On Thursday, JLR (previously known as Jaguar Land Rover) revealed that a second batch of the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition SUVs is set to launch. This new edition will feature the expanded Defender 130 body style.
230 of these SUVs are planned for production, with 220 designated for the U.S. market and the remaining 10 for Canada. Similar to earlier Trophy Editions, the purchase includes an invitation for buyers to participate in an off-road racing competition.
JLR has only given a sneak peek of the Land Rover Discovery Sport but confirmed that orders will open later in August, with the starting price at $103,000, not including destination charges.
The company had previously launched a Trophy Edition based on the compact Defender 90 body style for 2023, and in 2022, a Trophy Edition was released using the intermediate Defender 110 body style.
The newest version, exclusive to the Defender 130 body style, comes in the P400 SE grade, which combines a 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system to generate a maximum of 395 horsepower. The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels.
The Trophy Edition celebrates the Camel Trophy, an off-road race that was held from 1981 to 2000 and primarily sponsored by the Camel cigarette company. Land Rover’s vehicles were often successful in this race, usually bearing a signature yellow color scheme. This livery, without the Camel logo, was duplicated in previous Trophy Editions and is expected to be continued in the newest model.
Additional features for the latest version include leather trim, customized badges, and adventure accessories like a roof rack, roof box, ladder, electronic winch, mud flaps, wheel arch and underbody shields, and rubber floor mats.
Purchasers of the new Defender Trophy Edition will get a chance to try out these features in a one-day off-road contest scheduled near Austin, Texas, in late October. Teams of two will compete, and the victorious team will win an off-road adventure vacation in South Africa. Participation is restricted as only 90 teams will have the opportunity to compete.
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What is the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition?
The 2023 Defender Trophy Edition is a special SUV model launched by JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover), based on the stretched Defender 130 body style. It includes special features and a total of 230 are planned.
When will the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition be available for order?
The vehicle will be available to order later in August.
What is the starting price of the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition?
The starting price for the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition is $103,000, excluding destination charges.
How many units of the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition will be produced?
A total of 230 units are planned, with 220 earmarked for the U.S. and the remainder for Canada.
What special features are included with the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition?
The vehicle comes with leather trim and custom badging, as well as adventure gear like a roof rack and roof box, ladder, electronic winch, mud flaps, wheel arch and underbody protection, and rubber mats.
Is there an off-road competition associated with the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition?
Yes, buyers of the latest Defender Trophy Edition will have the opportunity to participate in a one-day off-road competition near Austin, Texas, with the winning team receiving an off-road adventure holiday in South Africa.
What is the engine specification of the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition?
The latest version is based on the Defender 130 body style and will be available exclusively in P400 SE grade, which teams a 3.0-liter turbo-6 with a mild-hybrid system for a peak 395 hp, with an 8-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels.
5 comments
230 units only?? That’s exclusive. Hope they keep that yellow livery. Loved the Camel Trophy series back in the days.
Anyone else excited about the adventure gear? roof rack, winch, mud flaps, thats my kind of SUV!
$103,000 for an SUV? Seems pretty steep. Wonder how it compares with other vehicles in its class. Looking fwd to some reviews!
Wow, the 2023 Defender Trophy Edition sounds amazing. Love the idea of the off-road competition, wish I could aford one myself
The mild-hybrid system is a nice touch but when will they start making full electric versions. need to think about the enviroment too