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Mud, Glory, and a Hint of Zebra: Defender Trophy Returns with a Roaring Global Safari Challenge

Are you brave enough to scale mountains, ford rivers, and still find the clutch in deep mud? Defender thinks you might be. But only if you’re over 23, can swim 50 meters, speak English, and own a truly indestructible sense of humour.

The new Defender Trophy isn’t just another adventure competition — it’s Land Rover’s way of asking, “Hey, fancy a bit of organised chaos in the name of conservation?” And the prize? A ticket to the global finals in Africa, a front-row seat to adrenaline, and a chance to do good with Tusk, Defender’s long-time conservation partner.

Inspired by the golden days of the Camel Trophy and those grainy VHS tapes of mud-splattered heroes grinning through grit, the new Defender Trophy aims to revive the spirit of old-school adventure, only now with satellite tracking, eco-conscious missions, and probably more sunscreen.

Participants from over 50 countries will compete through a grueling gauntlet of local selections, national face-offs, and brain-melting regional finals, before the top teams are dropped (not literally) into Africa in 2026 for the global showdown. Think of it as Survivor meets Dakar Rally with a generous dose of British charm and zebra crossings — the real kind.

But wait, there’s more torque under the bonnet.

To mark the return of this muddy madness, Defender is launching the Defender 110 Trophy Edition — the kind of vehicle Indiana Jones would drive if he preferred GPS and Windsor leather seats. Available in Deep Sandglow Yellow and Keswick Green (aka “If mud had a favourite shade”), this off-road bruiser comes with all-terrain tyres, scuff plates, expedition roof racks, and even a deployable ladder — for when you want to climb onto your car and question your life choices at 3,000m above sea level.

Inside? Ebony Windsor leather hugs your battle-weary backside, and custom laser-etched Trophy branding reminds you that this isn’t just a car — it’s your co-pilot in chaos. Prices start at a modest £89,810 (INR 1.04 crore) in the UK, which is a small price to pay for becoming the next Bear Grylls (minus the insect smoothies).

Driving challenges, ingenuity puzzles, and physical feats — from canyon jumps to river crossings — await the bold. And in true reality-show fashion, you’ll compete in rotating pairs, with the lowest-ranked contestant choosing their teammate first. Drama? Oh, absolutely.

But beyond the bruises, sand in your socks, and the occasional scream of “LEFT! NO, THE OTHER LEFT!”, lies a deeper purpose. The final mission, in partnership with Tusk, will leave a real, lasting legacy — proof that adventure and altruism can go hand in hand (preferably with gloves).

So if you’ve got a passport, a sense of direction, and the kind of friends who think wading through swamps sounds like a fun weekend, visit landrover.com/defender‑trophy.

After all, epic adventure awaits. Just don’t forget your snorkel. For the car. Or you.

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