Defender still a strong performer

We already know the new Defender is a supreme piece of kit if you’re looking for a do-it-all vehicle. The 110 version has been on the market for a year and a bit now, but the smaller 90 was hammered by Covid and factory pauses, and has taken a bit longer to get here. So, with a bit of a breather between testers, let’s see how the 90 fares with fresher eyes.

You will also have to consider how you’d use the Defender 90. The shortened wheelbase didn’t eat into passenger room – rear occupants actually have heaps of space – but it did drastically cut down the boot space compared to the 110. If it’s just one or two of you using the 90, you can get away with dropping the rear seats for more storage, but any more regular occupants, and you’d probably be better off with the 110.

Response drive mode system. One thing you don’t get, at least not in this model, is the air suspension from the 110. The 90 here makes do with coil springs.

The Land Rover Defender 90 is the smallest Defender you can buy. It has two doors, which makes it automatically look cooler.