Defender

Land Rover’s Dakar-Ready Defender Gains ‘Flight Mode’ for Dune Jumps

The Defender Dakar D7X-R has been unveiled in full competition livery ahead of its 2026 Dakar Rally debut. Scheduled to compete in the World Rally-Raid […]

Posted by Cale Nuttall - 28 November 2025

Land Rover Defender Transformed Into a Bakkie

Heritage Customs and Urban Automotive have revealed two versions of a coachbuilt Defender double-cab bakkie. Dutch design-house and custom Defender specialist Heritage Customs have collaborated […]

By Cale Nuttall - 5 November 2025

600 kW Dongfeng M-Hero Confirmed For SA – Here’s When It’s Coming

With big plans to shake up the local off-road SUV segment, Dongfeng has confirmed to CAR Magazine the M-Hero is en route to South Africa. […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 17 October 2025

CAR Magazine November 2025 Issue: What to Expect

Hot off the press, we’ve rounded up what you can expect in the November 2025 issue of CAR Magazine. For the first time ever, the […]

By CAR magazine - 13 October 2025

550 kW Denza B8 SUV for SA?

Chinese carmaker Denza is heading to South Africa, with the B5 already confirmed for our market. But could the B8 also make its way here? […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 2 October 2025

Land Rover Defender Dakar D7X-R Completes Gruelling Test Ahead of 2026 Dakar Rally Debut

Land Rover has announced the its competition-spec Defender, the Defender Dakar D7X-R, has completed a gruelling test ahead of its debut in the Stock category […]

By Cale Nuttall - 2 October 2025

Road Test Figures: 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa

Positioned as the pinnacle model in Land Rover’s Defender lineup, we’ve strapped our RaceLogic Vbox to the Octa to find out how it fares in […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 25 September 2025

Land Rover Defender Octa Edition One Sold Out in SA

Land Rover South Africa has told CAR Magazine that all units of the Defender Octa Edition One has been sold in our market. Introduced in […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 24 September 2025

Suzuki Jimny Handed Three Retro-Inspired Body Kits

Japanese company DAMD has revealed a trio of new retro-inspired body kits for the Suzuki Jimny 5-door.  Japanese company DAMD, who specialises in aftermarket body […]

By Cale Nuttall - 24 August 2025

Limited-Edition Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition for SA: Price & Specs

Land Rover South Africa has announced the Defender Trophy Edition is heading to South Africa in limited numbers. See pricing and specs below. In June […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 20 August 2025

Toyota Prado-Rivalling Denza B5 Confirmed for SA – Here’s When It’s Coming

The Denza B5 has been confirmed for South Africa. Here’s when the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado’s Chinese rival will arrive on our shores. Denza, essentially […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 30 July 2025

Soft-Top Defender Build Turns Heads at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Urban Automotive unveiled the Urban Widetrack Heritage Series Soft-Top at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, a convertible version of the Land Rover Defender 90 […]

By Cale Nuttall - 12 July 2025

505 kW Denza B5 SUV: Toyota Prado Rival for South Africa?

Chinese automaker Denza is heading to South Africa. But will the brand bring with it its Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-rivalling B5 SUV? In June 2025 […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 9 July 2025

2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Black: South African Price & Specs

Land Rover has whipped the wraps off the Defender Octa Black, with the local arm of the British marque revealing how much the menacing-looking limited […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 4 July 2025

Classic Land Rover Defender Electrified by UK Company

UK-based EV tech firm BEDEO is partnering with Monarch Defender to bring electric Land Rover Defenders to a global audience. Here’s all you need to know…

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 28 June 2025

Land Rover Unveils Defender 90 V8 Softop Restomod With Whopping Pricetag

This two-door, two-seat Defender 90 V8 Soft Top costs nearly as much as Ferrari’s own two-door, two-seat Roma, but this is touted to go anywhere, better than anything that has ever worn its moniker before it. 

By Alex Shahini - 26 April 2025

This Could Be What Land Rover’s Diminutive Defender Looks Like

Land Rover is reportedly going electric with the Defender moniker after spy shots showed its boxy silhouette. This render is what the final production model could look like.

By Alex Shahini - 24 April 2025

More Defender Widebody Kits Unveiled by UK-Based Land Rover Tuner

Coming in just under a quarter of a million Rand, Chelsea Truck Co. now has a new ABS widebody kit for both 90 and 110 Series L663-generation Land Rover Defender. 

By Alex Shahini - 23 April 2025

Review: Land Rover Defender Octa First Edition

Officially taken for a test drive on local soil, Charlen Raymond shares his thoughts on the impressive Land Rover Defender Octa. With its capabilities, do you think it is worth the R3.5+ million sticker price?

By Charlen Raymond - 28 January 2025

Pricing: Land Rover Defender Gains More Powerful Diesel Engine

Land Rover South Africa has expanded its Defender portfolio to include a more powerful diesel derivative. Here’s what you can expect, including pricing and spec, […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 22 January 2025

Land Rover to Pioneer Stock Class With Defender at 2026 Dakar Rally and W2RC

Land Rover will be tackling the World Rally-Raid Championship’s stock class from 2026 with a fleet of Defenders, all of which will include an entry into the Dakar Rally.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 7 January 2025

Land Rover Defenders Clock 60 000 km in Afrika Odyssey Expedition

The Kingsley Holgate Foundation has traversed 24 African countries in two Defenders for the Africa Odyssey Expedition which aids remote communities in the region.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 28 November 2024

Land Rover Defender Primed for 2026 Dakar Rally

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that, come 2026, it will enter a factory works team, which, with the Defender, will compete in the Dakar Rally. […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 25 November 2024

Review: Land Rover Defender Octa

Octa adds an injection of pace, and all-terrain grace, to the already formidable Defender writes Gareth Dean after familiarising himself with the creation in the UK.

By Gareth Dean - 21 October 2024

Land Rover Defender 90 – A Modern Classic In The Making?

The 21st-century Land Rover Defender flipped the script on what the moniker should be, but can it become as legendary as its forebears? Charlen Raymond weighs in on the topic, let us know what you think in the comments.

By Charlen Raymond - 17 October 2024