A very limited edition Rugby World Cup version of the Land Rover Defender has been developed for the French market to mark the sports series, writes Brian Byrne.
Taking inspiration from The Defender Trophy Car for Rugby World Cup 2023 — which has been touring France showcasing the famous Webb Ellis Cup — the Limited Edition Defender 110 is crafted in a unique specification and only 23 units will be available.
The exterior is finished in Santorini Black, with 22-inch Satin Gold alloy wheels, matching bumper inserts, Defender script and signature graphic, as well as Rugby World Cup 2023 logos on the fender behind the front wheel.
The inside is trimmed with Windsor Leather finished in Ebony, with matching Ebony headlining and blue contrast stitching on the seats and mats, plus an embroidered Rugby World Cup 2023 logo on the front headrests.
A laser-etched fascia end cap on the dashboard will have ‘Rugby World Cup France 2023’ script, and the individual number of each car.
No price has been revealed for the car, which will be offered to 23 hand-picked customers in France from March 2024.
