top end.
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