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Land Rover Confirms Prices For New Defender 90 As Order Book Opens

On sale now from £40,290 • Commercial models coming this year from £35,000 plus VAT

STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

There’s nothing very middle-of-the-road about Dave Yates’ Mitsubishi L200. But with modified double-cabs tending to divide themselves into big-money builds and bargain-bucket weld-ups, with not a lot in between, the company that helped him build it hopes to become the go-to supplier for people wanting to plough a new furrow down the centre ground

Land Rover restorer Arkonik to expand with reintroduction into UK market – and project to develop fully electric Defender

Somerset-based Land Rover restoration specialist Arkonik has announced its return to the UK market.

FORD RANGER RAPTOR

Ultimate version of Ford’s market-leading double-cab has more power and highly specialised suspension but isn’t classed as a commercial vehicle.

DEMOGRAPHICS

With more and more modified Ford Rangers and Jeep Wranglers appearing at the top end of the off-road scene, you might be forgiven for thinking no-one is doing it with Land Rover Defenders any more. But while 90s and 110s have indeed been redefined by their galloping values, they’re still right at the heart of the UK off-road scene – as very ably demonstrated by this slick new demo truck from Terrafirma, and of course its cool Union Jack artwork

Dangel conversion turns Vauxhall Combo into unique 4x4 van

Vauxhall has introduced a new version of its Combo Cargo van – with a 4x4 conversion by specialist engineering supplier Dangel.

BMW X3 M COMPETITION

Latest addition to the X3 range takes BMW’s latest 3.0-litre engine and uses it to create one of the most thrilling SUVs you can buy.

A Lifetime's Achievement

After a life spent in the Land Rover business, David Bowyer thought he’d put his expertise to use and finally get round to doing a project he’d always promised himself. It’s been well worth the wait…

Life Begins At 44

If you see one of Arctic Trucks’ builds on a British road, odds-on it’s an Isuzu D-Max on 35” tyres. But the Icelandic company built its reputation on far bigger things – of which this mighty Toyota Hilux AT44 is a spectacular example

Mercedes-Benz EQC

All-electric soft-roader is based on the new GLC – and makes as compelling a case as we’ve yet to hear for making the switch away from traditional fuels

Border Hopping

Earthquakes, volcanoes and penguins galore in an Andean adventure on both sides of one of the world's longest land borders

Range Rover Evoque

All-new version of Land Rover’s posh kid feels like a proper Range Rover at last, and is vastly proved to drive –but is frighteningly thirsty in petrol form

Polar power

This month our columnist recalls a trip made by her ‘other half’. Jealous? You had better believe it!

Budget Time

Ssang Yong has significantly updated its Korando Sports pick-up and changed its name. How does it match up to its more expensive rivals?

Volkswagen Amarok

Upmarket double-cab gains a 3.0-litre engine to enhance its premium status – but remains an expensive way of getting yourself into a one-tonne.

Mitsubishi L200

ON TEST L200 2.4 DI-D Barbarian.

Isuzu D-Max

ON TEST D-Max 1.9 TD Blade.

Family For Tress

Traditionally, people bought Jeeps as off-road playthings but wouldn’t trust them for long-distance expedition work. he arrival of the fi ve door Wrangler Unlimited changed all that, however – and Mat urro s tidil modifi ed example demonstrated how well you can turn one into sorted adventure truck that’s also very much at home on the school run.

Getaway Car

Land Rover Defenders are designed for adventure, but it takes a few mods to create the perfect vehicle in which to get away. And this Defender from Gloucester Landrover shows just how to steal a cheeky retreat or two. 

Responsible Overlanding

You plan for a lot when preparing for an overland expedition. But something you might not give a lot of thought to are the responsibilities you have when you’re on the road. Rest assured, when you’re out there seeing the world you still have to be a good citizen…

African Beasts

We take a sideways look at the Land Rover 109 and ask why there are so many of them, still working hard for their living in Uganda!

Size Matters

It is often said that the best things in life come in small packages. This serious Smart Car bodied, mid-engined, space-frame 4x4 from Portugal might just be one of them!

My Generation

It’s not trying to cause a big sensation, but it’s certainly the new generation. Land Rover’s ‘replacement’ to the successful Freelander has all the necessary qualities to significantly outperform its predecessor. Who’d have thought?

Outback Challenge

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Masters Of Traction

Mudmaster is one of the very best clubman level off-road events in the UK, and an ordinary driving licence does just fine, as does a standard SUV. You’ll be up against some big opposition…

Ssangyong Lifts Lid On New Rexton

Ladder chassis, low box, live rear axle • Priced from £27,500.

Something Dodgy This Way Comes

It’s more than a decade since Dodge’s UK importer decided to bring a batch of Ram pickups to Britain. So was our fi rst offi cial American truck as good idea as it looked – or just a cute publicity stunt for less exciting cars to come? And what was rhe legacy of these fi fty doublecabs for the grey market – and for buyers still to come?

Wise Words

‘No man with a good car needs to be justifi ed,’ said the man in the hat in cult movie Wise Blood. And this blood red Ford Ranger is here to tell you that neither Paul Brown, nor any of the customers who throw in their lot with his company, are going to need any justifying at all.

What Goes Down Must Go Up

Our Cherokee had been getting more and more ratty, but we still didn’t expect to be faced with the news that it was a write-off. Not to worry, though –that just meant it was time for Plan B…