Why did they stop making Land Rover Defenders?

Jaguar Land Rover has stopped production of the strong-selling Land Rover Defender off-roader at its plant in Nitra, Slovakia, due to microchip shortages. JLR did not give any timeframe for the factory to restart production.

Is there a shortage of defenders?

Production is down 7,000 units in the first quarter of 2021 due to the chip supply issues – and more than 20,000 orders for the Defender are currently in place, Mrdell said.

How long is the wait for a Land Rover Defender?

2021 Land Rover Defender wait times now up to nine months – Drive.

Are Land Rover Defenders in demand?

JLR sold 17,194 Defenders in Q2 2021, just falling shy of the Evoque’s 17,622 units. Land Rover has struggled to keep up with demand for the Defender, which is why its sales success is even more impressive. JLR currently has around 110,000 vehicle orders, and 29,059 of those are for the Defender.

Is the Defender bigger than the discovery?

The Defender is longer than the Discovery (180.4 inches to 195.1 inches, respectively) and taller (77.7 inches to 74.3 inches). However, the Discovery is a little wider, measuring 82.9 inches to the Defender’s 79.1. The Defender provides 58.3 and 15.6 cubic feet., respectively.

Is the Land Rover Defender still being built?

Land Rover fans have welcomed the return of the original Defender body shape to Midlands manufacturing. The last of the classic off-roaders rolled off Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Solihull production line in 2016. Enthusiasts said they would be the “best-ever” Defender-style car but beyond the wallets of ordinary fans.

Where is the new Land Rover Defender manufactured?

(MAHWAH, N.J.) – September 8, 2020 – This is the Land Rover Defender….INTRODUCING THE 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER.

Trim Level	Powertrain	MSRP5
Defender 90	2.0L Turbocharged Ingenium I4 Gas (296hp / 295 lb ft)	$46,100

Where is Land Rover Defender manufactured?

Slovakia
Background. The Defender replaces the original Land Rover Defender (1983-2016). The cars are to be built in Slovakia at Jaguar Land Rover’s Nitra plant, a manufacturing facility which opened on 25 October 2018.

How much is the new Land Rover Defender in Australia?

Price and equipment Set to land in Australia in before the end of 2021, the 2022 Land Rover Defender P525 V8 will cost you a cool $210,716 plus on-road costs for the two-door 90 ‘Shortie’ and $215,676 plus ORCs for the longer family-friendly five-door 110 Station Wagon.

How long is the wait for a new Evoque?

six-month
Range Rover Evoque buyers face a six-month wait for their new car, Land Rover has confirmed. Customers who’ve already placed an order for the Evoque may also have their delivery dates pushed back, after Land Rover revealed supply problems have affected some of the car’s components.

Is the new Defender selling well?

THE LAND ROVER Defender is proving to be a big hit with car buyers, being outsold only by the Range Rover Evoque in the second quarter of 2021, according to the company’s latest figures. But only now has it overtaken the smaller Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Sport in the company’s global sales figures.

How much is a 2022 Land Rover Defender?

From $48,7002022 Land Rover Defender / MSRP