Hard Top name returns to Land Rover Defender lineup

Land Rover has confirmed the new commercial Defender 90 and 110 models will restore the Hard Top name to its rugged 4x4 family.

The versatile and durable Defender Hard Top will be launched later this year, combining unstoppable all-terrain capability with 21^st-century connectivity to give professionals a unique combination of cargo space, practicality and premium comfort.

The 90 and 110 Hard Tops will both feature independent coil-sprung suspension, while advanced electronic air suspension will also be available on the 110.

Both set-ups will provide outstanding off-road geometry, with ground clearance of 291mm, while the 110 Hard Top will have approach, breakover and departure angles of up to 38, 28 and 40 degrees respectively (in Off-Road height).

An impressive payload and towing capacity of up to 3,500kg will combine to make new Defender the ultimate commercial 4x4.

The flexible cabin has no second or third-row seats, but the optional front-row jump seat will allow it to accommodate up to three people. Land Rover's clever ClearSight Rear View mirror system preserves rearward visibility when the jump seat is occupied, or when the load space is full by streaming a live video feed from a rear-facing camera to give drivers an unobstructed view at all times.

The Defender Hard Top will sport a maximum wading depth of 900mm, supported by a new Wade programme in the Terrain Response 2 system, which ensures drivers can ford deep water with complete confidence so important supplies will always get through.

Land Rover's state-of-the-art Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment will provide immediate and intuitive control of all the major vehicle functions, including seamless smartphone integration using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.