The new facia is more resistant to scuffing and to the effects of extreme climates. What's more, practical shelves have been added to the lower facia. There have also been improvements to the instruments, with chunky speedometer and tachometer dials and smart white and yellow graphics. Also new is a robust two-handed passenger grab for support during extreme off-roading.

The new interior includes an all-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, providing faster front screen defrost and demist. The system reduces cold weather warm-up time by 40 percent and can generate cabin temperatures as much as 12oC hotter. The optional air conditioning cools the cabin in half the time taken by the model it replaces.

New 2007 Defender now has auxiliary audio connectivity for iPodR and MP3 (hi line audio only). Optional high-mounted tweeters are also available in a Defender for the first time, improving sound quality and clarity.

Defender offers the convenience of electric front windows on all S and XS models. So whether you want to feel a gentle breeze or a full refreshing blast of air, it's available at the push of a button. And because security is also important, Defender features Remote Central Locking.