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

JLR has solely launched a single teaser shot however mentioned the car might be obtainable 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 quick 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 most recent model based mostly on the Defender 130 physique model might be obtainable 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 collection that ran from 1981 to 2000 with the Camel cigarette firm as the primary sponsor. Land Rover autos 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 probably the identical might be true for the most recent model.

The car may even 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.

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