Otokar manufactures Land Rover Defender models under Land Rover-UK license in parallel with customer needs.
The fact that the vehicles are permanent 4x4 system and also that the whole body is manufactured from aluminum makes Land Rover Defender vehicles distinct from other cross country vehicles. These features give the vehicle a high performance, an excellent road holding and corrosion resistance. Moreover, the central differential lock, high torque engine and low fuel consumption are also other main features of the Land Rover Defender vehicle.
Defender is available in 3 wheelbases and basic 9 different body styles, making it one of the most versatile vehicles around. Its permanent 4 wheel drive and class-leading under body geometry means it can traverse the toughest terrain under the toughest conditions. Defender's aluminium body construction and incredibly strong box section ladder frame chassis also give it supreme capability and payload.
Defender quick facts:
- Different body styles, including Station Wagon, Hard Top, Single Cab Pick Up or Double Cab Pick Up
- Three wheelbases: 90", 110" and 130"
- 2.5 litre four-cylinder TDI turbo-charged diesel
- Seats up to eleven people in comfort
Land Rover Defender Different Body Styles
Thanks to its varied body styles and wheelbases, Defender has the optimum seating and load flexibility for every use. 110 Station Wagons offer comfort for up to eleven people, for example. If equipment as well as people needs to be carried then the Double Cab body style delivers a good passenger/load combination. Internal loads are catered for by Defender Hard Top.
Driving Technology
Land Rover is the world's leading four-wheel drive specialist and Defender is our most capable off-roader. Admired for its brilliant simplicity, unrivalled strength and legendary ability, it's an unbeatable combination of Land Rover tradition, proven development and the latest, most dependable technology.
Permanent four-wheel drive
Permanent four-wheel drive ensures power is sent to all four wheels continuously, whether you're on-road or off. Because there's no need to switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive when conditions change, Defender always remains sure-footed and unstoppable.
Powerful, flexible TDI diesel engine
At Defender's heart is the powerful TDI, 2.5 litre diesel engine, specifically tuned for off-road capability. With a Torque of 265Nm at 1800rpm, it not only performs superbly in its class but actually out-performs many larger capacity diesel engines.
Long-travel suspension
Defender's robust, long-travel suspension allows its wheels the articulation needed to negotiate rocks and ruts while maintaining maximum traction.
Defenders with special body conversions
Thanks to Defender's adaptable and robust design features, vehicle forms very suitable platform for various conversions. Otokar manufactures special bodies on Defenders for ambulance applications, workshops, and similar.
