Land Rover Defender Commercial Range van leasing

The Defender Hardtop is Land Rover's commercial version of the Defender, with the rear side windows panelled in and the second row removed to create a flat, load-carrying rear compartment. It is classed as a commercial vehicle, which is the point: businesses that want a Defender get the VAT treatment and the tax position that go with a van.

The 90 Hardtop is the short-wheelbase three-seat version. Underneath it is the full Defender, with the same D350 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid diesel producing 350 PS, permanent four-wheel drive, and the air suspension and terrain response hardware that give the Defender its reputation off road.

It tows 3,500 kg braked, the same as a full-size pick-up, which makes it a credible plant and trailer vehicle for businesses that also need something presentable at a client site. X-Dynamic HSE trim is close to fully specified, so this is the premium end of the commercial 4x4 market rather than a workhorse alternative to a pick-up.