Although it has been derided by many for its new focus on the posh 4WD lifestyle, the L663 Land Rover Defender has slowly but steadily gained a foothold across the automotive industry.

The great OEM projects, from the most recent 75th Limited Edition Defender 90 and 110s to the Defender V8, were, of course, in big part responsible for the public’s acceptance. But the same can be said about the virtual automotive realm, which has also stocked all sorts of dreams of Defender greatness.

So, we have seen gloriously humongous stuff like a Defender 130 that morphed into the right kind of dune-bashing, jungle-dwelling pickup truck, and now the Defender 110 is also transformed into a utilitarian vehicle. Albeit this time there is a three-door CGI twist to the story, as well.

Remember Mo Aoun, the virtual artist better known as moaoun_moaoun on social media, who is now a Creative Designer at Stellantis’ American arm composed of Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge? Well, he continues to also show his personal CGI projects – with a renewed focus on off-road, thankfully. And so, here is a greenish take (quite close to the 75th-anniversary edition, right?) on a hypothetical Land Rover L663 Defender pickup truck that seems to only dream of extreme off-road adventures.

Why the Defender 110 and not the 90, one might ask? Well, primarily because that is what the author mentioned in the description’s hashtag reel. But, also, because it might be a little more inviting (even with a digitally shortened wheelbase) to the hardcore transformation than its smaller sibling – taking into account all the additional off-road parts both seen and unseen.

By the way, this is neither the artist’s first take on a Land Rover nor the most original off-road SUV/truck build project, as one can easily ascertain from the gallery.

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The new Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is raising the bar for off-road vehicles. This SUV is packed with features that make it the perfect choice for those who love to hit the trails. With a durable design and plenty of power, the Defender Trophy Edition is sure to be a favorite among the few lucky owners.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Defender Trophy Edition is its aggressive stance. It’s clear that this SUV means business. The beefed-up frame and increased ground clearance enable the Defender to tackle any terrain.

What Does It Offer?

Under the hood, the Defender Trophy Edition is powered by a hybrid twin-charged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that delivers a somewhat impressive 395 horsepower. This SUV can produce 406 lb.-ft of torque, making it ideal for those who love to go off the beaten path.

You’ll also appreciate the 8-speed automatic transmission and the Terrain Management System™ that helps you navigate any terrain. However, what you won’t enjoy is the partly 17 city and 22 highway mpg which it offers.

The Defender Trophy Edition is available with an optional sporty interior upgrade, which adds black detailing to the seats and center console, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel. What’s more, it has fog lights, which are great for cutting through the dense fog while providing increased safety on the road at night.

The SUV also includes front and rear mudflaps as well as a retractable roof ladder and electronic winch. In short, the Defender Trophy Edition is completely loaded with all of Land Rover’s off-road enhancements.

The Defender Heritage

The Land Rover Defender is, without a doubt, an off-road icon, and just like the Jeep Wrangler and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, it began life as a robust military vehicle for transporting soldiers to the harshest locations.

However, the Defender’s reputation is not only rooted in its military past, as much of its credibility comes from the Defender Trophy model, a series of SUVs that have crossed the most challenging terrain possible. Now Land Rover pays tribute to them with the new Defender Trophy Edition model.

Trophy Edition

“Defender Trophy Edition continues to preserve the spirit of adventure while respecting Land Rover’s rich and iconic heritage,” said Joe Eberhardt, president, and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America.

Production will be limited to 250 units in the US, which will be based on the Defender 90 P400 model. The number 90 means it will be a shorter version, while the number 400 refers to the power of its turbocharged 6-cylinder engine and mild hybrid technology.

The vintage-inspired Defender is wrapped in a new and unique yellow foil that features classic Defender Trophy graphics and badging and is equipped with the Extended Black Exterior package, towbar, air suspension, Cold Climate Package, Off-Road package, and Land Rover’s Advanced Off-Road Capability package.

