Defender (1984 to Present)

The Land Rover Defender has evolved from the utility-focused Ninety and One Ten (1983–1990) and the legendary L316 (1990–2016) into the sophisticated L663 (2020–Present), which remains in global production through 2026 with a mid-cycle refresh. In the 2026 Australian market, the range is defined by the high-performance Defender OCTA, a 467kW twin-turbo V8 flagship that arrived in local showrooms in late 2025, alongside the updated P425 supercharged V8 which has officially replaced the six-cylinder P400 for the 2026 model year. The desirability of the Defender has never been broader; while off-road purists still covet the final L316 "Heritage Editions" for their investment stability and mechanical simplicity, the current L663 dominates the buyer pool of luxury adventurers and urban professionals who prioritize the new 13.1-inch infotainment system and 6D Dynamics suspension. Locally, liquidity is exceptionally high for the 110 D350 diesel variants and the limited Trophy Editions, as 2026 buyers target vehicles that balance Land Rover’s historic all-terrain DNA with the high-tech refinement required for modern Australian touring.

The Land Rover Defender has evolved from the utility-focused Ninety and One Ten (1983–1990) and the legendary L316 (1990–2016) into the sophisticated L663 (2020–Present), which remains in global production through 2026 with a mid-cycle refresh. In the 2026 Australian market, the range is defined by the high-performance Defender OCTA, a 467kW twin-turbo V8 flagship that arrived in local showrooms in late 2025, alongside the updated P425 supercharged V8 which has officially replaced the six-cylind… Read more