Land Rover Defender Petrol Hybrid Cars
Land Rover Defender has been an iconic car for decades. And the latest models have retained the tough, go-anywhere off-road capabilities of their predecessors while introducing some welcome modern touches.
One of the newest additions to the Defender range is the Petrol Hybrid Turbo. As the name suggests, this model combines a petrol engine with an electric motor to improve efficiency and lower emissions.
The hybrid powertrain delivers plenty of punch, producing 297kW and 550Nm of torque, and it's capable of hitting 100km/h from a standing start in just 5.4 seconds. This means that drivers can expect ample acceleration, both on- and off-road. The added power also makes it easy for the car to climb steep hills and navigate tricky terrain.
In terms of fuel consumption, this hybrid vehicle returns an impressive average of 9L/100km combined fuel economy - that's a great result for such a heavy vehicle that weighs in at around 2,200kg. When driving around town, the car runs purely on electric power until you put your foot down or hit high speeds on highways where gasoline engines take over automatically without needing any input from you.
Like all Defenders, this model comes equipped with advanced all-wheel drive capabilities as standard which can easily handle New Zealand's diverse landscape. And even though this petrol hybrid variant hasn't been released in NZ yet it is sure to offer excellent road performance across our beautiful terrain including snowy alps or long coastlines for casual cruisers who love some weekend adventures!
The inside of the Petrol Hybrid Turbo remains unmistakably Defender-ish too - hardwearing and purposeful yet finished with premium materials such as leather seats that keep things feeling premium whilst roughing it out on outdoor expeditions in NZs varying climate conditions which would need more robust protection against inclement weather during winters.
All told, if you're after an efficient but powerful workhorse capable of traversing varied terrains without sacrificing comfort then the Land Rover Defender Petrol Hybrid Turbo may well be worth considering!
