Land Rover Defender 110 3.0 D300 75th Limited Edition
Advertising - the Land Rover Defender is a legend. Since his introduction in 1948, he has established himself as an indestructible off -road vehicle, which is also popular with adventurers, farmers and explorers. With the 75th Limited Edition of the Defender 110 3.0 D300, Land Rover celebrates the existence of this classic - and brings together modern technology with a nostalgic design. We put the off -road vehicle on the Land Rover Experience grounds in Wülfrath through its paces to find out whether it can continue to defend his legendary status.
Design and equipment
When we picked up our “Landies” at the Hedtke car dealership, we notice the striking painting or sticking of the special edition at first glance: it was designed on the occasion of Mandisa Gordon's “Black History Month”. She is an employee of Jaguar Land Rover UK (JLR UK) and Chair of Reach (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage). The design combines striking elements of African art and culture: Ghanaian kente fabric patterns with unique meanings, Nigerian Benin masks of the queen mother Idia and a Kenyan Massai sign with spears. It is a tribute to the impressive African and African-Caribbean women who work at JLR. Michael Hedtke, managing partner at the car dealership of the same name, had seen the design and was so enthusiastic that he asked Mandisa Gordon whether he could also use her design. She agreed and it was clear to us: this is a real eye -catcher.
Interior and processing
Inside, it is luxurious: high-quality materials such as grubbed leather and brushed aluminum meet modern technologies such as the Pivi Pro-Infotainment system with an 11.4-inch touchscreen. The Defender also impresses with a variety of practical features: heated and electrically adjustable seats, a panoramic glass sliding roof and a powerful meridian sound system ensure comfort. The special edition also comes with extensive standard equipment such as the Terrain Response 2 system and the air suspension, which let the defender act confidently on any surface. We were able to convince ourselves of this on the way to Wülfrath, which was at least 250 kilometers away. On the street, the off -road vehicle surprises us with its comfortable driving behavior and its amazing running rest. It almost feels like we are traveling in a rolling living room.
Motor and mileage
The 3.0-liter diesel engine with 300 hp and a maximum torque of 650 Nm works under the hood. The engineers from Land Rover have equipped the series six-cylinder with mild hybrid technology, which improves both efficiency and performance. Despite its massive size, the Defender accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in impressive 7.4 seconds.
Land Rover Experience - Defender Feeling At Its Best
We are amazed when we arrived at Wülfrath on the 15 hectare test area. The first impression is inconspicuous, but the location offers all sorts of harassment to test its defender and its driver's properties. It goes over climbs and gradients of up to 70 percent, rocky passages with hundredweight boulders, over floor holes, ride sand and tree trunks. In inclination of 45 degrees must also be taken. Here, everything technical skills from the Defender is demanded and drivers are practiced in dealing with such obstacles. It is impossible to pass all the impressions of this experience in this article, because it is truly a real experience. In the field, he shows why the defender has been a synonym for robustness for decades. With a ground clearance of 291 millimeters, a wading depth of up to 900 millimeters and numerous off-road functions, he effortlessly overcomes all obstacles that make other vehicles fail.
Consumption and sustainability
With an average consumption of 8.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, the defender is quite efficient for its class. However, if you are traveling a lot of off -road, you should expect slightly higher consumption. In our test - including the terrain course and fast motorway ride - we got an average consumption of 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers. In view of the vehicle weight and performance, this is a respectable value.
Price and availability
Exclusivity has its price. This is 92,990 euros for our test car. In view of the high -quality workmanship and extensive equipment, this is ambitious, but not surprising. Hedtke Automobile's leasing offer offers an attractive alternative, for example a defender 110 D200 S is available for 469 euros per month and a good financing offer with a special interest of 2.99 percent. This should not only inspire die -hard fans, but also attract new customers for the model.
The Land Rover Experience Center
The Land Rover Experience Center is aimed at adventure and off-road enthusiasts who want to test their driving skills in demanding terrain. Companies also use the site for team building events, while families and private individuals experience it as a special leisure activity. Drivers of all levels of experience - from beginners to professionals - take part in the training and tours in order to experience the terrain suitability of the vehicles up close in challenging conditions.
Jaguar Land Rover and Hedtke Automobile
Jaguar Land Rover has been represented at the Hedtke car dealership since autumn 2011. Jaguar is currently in a transformation process and is re -positioned on the market with a new sales concept. Therefore, all sales partnerships were terminated. Hedtke is still a Jaguar workshop partner. Land Rover is also pursuing a new brand strategy with the House of Brands. The model series Range Rover, Defender and Discovery are more positioned as independent brands within the group. The aim of this strategy is to sharpen the brand identity and respond more specifically to different customer groups.
Hedtke Automobile is expecting a very special new addition to his showroom at the end of May: the Defender 110 Octa - the strongest defender so far. This model impresses with a highly developed 6D Dynamics chassis, which guarantees the highest comfort and confident driving characteristics on every surface by a special nick and wan control of the body.
Autohaus Hedtke
Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 42-46 · 64331 Weiterstadt
www.hedtke.de
