Land Rover has introduced six exclusive exterior paint finishes to its Defender lineup, with each one representing a different part of the world.
Exclusive paint finishes aren’t new to the Defender. However, the Gaydon-based company is willing to wager that even the most frugal Land Rover enthusiast may be persuaded by drawing inspiration from some of the world’s most recognisable landscapes. The Defender lineup will offer six bespoke exterior finishes, including the recently released Vertex spec, which we test-drove prior to its official local release. These finishes will be characterised by an exclusive colour palette.
Each Atlas paint finish was developed with the English marque’s new Universal Paint Line in Nitra, Slovakia, where a robotic paint facility completes each vehicle in full. The firm says its in-house capabilities of the new facility deliver the “ultimate” colour harmony by utilising seven-axis overhead rail robots, helping to deliver “optimum electrostatic coverage” and a “flawless finish”.
Included in new ‘Atlas’ paint codes are Mara Red and Pantelleria Blue, which represent former Defender paint finishes, while Galway Green and Buckinham Blue make up the two heritage paint finishes, while Aira Green and Jenolan Gold are new additions to the model lineage. Aira Force Waterfall in the UK which inspired the Aira Green colour, while the Jenolan Gold is meant to imbue the ancient rock formations found in the golden limestone caves in Australia.
No word from Land Rover has been given regarding the availability of the new Atlas finishes in South Africa. However, seeing as they will be available across the Defender range, we may yet see some of these colours take to our roads.
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