[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-land-rover-defender\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-land-rover-defender\/","headline":"New Land Rover DC100 Concepts","name":"New Land Rover DC100 Concepts","description":"I remember writing about the Land Rover Defender way back in 2014, as time ticked away with Land Rover\u2019s announcement that the Defender would cease production. At the time I wonder if even Land Rover could have expected the outpouring of emotion from people lamenting its demise. Upset followers even made the evening news, pouring their hearts out and proudly displaying Defender family heirlooms. Fast-forward to 2017 and Land Rover has announced that the much-anticipated new Defender is currently under […]","datePublished":"2017-12-19","dateModified":"2024-10-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/land_rover_dc_100_concepts.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/land_rover_dc_100_concepts.webp","height":499,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-land-rover-defender\/","about":["Land Rover","LATEST CAR NEWS","OFF ROADING"],"wordCount":674,"keywords":["Land Rover","land rover DC100","Land Rover Defender","New Land Rover Defender"],"articleBody":"I remember writing about the Land Rover Defender way back in 2014, as time ticked away with Land Rover\u2019s announcement that the Defender would cease production. At the time I wonder if even Land Rover could have expected the outpouring of emotion from people lamenting its demise. Upset followers even made the evening news, pouring their hearts out and proudly displaying Defender family heirlooms.Fast-forward to 2017 and Land Rover has announced that the much-anticipated new Defender is currently under development in advance of – what will no doubt be – a very big and controversial unveiling in 2018.The Land Rover DC100 Heritage Concept blends classic design elements with modern technology, showcased on a picturesque country estate.DC100 Sports and Heritage Models UnveiledDiehard fans of the traditional Defender (the boxy 4×4 barely changed in its long lifespan dating back to the forties) will no doubt offer a mixture of outrage and excitement once the new Defender is splashed all over the TV, magazines and the Sunday supplements, but time moves on and this incarnation is likely to improve on the previous model so much, that I\u2019m sure the doubters will be eventually won over.The white Land Rover DC100 cruises effortlessly through the Dubai desert, proving its capabilities in challenging off-road conditionsLand Rover promises that the 2018 Defender will be even more adept at off-roading than the old model, with a somewhat more luxurious interior to boot. Of course, this is likely to increase the price compared to the old variety, but it might just be worth it\u2026The Land Rover DC100 Cabriolet Sport made its grand debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, presenting a bold vision for the future of Land Rover.This will be a resurrection of the Defender, not a new model year version. So styling and vehicle lines will be updated, and we can expect an end to those box-like sharp rivetted angles in favour of more modern flowing lines, while not straying too far from the Defender aesthetic.DC100 Concept – Just A Concept?The Land Rover DC100 Sport confidently crosses a motorway bridge, proving that this off-road vehicle is just as comfortable on paved roads.Back in September 2011, the Frankfurt Motor Show gave us the DC100  (\u2018Defender Concept 100\u2019), which gained a very positive response from the public and automotive press respectively. One of the factors in there being such a positive response was possibly that people expected the asking price to be around \u00a340,000 upwards, but the price point was in fact half that. Two versions of the concept were offered; the diesel 3-door estate off-roader, and the petrol 2-door sport model minus a roof and gaining some bright paintwork. It was the latter version that was arguably the most striking, with the 4×4 suiting the missing roof extremely well.The rear view of the Land Rover DC100 Sport, with its top down, shows off the vehicle’s sleek lines and rugged design.We can expect that the new Defender will look very much like the DC100 \u2013 with the addition of six years worth of tweaking and improving the basic design. Engine-wise, the Defender will be expected to take on the Jaguar 2-litre, with options of petrol and diesel available – just like the DC100. The P400e will herald the modern world for the Defender by being a hybrid-electric model. The Range Rover is likely to head in this direction too, incidentally. View from above of the Land Rover DC100 Sport, with its top down, showcasing the spacious seating and driver focused dasboard design.So if that\u2019s whetted your appetite a bit, when can we expect to see something? Land Rover has stalled before on the new Defender, but as things stand, we can expect something in (late) 2018, with more information trickling out earlier than that during the year.Vintage style meets modern power in the Custom Retro Classic Defender V8.\u00a0This ultimate reimagining is breathing new life into the Land Rover Defender.\u00a0Read\u00a0more\u00a0about\u00a0the Custom Retro Classic Defender V8 \u00a0and see why this build is anything but ordinary."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Land Rover DC100 Concepts","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-land-rover-defender\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]