Land Rover competed in the 2026 Dakar Rally with Defender Dakar D7X-R race vehicles based on its OCTA model variant and won.

The most badass, off-road-ready Land Rover model in recent history arrives this year to challenge Rivian and the Bronco Raptor. As Land Rover prepares its first all-electric models, it introduces a ...

"It wouldn’t be a paint and sticker package ... it would need to be as close to the rally car as possible to be legit." ...

Defender’s participation in the 2026 Dakar event is part of a broader plan to bolster the vehicle’s overall profile.

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The Defender Octa-based D7X‑R managed to drive three Defender team to the 1st, 2nd, and 4th place at the end of this year's ...

Halfway into its factory-led Dakar effort, Defender is contemplating building a production model based off its D7X-R racer.

Off-roading plug-in hybrid is expected to launch in the UK soon.

Inside, the Defender Trophy Edition lays on tough luxury with ebony Windsor leather seats and Trophy illuminated treadplates.