Land Rover Reveals 60th Anniversary Defender Special Edition Model

Land Rover will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new special edition of the iconic Defender – the SVX. Unveiled for the first time at the British Red Cross Ball in London on November 22, 2007, the SVX is considered by Land Rover as the most stylish and feature-packed version of the Defender ever produced. Of course, don’t expect any miracles as the Defender remains a working tool. -Continued after the jump

Dressed in metallic black paintwork and subtle satin black graphic decals, the Defender SVX will be available in both 90 soft-top and 90 station wagon versions. Distinctive exterior features have a contrasting silver finish, such as the unique 'Defender' and 'SVX' badges, tubular side-steps, and the bold surround for the front grille and new, clear-lens headlamps. All SVX models feature new, 'diamond turned' five-spoke alloy wheels, a reinforced aluminium front undershield and clear LED rear lights.

Inside, the limited edition model is equipped with custom-designed Recaro front seats, distinctive alloy gear knobs, a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod cradle and Garmin satellite navigation. The soft-top models also get a metallic silver tubular cage that supports a tailor-made, removable black fabric hood. Each SVX model for the UK will also come fitted with an individually numbered plaque, e.g. 001.

Land Rover will produce a total of 200 Defender SVX vehicles in the UK – 140 two-seat Defender 90 soft-tops and 60 four-seat 90 station wagons. Production of the Defender SVX will start in spring 2008, with deliveries to customers starting from early summer for soft-tops and later in the summer for station wagons. Prices will be announced in December, 2007.