Land Rover is expanding the Defender family even further. According to the statement made by CEO Adrian Mardell at JLR's last investor conference, the company is implementing the “baby Defender” project, which focuses on the compact 4×4 segment.
This project aims to take Land Rover's iconic models to a whole new level. The "baby Defender", which will form the basis of legendary models such as Range Rover, Defender and Discovery, is based on the EMA electric vehicle architecture. This marks a step in line with Land Rover's vision of sustainable and electrified transportation of the future.
This compact 4×4 model, which has been the subject of speculation for a long time, is especially eagerly awaited. The “baby Defender”, which will be produced with sister models such as Range Rover Evoque, Velar and Land Rover Discovery Sport, will share the EMA platform. This will form the basis of a technologically strong, environmentally friendly and modern building.
The “Baby Defender” project is an important part of Land Rover's electric vehicle strategy. The company aims to electrify its entire model range by 2025. The “Baby Defender” project will be an important step towards achieving this goal.