Each of these packages can be ordered for the standard Defender, but combining them all in one SUV results in a fantastic SUV.

Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 system is standard and automatically detects external driving conditions, after which it adjusts the vehicle. This system can select the appropriate driving mode and electronically lock and unlock the differentials without any assistance from the driver.

This Defender is unstoppable on off-road terrain, but Land Rover leaves nothing to chance, so it equipped the SUV with a roof rack with an extendable ladder, an electric winch, fenders, an integrated air compressor, and thicker floor mats that better protect the interior from dirt.

This sets the price tag of this off-roading beauty at $95,000.

Back in spring, the new-age-posh L663 Land Rover Defender was across the news for many good reasons. Then, afterward, silence reigned. Well, that kind of treatment must stop, at least virtually

For example, in May, our always eager spy photographer partners captured a 2023 or 2024 Land Rover Defender looking all SVR when clad in camouflage and quite happy to make our acquaintance, as it lifted a wheel on the Nürburgring Nordschleife! But then, Land Rover surprised us a little bit and chose to first unveil the 2023 Defender 130 with seating for eight.

Even though it had no V8 engine option, it was still capable of taking the owner and seven of its close ones on all sorts of adventures – from rock climbing to mall crawling. Alas, silence followed afterward, which is all too dreadful, save for the occasional marketing gimmick. For example, such as the time when the Defender was said to become the moving heart of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand (October 8 through November 12).

Anyway, luckily for Land Rover Defender fans, the virtual automotive artists are relentless. So, here is the pixel master tucked behind Larson Design (aka lars_o_saeltzer on social media), who brought to life (for AutoExpress) his CGI vision of how Land Rover will make a Defender 130 useful and then decided that we should all enjoy it from the comfort of his social media reel. Not bad, frankly.

This is simply because the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 dropped the family pretense and morphed into a veritable workhorse by way of a pickup truck transformation. And it is one complete with differently-colored tarps, with traditional white ‘steelies’ or ritzy, modern alloys, as well as the cool white top that everyone from the off-road world seems to love so much. So, does it get a CGI hall pass, or not?

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Remember when the Defender was anything but a soccer mom’s lux barge? Renamed from Ninety and One Ten to Defender 90 and Defender 110 for the 1991 model year, the body-on-frame overlanded also received a lot of publicity that same year thanks to the Tanzania-Burundi Camel Trophy.

Chassis number SALLDHMF7HA470214 is a genuine Camel Trophy car, namely the communications unit from the Tanzania-Burundi event. Repainted a few years ago, the no-nonsense truck had its outriggers repaired in 2020. The frame was treated with POR-15 rust-preventing coating in 2021, then refinished in black. Replacement panels were fitted under previous ownership, yet this truck still wears a few battle scars with pride.

Rolled over during the Camel Trophy, the Defender 110 in the featured clip shows minor finish imperfections, cracked weather-stripping, rust on the doors, a little bubbling here and there, and the usual wear and tear on the inside. The seller also notes that the rear wiper sprayer is presently kaput.

Pictured on Michelins wrapped around body-color steelies, the Landy is offered on Bring a Trailer with a non-functional rear passenger window. Backed up by a clean Carfax report and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name, this truck also comes with old UK registration documents.

A British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate also needs to be highlighted, along with period campaign pics and a roof basket full of whatnots. Equipped with a snorkel and Hella driving lights, the Landy had its axles overhauled, suspension arms repaired, and shocks replaced in the past year. The bushings, brake rotors, calipers, and pads were also replaced for extra peace of mind. A right-hand-drive example of the breed, the British workhorse had its timing belt replaced in the United Kingdom in 2020. The driveshaft was also replaced, and the seller notes a reinforced rear door.

Powered by the tried-and-tested 200 Tdi 2.5-liter turbo diesel, this amazing piece of Land Rover history is currently going for $65,000 on Bring a Trailer. The online auction ends tomorrow, August 26th, at 8:05 pm.

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