Expedition-ready new Defender 110 Trophy Edition celebrates spirit of adventure

The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition celebrates the return of the brand to international adventure challenge events and offers a range of recommended expedition accessories that make the vehicle the perfect companion for every expedition. Inspired by past Trophy and Challenge events, the new Defender 110 will create its own legacy across three demanding rounds of training and competition. 

Defender has been the vehicle of choice of explorers and expedition leaders for decades, and the new global initiative is inviting competitors from more than 50 countries. Finalists from all over the world will make it to the global final, which will be hosted with Defender conservation partner Tusk in Africa in 2026. The winners will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to team up for an epic mission that will ensure the Defender Trophy leaves a positive and lasting legacy on the people and places it encounters. 

Defender Managing Director Mark Cameron said: “Global adventure and community have been the fabric of the Defender brand’s DNA for decades, staying true to its roots that can be traced back to the original Land Rover of 1948. Our unique new global adventure challenge will bring nations together, as competitors co-operate to navigate tough terrain, conquer extreme physical challenges and solve tactical tests – all united by a greater purpose.”

An epic expedition needs an epic vehicle. The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition will signify adventure to a new generation of enthusiasts, as a global online audience will watch the competition. The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition marks the introduction of two new heritage-inspired colours that will represent adventure to a new audience of enthusiasts. 

Available exclusively in either Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green, the new Trophy Edition features a contrasting Gloss Black finish on the bonnet, lower bodyside, brake callipers and rear recovery eyes. Deep Sandglow Yellow is a modern interpretation of a colour synonymous with Defenders used on international Trophy-style events, while Keswick Green celebrates rural exploration in Defender’s UK homeland. Both colours can be finished with an optional Matte Protective Film, which provides an added layer of protection to the bodywork, providing reassurance and enhanced durability to those who go off the beaten track.  

The adventure-ready specification includes new Gloss Black 20-inch alloy wheels wearing rugged All-Terrain Tyres for reliable grip on all surfaces, a Dark Rear Scuff Plate and Gloss Black Wheelarch Protection, with a Black front undershield. 

Trophy decals on the bonnet and C-pillar graphic, plus Trophy rear badging, set the special edition model apart on the outside. Inside, Trophy illuminated treadplates reinforce its provenance, while Ebony Windsor Leather seats provide tough luxury. The exposed Cross Car Beam is finished in the same distinctive colour as the exterior and features unique laser-etched endcaps with Trophy branding. 

For the ultimate off-road capability, optional accessories include an Expedition Roof Rack1 providing additional stowage space for gear-laden journeys, while a Black Deployable Roof Ladder makes it easier to access objects stored overhead. A Gloss Black Side-Mounted Gear Carrier providing extra space for muddy, wet or sandy items, Front and Rear Classic Mud Flaps, and a Raised Air Intake for dust filtration are also available.