Defender Claims Victory on Dakar Debut
We’re delighted to hear that Defender has made history at the world’s toughest motorsport challenge.
On its Dakar debut, Defender claimed victory in the stock vehicle class at the Dakar Rally, proving that extreme capability isn’t engineered for the podium, but for the real world.
Defender’s stock-class win at the Dakar Rally is a powerful reminder of what happens when engineering meets extreme conditions and keeps going.
Learn more about the Defender Rally on the Land Rover New Zealand website, or discover the new Defender at Archibalds.
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