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Made for towing

There is nothing modest about a twin-turbocharged diesel engine. The numbers - 221 kW and 650 Nm - paint the picture and place the Landy in elite company. In addition, the bodywork is a good 435 mm shorter than the standard 110 model. It's a bit like squeezing a V8 engine under a Beetle's bonnet: every ounce of energy pushes you deeper into the seat.

Defenders are also known for their off-road ability, even more so with a shorter wheelbase. Our question today, however, is how the Defender 90 fares when towing a caravan. That's why we hitched the new Armadillo XTR312 for a weekend in the Langeberg, after which we kicked up a decent amount of

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