Land Rover Defender News

When Land Rover relaunched the Defender in 2020, it was an instant head-turner. The bold, boxy design paid homage to the original while packing a thoroughly modern interior, serious off-road hardware, and the kind of on-road refinement that earlier Defenders never had. People fell in love quickly. But as the months wore on, some first-year owners found themselves getting to know their local dealerships a little too well. Electrical gremlins, software glitches, unexplained warning lights, and the occasional mechanical headache became recurring themes in owner forums and review sections. Now, six model years later, the 2026 Defender has arrived with a mid-cycle refresh — and demand hasn't slowed. Land Rover sold over 115,000 Defenders...

. Land Rover's Defender Rally team delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal, bringing all three crews and cars across the finish line and sweeping the Stock class podium. The result marked a major statement for the team's debut season in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Peterhansel Claims Top Honors Veteran rally driver Stéphane Peterhansel, partnered with co-driver Mika Metge, claimed the Stock class victory with an overall time of 11:57:33 across the five-day event. Teammates Rokas Baciuška and co-driver Oriol Vidal followed closely behind in second place, finishing in 12:00:02 — a gap of just over two minutes. Sara Price and co-driver Sean Berriman rounded out the all-Defender...

The 2026 refresh made the 13.1" touchscreen standard. For owners of earlier models, the good news is you don't have to trade in your truck, you can retrofit one right now. If there's one interior upgrade that consistently tops wish lists in the New Defender community, it's the screen. The original L663 launched with a 10-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen, perfectly functional, but compact compared to what rivals were offering. An 11.4-inch option arrived later for higher trims, and now the 2026 model year has made a 13.1-inch curved display standard across the entire range. For owners of 2020–2025 Defenders still looking at a smaller screen, the question is straightforward: can I get the big one, and how? The answer is yes — and the community...

If your MY23+ New Defender came without an overhead sunglasses holder, you're not alone. Here's what happened, where owners are stashing their shades, and every retrofit option available right now. It's one of those small details that you don't appreciate until it's gone. Early New Defender (L663) models shipped with a tidy fold-down sunglasses compartment integrated into the overhead console — right where you'd expect it, just ahead of the rearview mirror. Then, starting with many 2023 model-year builds, owners began taking delivery of their brand-new Defenders only to discover a blank plastic panel where the holder used to be. The topic has been a steady source of frustration across Defender communities, and for good reason. On a...

Welcome to the brand-new community dedicated to the 2020–2026 Land Rover Defender (L663) — one of the most capable and iconic off-road SUVs ever built. Whether you’re a current owner, future buyer, overlander, or long-time Defender enthusiast, this forum was created as a place to connect, share knowledge, and celebrate everything about the modern Defender. The reborn Defender debuted in 2020, bringing Land Rover’s legendary off-road heritage into a modern platform packed with technology, capability, and luxury. Since then, the lineup has grown to include multiple body styles and powertrains. Defender Body Styles The new Defender is available in three main configurations: Defender 90 – Short wheelbase two-door, compact and highly...