A handful of Aussies will soon be able to get their hands on a limited-run version of the Land Rover Defender not offered in any other market. The new model, dubbed the Defender Pacific Blue Edition, has been created to celebrate the country’s beautiful coastline and its surfing culture. The special model is capped at just 15 examples, each based around the two-door Defender 90 with the available D250 powertrain, consisting of a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Ingenium six-cylinder diesel with 245 hp at 4,000 rpm and 570 Nm of torque between 1,250 rpm and 2,550 rpm. While the engine is familiar, a handful of unique elements do make the Defender Pacific Blue Edition stand out from less Defender models.
For example, each of the 15 units has a
matte Pacific Blue exterior finish that’s been contrasted with a white roof and
black roof rails. The off-roader is also equipped with a sliding panoramic
glass roof, privacy glass, 18-inch steel wheels, and all-terrain tires.
The special touches continue into the
cabin of the latest member to the Defender family. Key touches include white
contrasting elements on the steering wheel and door panels, Ebony 12-way
grained leather heated semi-powered front seats, an upgraded Meridian Sound
System, and a white accent across the dashboard. Land Rover will also equip
each example with ‘1 of 15’ badges and customers can order the model with a
handful of accessories, including a side-mounted gear carrier, fixed side
steps, tow hitch receiver, and locking wheel nuts. Each Pacific Blue Edition is
also shipped with a Defender-branded surfboard.
Land Rover unveiled the special model
during the Defender Experience in Byron Bay, a week-long event held in the
coastal town of Byron Bay for owners. Prices start from AU$ 129,976 and the
first deliveries will be made from May 2024.
