JLR (previously Jaguar Land Rover) on Thursday introduced the launch of a second batch of its Defender Trophy Version SUVs for 2023, this time based mostly on the stretched Defender 130 physique model.

A complete 230 are deliberate, with 220 earmarked for the U.S. and the rest for Canada, and as with earlier Trophy Editions, consumers are additionally invited to compete in an off-road competitors.

JLR has solely launched a single teaser shot however stated the automobile will probably be out there to order later in August. Pricing begins at $103,000, excluding vacation spot.

JLR beforehand provided a Trophy Version for 2023 based mostly on the brief Defender 90 physique model, and for 2022 there was the primary Trophy Version based mostly on the middle-of-the-pack Defender 110 physique model.

Teaser for 2023 Defender Trophy Version

The newest model based mostly on the Defender 130 physique model will probably be out there completely in P400 SE grade, which groups a 3.0-liter turbo-6 with a mild-hybrid system for a peak 395 hp. Drive is to all 4 wheels by way of an 8-speed automated.

The Trophy Version commemorates the Camel Trophy, an off-road racing sequence that ran from 1981 to 2000 with the Camel cigarette firm as the primary sponsor. Land Rover automobiles dominated the Camel Trophy for many of its existence, principally carrying a particular yellow livery. That livery was replicated (minus the Camel branding) on the earlier Trophy Editions, and it is doubtless the identical will probably be true for the most recent model.

The automobile may also include leather-based trim and customized badging, in addition to journey gear like a roof rack and roof field, a ladder, an digital winch, mud flaps, wheel arch and underbody safety, and rubber mats.

Patrons of the most recent Defender Trophy Version can have the chance to check this gear in a one-day off-road competitors to be held close to Austin, Texas, in late October. Groups will encompass two individuals and the successful group will obtain an off-road journey vacation in South Africa. Locations are restricted as solely 90 groups will compete.