You can spec unique seating arrangements like the quirky but fun three-across front seat, or the nearly-useless third row. Land Rover offers up a plethora of engine choices, too, including the base four-cylinder turbo, a mild-hybrid inline-six and the new-for-2022 supercharged V8. You can have one in numerous configurations, whether it be the two-door Defender 90 or four-door Defender 110 model. Rather than recreating the look of its iconic predecessor, the Defender's more modern look is in keeping with its overall personality that fully embraces modern design and technology. Land Rover truly toed the line between rugged and luxurious with the new Defender, right down to its unique styling. At the same time, it's still a beast off road. You pay more, but you're also getting a more comfortable ride, a much quieter cabin and superior on-road handling.
None are graced with the same refined road manners as the Land Rover, however. All it takes is money, and even though the Defender starts at a higher price point than the Wrangler, Bronco and 4Runner, all of those models can creep right into the Land Rover’s territory with options.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender is proof that you can have a super-capable off-road vehicle on the trails without getting beat up on the morning commute.