Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Special Edition
April 18, 2008 by George Skentzos
Land Rover is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with the special edition Defender SVX model.
The iconic new Defender retains a strong resemblance to its 1948 predecessor, yet boasts an array of modern features.
More than 25,000 units are produced each year as rugged work horses, however the 60th anniversary SVX special edition model will enjoy its status as the most feature-packed model Land Rover has ever produced.
Available as a seven-seat 110 station wagon exclusively in a metallic black finish, each Defender SVX features an individually numbered plaque, a restyled grille surround, tubular side-steps, unique alloy wheels, reinforced aluminium front undershield, clear-lens headlamps and LED reverse/rear fog lights.
The interior is surprisingly refined for such a typically rugged off-roader, featuring custom-designed Recaro front seats, machined alloy gear knobs, a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod compatibility and Garmin satellite navigation.
Exterior Features:
- 16″ Alloy wheels with bright finish centre caps with silver logo
- Satin Black finish for intake covers and heater covers
- Body Coloured Wheel Arches
- Titan Bonnet Badging
- Front Grille and Headlamp Surround
- Front Undershield
- Side Steps
- Rear LED Bulbs (includes reverse and fog lamps)
- Santorini Black Metallic Paint
- SVX Metallic Badge
- Metallic Rear Defender Badge & Silver Land Rover Roundels
- Locking Wheel Nuts
- Body Coloured Roof
- Heated Rear Window and Wash Wipe
- Rear Mudflaps
- Front Mudflaps
- Rear Folding Step
- Rear Door Stowage Net
- Sunroof
Interior Features:
- Leather Recaro Front Seats
- Rear Seat Trim to Match Front Seats
- Garmin Satellite Navigation and Cradle
- Clarion High Ice Audio System with Upgraded Speakers, Sub Woofer and Amplifier
- iPOD Interface
- Metallic SVX Key Chain
- Numbered Commemorative Plaque
- Machined Aluminum Gear and diff knobs
- Titan Switch Panel
- Satin Black Body Wrap Decals
- Unique Cubby Box Lid with interior lights
- County Grey Leather/Dune Cloth Trim
- Air Conditioning
- Carpet Floor Mats
- Leather Steering Wheel
- 7 Seats
- Electric Front Windows
- Remote Central Locking
- Heated Front Windscreen
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather Bound Handbook Cover
Safety & Security Features:
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Traction Control
- Ventilated Disc Brakes
- Perimetric Alarm with Immobiliser
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
A total of 1,800 Defender 110 SVXs will be produced worldwide, with a limited quantity making it to Australian shores. Pricing for the Defender 110 SVX is $62,990.
Tags: Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Defender 110 SVX
Looks great & should sell well. But how long would you have to wait for one in Australia ? I still think this (plus new Toyota Troop Carrier) is one of the best looking 4×4s ever.
Cheers !
Legendery,tough & cool 4×4 the one that started it all,but if you drive one people will think your in the British SAS.
i like it the interior is way better than standard defender i hate the landcruiser troopie thiugh its just plain old this looks rugged and is cheaper
This thing should be sent to where it belongs. A museum.
Phil…i think the Willis over lander was first, i restored a 1947 model and there are a lot older models than that!!!
However credit to this thing for lasting so long.
I prefer the 1948 version. At least it was in keeping with the time.
Blinged up to suit the crappy Ford Transit engine it runs.
This looks even worse than the standard edition.
I bet some will mistaken the 60 on the bonnet’s “powerbulge” for 60 horsepower.
“The iconic new Defender retains a strong resemblance to its 1948 predecessor”
Actually no. The resemblance it has dates back to the 1968 ’series IIA’ Because look at the design of the aluminium body(assuming it still is aluminium). That design came out with the SeriesII in 1958 and the front-end head light positioning has been like that since 1968 as I stated above. So it really retains a strong resemblance to the 1968 Series IIA, not the 1948 SeriesI.
Considering the facts that the heads on the diesels only last 40,000 klm and cost you a minimum of $4,500.00 to replace the ONE word that sums this heap of regurgitated seagulls breakfast is WHY ????
AndrewC, you can put a whole new v8 diesel chev in that is better, more powerful and just generally better coz its a v8 for that price. but yes why bother with such puny power. I mean people do that with brand new nissan patrols. But still! the body is good, it will last. And yes they are still made of aluminum.
Rather a 70series wagon any day. That defender is typical Landrover unreliable, and gutless. Why dont they put the 3.6L V8 twin turbo diesel in it out of the Range Rover?
Looks great and sounds great. All you need to is hop in and head for the first mountain. I personally like the defender , indeed there are some problems but this is life . All cars have issues
One word comes to mind when L/Rover is mentioned…
…..GARBAGE!
Just keep them in Culcutta, its what they deserve!!
Cheers
F-0
Iconic is one way to describe the Defender, But an icon of what? An icon of unreliability? An icon of underpower? An icon of 1960s design (which to the layperson is almost identical tho the original 1948 model)?
At 63K it is way overpriced. And under powered. To quote from their own website:
“Defender´s all new 2.4litre Diesel engine produces a class-leading 360Nm of Torque (90 percent of peak power is on tap from less than 2,200rpm to over 4,350rpm)”
Exactly what class are they refering to? Vehicles owned by the Tata corporation? Nissan pathfinder 2.5 T/D 400Nm, Landcruiser 70 series 430Nm, Nissan patrol 3.0T/D 380Nm. All Japanese Turbo diesels now produce peak torque at or below 2000 rpm. They can only manage 90% of an average figure @2200 rpm. And 90kW? That may have been acceptable 7 years ago, but now is way off the pace.
