Defender

Built for New Zealand’s Toughest Terrain

Designed for Kiwi adventures, Defender offers exceptional towing capacity, versatile space, and refined durability to suit both work and lifestyle needs. Whether you’re exploring remote beaches, alpine roads, or city streets, the Defender is ready for every journey across New Zealand.

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The Defender is built for New Zealand’s most demanding terrain, delivering legendary off-road capability, modern comfort, and advanced technology in one iconic package. From rugged backcountry tracks to everyday urban driving, the Defender is engineered to handle it all with confidence and control.
Inside, you’ll find intuitive technology, premium materials, and smart storage designed to support both adventure and everyday practicality. The Defender is not just built to go anywhere, it’s built to do everything.
In true Kiwi fashion, the Defender is designed to handle changing conditions with ease—gravel roads, river crossings, steep climbs, and open highways. Its strong towing ability and flexible interior make it equally suited to demanding workdays and weekend escapes.

Your Defender questions, answered

Defender is built for those who want capability without compromise, so it's understandable to have a few questions. Below are the ones we hear most often. If yours is not here, the teams at our Wellington and Dunedin dealerships will be happy to help.

The Defender dates all the way back to 1948, making it one of Land Rover’s original models. That heritage and off-road capability continues into the current 90, 110 and 130 line-up today.

Defender’s reputation has been built on durability, and that standard is best maintained by following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.

Defender is offered in three different body sizes: the compact 90, the standard 110, and the extended 130, which seats up to eight. Each variant is engineered around genuine off-road capability rather than styling alone.

Engine options range from efficient diesel through to a powerful V8 petrol, with plug-in hybrid variants also available depending on the chosen body size and specification level.

Defender servicing is available through our Wellington and Dunedin teams, using genuine parts and factory trained technicians, supported further by our Continuous Care programme. If you’re outside of those areas, then any Armstrong’s dealership can service your car.

Find your nearest Armstrong’s

Armstrong's Defender | Wellington
66 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington