THE LATEST LAND ROVER DEFENDER IS a machine that means business – that’s something that has become very clear to me after covering 9000 miles in the D300 X-Dynamic HSE model that evo ran through the summer. Whether that business is conquering the urban jungle or venturing off the beaten path, or a combination of both, is up to you.
For the former role, KS72 WKJ came well equipped. Outside, the rugged looks were offset by the striking gloss finish to the Pangea Green metallic paint (a £895 extra), while inside, despite the purposeful vibe, there were plenty of creature comforts to be found. The Khaki seats, finished in Land Rover’s durable but soft ‘Resist’ material, were 14-way adjustable, with electric memory and a cooling function too, and they proved brilliantly comfortable on long drives. The sliding panoramic glass roof let lots of extra light into the cabin but also came into its own when I wanted to capture high-up car-to-car shots while out on a photoshoot. And the 14-speaker Meridian Surround Sound System (£630) filled
