2026 Land Rover Defender 110 review, quick drive

The 2026 Defender doesn't reinvent the formula. Instead, Land Rover has refined one of the world's best luxury off-roaders that continues to set the benchmark.

Dave Kavermann

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Dave Kavermann

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