Land Rover Defender Facelift: New Bumpers, Grille, and Four-Seat Interior Revealed

Land Rover is preparing a facelifted version of its iconic Defender, introducing updated styling and a new four-seat interior option. The changes mark the first major refresh for the off-roader since its debut in 2019.

Exterior Updates: New Bumpers, Grille, and Spoiler

The updated Defender features revised front and rear bumpers, a redesigned grille, and a roof-integrated spoiler designed to improve aerodynamics. While camouflaged prototypes were recently spotted during testing, key changes are visible.

• Front End: Larger fog lights, a new bumper with wider lower intakes, and a larger mesh intake replace the slender, slot-like mid-mounted intake.
• Rear End: A revised bumper with higher-mounted reflectors and a less protruding design is now in place.
• Spoiler: A new roof-integrated spoiler has been added to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.

Four-Seat Interior Expansion

The most significant interior change is the introduction of a four-seat configuration, replacing the traditional rear bench with captain’s chairs. This feature, currently available on the Defender 130, may become an option for other variants, including the Defender 110.

Powertrain Options: What to Expect

While powertrain updates remain unconfirmed, the current Defender lineup offers multiple engine choices:

• 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder: 296 hp (221 kW / 300 PS)
• 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six: 395 hp (295 kW / 400 PS)
• 5.0-liter supercharged V8: 493 hp (368 kW / 500 PS) — potentially being phased out
• 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8: 626 hp (467 kW / 635 PS)

Reports suggest the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 may be discontinued, with a 523 hp (390 kW / 530 PS) twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 potentially replacing it.