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New Defender XS Edition headed to sub-Sahara Africa

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A new Land Rover Defender XS Edition, featuring tough exterior design elements and comprehens­ive standard speciÀcati­on, will be introduced in sub-Sahara Africa in 2021.

The new XS Edition replaces the hugely successful First Edition. Positioned above the SE models, it features a unique exterior and interior treatment and is available in both 90 and 110 body designs.

Externally, the XS Edition is identiÀed by its bespoke bodycolour­ed lower cladding and lower wheel arches, and distinctiv­e 20-inch, contrast diamond-turned alloy wheels Ànished in Satin Grey. A choice of four exterior colour options is available: Silicon Silver, Hakuba Silver, Gondwana Stone and Santorini Black.

Inside, the XS Edition’s 12-way, heated and electric memory seats are Ànished in Grained Leather, while the Cross Car Beam has a Light Grey powder coat brushed Ànish. Illuminate­d metal treadplate­s complete the interior.

Comprehens­ive standard speciÀcati­on includes Electronic Air Suspension, Adaptive Dynamics and ConÀgurabl­e Terrain Response. In addition, the XS Edition beneÀts from Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL, ClearSight Rear View mirror technology and the state-of-the-art Pivi Pro infotainme­nt system with 10-speaker Meridian sound system.

The XS Edition is available with a choice of powerful and e΀cient powertrain­s, including the 2.0-litre D240 diesel and 3.0-litre P400 petrol. Pricing will be available from respective sub-Sahara Africa Land Rover distributo­rs closer to the time of introducti­on.

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The new Land Rover Defender XS Edition

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