The Defender X-Tech offers raw and edgy style, with the class-leading all-terrain capability you would expect of this motoring icon.

The exterior is available in Zermatt Silver, enhanced by a contrasting Santorini Black finish to the roof and wheel arches. And, for the first time, this Defender is fitted with unique gloss black 16 inch Saw Tooth alloy wheels, to create a sense of raw utilitarianism.

The interior is available in Ebony and the seats offer the addition of leather side bolsters, for a more refined finish.

The Defender X-Tech is available in the 90 Hard Top Commercial derivative, with the full range of accessories also available to enhance capability and individuality.

Dear Rovers North, Let me say how good it was to see your ad in the last Rovers North News on your Fleet Systems. Their legendary ability is so true. If one gets to a place where mobility is key, then Land Rover is your answer. All the places that need relief or peacekeeping are [...]

Text: Jeffrey Aronson. Photos: Arthur Patsouris & Taylor Congleton Members of Gen X, Gen Y and the Millennial generations consider Woodstock ancient history; the Rover Owners Association of Virginia is only 6 years younger. It has aged much better than many Boomers, and ROAV’s Mid Atlantic Rally, held in October 2009, remains one of the [...]

Story & Photos by Jim Edson Land Rover Bluff City, Memphis, TN, will be hosting a guided trail ride for all Land Rover owners. Whether you’ve never been off-road, or you are an experienced rock crawler, this is your chance to experience what your Land Rover is truly capable of – we have a trail [...]

WE ARE FAMILY Story by Matt Martin & Aaron Williams / Photos by Matt Martin [Matt Martin, Rovers North’s Marketing Director, selected himself again to attend the Solihull Society’s National Rally. No, we’re not jealous! –ed] Welcome to Leadville, Colorado. 10,430 breath-taking feet above sea level. 310 days of sunshine every year. It is America’s [...]

Here in northern New England our colorful leaves have given away to the brown scowl of early winter. Cheerful thoughts have come from readers who’ve sent us lots of Sightings this issue. Once again we’ve enjoyed superb entries that warrant emptying more of the crockery cupboards at Rovers North. As always it’s helpful for rookies [...]

Workhorse, tow car, law enforcer, status symbol, people carrier, mud plugger; few cars can claim to fulfil any of these duties with genuine conviction. Yet since 16 November 1989 – 20 years ago today – one car has consistently met all those challenges and more, earning itself iconic status as the ultimate all-purpose vehicle. That [...]

Land Rover’s UK sales for October 2009 have risen for the third consecutive month in a row. Land Rover sold a total of 2855 units in October 2009 and 28,042 year to date. This is 89% better than October 2008. All of the models saw a rise in sales with Defender up 25%, Freelander 2 [...]

Gustaf Kupetz directing traffic Story and Photos by Matt Martin [Matt Martin, Rovers North’s Marketing Director, beat out everyone else in Westford for the chance to attend the 2009 SCARR event. Read why we’re all jealous –ed.] Dirt, rain and mud. Fun, family and friends – and more mud… Everything’s bigger in Texas and the [...]

[Andrew and Karen Taylor moved from Aberdeen, Scotland to London. There, Andrew works for BP and Karen works for ENI, the Italian national oil company. Both are “travelers with a passion for British classic cars and Land Rovers.” With Andrew’s 40th birthday came the decision to celebrate by touring the world in a Land Rover. [...]