Land Rover Defender Concept

Petra
Sat, 07/16/2011 - 23:28

What you see here is basically what the next Land rover Defender will look like. This concept model called the DC100 will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a few weeks.

The new Land Rover Defender has been confirmed for 2015 launch. That is a long time away, and there is a good chance the concept changes until then, but it seems to have all the bases covered for a new Defender.

It has the same box-shape design, but at front and rear it is fancier and has new grille and bumpers. By the time it arrives, it’ll almost certainly will get a hybrid powertrain as well. What’s for sure, LR won’t let it be anything than spectacular off-road.

Land Rover press release:

The Land Rover DC100, a modern interpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Land Rover also confirms today, that production of a new Defender is intended for 2015.

Commenting on the Land Rover DC100 concept car,Gerry McGovern, Director of Design, Land Roversaid:”Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world; it is a car that inspires people worldwide.  This isn’t a production-ready concept but the beginning of a four-year journey to design a relevant Defender for the 21st century.”

John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Roveradded: “Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage, while meeting the requirements of a changing global market.

We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalise the details of the new vehicle. One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to get going.”

The Land Rover DC100 concept builds upon the essential elements of the car’s character and allows Land Rover to open the debate and inspire people to dream about the Defenders of the future. The next chapter in the Defender story will unfold at  09:15 hrs (CET) on September 13, 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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