All they have done is blinged up an old workhorse and charged 15 to 20K too much.
I think the defender is looking a little bit over dressed and extremely over priced. Above comments all valid, however small minds looking at the minuet portion of why this vehicle is the way it is – it is running such low HP etc…..Produced in the UK, The toughest emission controls in the world, big twin turbo v8s don’t appeal to Mrs Bucket (too noisey!!) and the emissions can not get as low as Europe requires, the vehicle crawls up most difficult terrain without popping it into low range (Ani stall), they were first on site to build the Snowy hydro scheme (Toyota didn’t come on seen till a least 1958) Land rover was there since 1949, the work was already done when Toyota got on site, and honestly why change perfection 60 years and retain the same shape.
Stating a few little things why this vehicle is the way it is.
Yes, well, jolly good show old chap, eh what?
An understressed POS Ford diesel engine that wrecks heads at 40,000ks (assuming that’s true – it sounds probable.)
Just what we want old chap, especially when we head off on our trans Australian trip with the odo on 39,000. Bloody bad show if we need a new head at Oodnadatta.
two words
MASSEY FERGUSSON
that is all.
“”"i like it the interior is way better than standard defender i hate the landcruiser troopie thiugh its just plain old this looks rugged and is cheaper”"”"
OLD??? landie dates back to what….. 1985
thats modern compared to this tank. i still remember the ex army pos my dad had when i was a kid…. ripped out the original 4cyl, put in a holden 202 bucket…. and it was twice as good on fuel… LOL
Yeah Troy. I know a Series IIA Landrover with it’s original engine what ever it was, probally a Massey Ferguson tractor engine replaced with a Holden red motor, I think it’s was 173cu.
I wonder if these new Defenders have the same old suspension set-up as the Series 1’s & 2’s? I hope so because they were really tough so they could take any hard rough road but the problem is it made them so rough to ride in you would almost think the wheels are made of cement, so they needed 3 ribs on the roof just to stop your head from going through it.
I like the shape of these – they are old but I reckon it’s a design that doesn’t really date. They look tough…
What I don’t get is the relevance of the add ons – you’d buy one of these to take on the beach or the outback somewhere, so not sure whether leather Recaros and luxury items are the best option. How about one done up as more of an adventurous vehicle with nudge bar, extra spotlights and so on? Would be a bit more relevant and fitting in with the company’s history.
Plus, and I say this at the risk of exciting the Toyota diehards commenting, it would be great to have the Land Cruiser V8 for reliability!
Troy..MASSEY FERGUSSON?
What’s wrong with that?
I know of lots of MF’s made in the 1950’s still going strong.
Massey Ferguson= iconic tractor.
Defender= icon truck.
All good.
Hey,the SVX looks great. Love those recaros, and now a sound system you’ll be able to hear.
I can tell all you guys secretly want one.
Well you can’t…they re all sold out and they aren’t even made yet.
Placed a deposit on one in December 07, subject to pricing and specs. I like the package except the engine! All comments taken on board, think I will wait till it’s parked at the dealership before I decide.
This looks good. Having driven a string of Nissans and Toyotas for work in forestry, park management and mining jobs over the past 20 years and being a recent convert to Land Rover (I got sucked into all the rubbish thats waffled about them by people who know jack about off roading, that and I eventually just got sick of digging, jacking and whinching my Nissans and Toyotas out of fairly simple situations). I’m glad to see someones still making a real 4WD that’s guaranteed to work straight out of the box without having to shop it to ARB and spend money to give it off-road ability.
Some of the fancier features wont sit too comfortably with it’s “hose out” personality but I guess it could be a concession to people looking for a bit more comfort when driving the kids to school.
Seen it, drove it, loved it, bought it. Put my deposit down in Feb. I’ve had one Landie(Series III, 202 red motor), Two Patrols MQ diesel(SWB)and GQ (LWB petrol/gas) and a Rodeo (petrol). Drove the standard Defender, no race car but respectable for what it is. If your worried about price check out the RRP on the new Toyotas and Patrols!
Driving position is a little close to the door, I can get used to that. More leg room in the back seat than a Patrol or a Toyota. Mate just bought a new 200 Series (traded in an 80 series) Another mate has a 100 Series and yet another mate has a Discovery (drinks like a fish! The car not him). Anyway I’ve made my decision, I reckon you take a closer look before knockem!!!
Hmm… I see they’ve finally put a separate sump on this engine, for the only purpose to squirt oil on the ground without using the real oil. :)
That’s good engineering :)
Ino!~
These are going to be awesome when they arrive here!! i cannot wait to see one!!
The 110 SVX is pretty much sold out, thee has been huge interest.
lol.
i bought one.
Awesome!!!!!
I have a TD200 Defender 110, had it for around 3 years and love it to bits. They are a serious 4wd. I know many people with Japanese junks and the Landy beats them all!
Perhaps not on the highway but off road, these things transform. The coil suspension is fantastic. Its taken Toyota years to catch up. (and still haven’t)
I have worked in the bush out of my defender and done thousands of kms. I have driven it around Australia and it was great. Crossed deserts, climbed mountains, waded rivers, conquered sand dunes and more.
I have so many fond memories in my Defender I will never forget.
They have their fair share of problems but so do most cars. Patrols dodgy gear boxes and Cruisers rustiness.
My Landy broke a CV joint at 400000Kms and blew a oil cooler hose at 390000Kms. I have replaced other parts before they broke but only through general wear and tear.
I would recommend one of these to anyone who needs a very capable off roader. The TD5 is a great engine, why change it?
Why are there only airconditionor for front seat and not covering the whole car? The Temprature in the Gulf States is very high in summer.
Dammm its just orgazmic……………………..Luv it