Review
  • Blog
  • Defender Could Become a Pickup
‌
‌

News

Driving 15 years

Follow

Defender Could Become a Pickup

Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender•‌
•188 views

The Land Rover Defender could soon take on a completely new role: a pickup truck built in the United States. According to a report from Automotive News, JLR is considering developing the truck with help from Stellantis as part of their new U.S. partnership.

The move would give JLR a way to expand its American presence while producing a vehicle specifically tailored to U.S. buyers. JLR currently imports its entire U.S. lineup, making American production increasingly attractive amid import tariffs.

The proposed pickup would not replace Defender production in Slovakia. Instead, it would open a new segment for the brand, potentially combining Land Rover’s luxury and off-road identity with Stellantis’ experience in the U.S. truck market.

Technical details remain scarce. The truck could use a unibody platform, although Stellantis currently relies on body-on-frame construction for its pickups. Its size and powertrain are also still unknown, and production could be years away.

Would a luxury Defender pickup make sense for the U.S. market? Could it challenge premium versions of the F-150, Ram 1500 and GMC Sierra? And would you actually buy one?

  • ‌
‌
Land Rover Defender

All cars Land Rover Defender

5

10 reviews

Pros and Cons
Similar posts
  • ‌
    News

    Defender Classic Gets Octa Style

    Land Rover Classic revives the Defender with a 5.0L V8 and modern Octa-inspired styling. Fully restored and upgraded, it blends retro design with modern performance, including enhanced suspension, bra

  • ‌

    A car that gives you a sense of confidence

    The Defender 110 impresses right away with its seating position and visibility. You sit high, can see several cars ahead, and traffic becomes less stressful. Its size can make parking tricky in the ci

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 Hardtop XS by Bowler, 2015

    Chassis No.: SALLDWNP7FA470849 Registration: UK V5C Location: Chobham, United Kingdom €59,800 EUR | Sold • Modified under the personal supervision of Drew Bowler • Offered directly from the collection

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 Autobiography, 2016

    Chassis No.: SALLDWBP8GA484187 Location: Kensington, London, United Kingdom £63,250 GBP | Sold • Offered from the Youngtimer Collection • Less than 70 km from new • One of 80 Defender 90 Autobiographi

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV Truck Utility SAS, 1985

    Chassis No.: SALLDHV1BA236929 £48,375 GBP | Sold • Military no: 10FG50 • One of 39 built to military specification • Rover 3.5-litre V8 engine • Extensive military service Vendor Score Total: 55/100 B

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90, 1990

    Location: Auburn, Indiana $40,000 - $60,000 USD | Not Sold • Powered by the stout 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine • Manual transmission; four-wheel-drive • Right-hand drive example • Single ownership un

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 XS by Bowler, 2014

    Chassis No.: SALLDWNP7EA455956 Engine No.: 140615083127DT224 £47,250 | Sold • Variant: Bowler • Transmission: Manual • Body Colour: Firenze Red Upgraded by Bowler, bespoke styling and just 6,000 miles

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Canvas, 1986

    Chassis No.: SALLDVAV8BA259884 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 GBP • Full canvas soft top model • Rover 3.5-litre V8 engine • Highly original Vendor Score Total: 53/100 Bidders should note that

  • ‌
    Overview

    Land Rover Defender OCTA (L663) specs

    Land Rover Defender OCTA (L663) specs • Price in Europe: €187,600 - €208,500 • Price in Britain: £145,300 - £165,105 • Car type: SUV • Introduced: 2024 • Origin country: United Kingdom • Engine: twin-

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender Desk & Chair, 2020

    £6,187 GBP | Sold This one of a kind, bespoke, handmade desk was made in house at Jaguar Land Rover by the team that builds the new Defender. The unique desk is built from the new Land Rover Defender

  • ‌

    Review of the Land Rover Defender Octa II

    Hi everyone! I loved the standard Defender, but when I got behind the wheel of the new Octa, I realized it was a whole different world. It looks even more rugged and purposeful—you can tell right away

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 M52 2.8i Station Wagon †, 1999

    Chassis No.: SALLDVB97VF823424 Engine No.: 300B781 • Transmission: Manual • Body Colour: Alpine White Rare, BMW-Powered South African-spec Land Rover Defender 90 2.8i – one of just 656 built. A true c

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90, 1997

    Location: Santa Monica, California $51,700 USD | Sold • 4.0-liter V-8 engine • Four-speed automatic transmission • Rare Marina Blue paintwork • Recent complete service and tune-up • Fitted with new ti

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender, 1993

    Chassis No.: SALLDHMF8KA928461 Location: Paris, France €12,650 EUR | Sold • Offered from the Dayez Collection • 110 model with a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine and five-speed manual transmissi

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90 Hardtop TD "Challenge" by Bowler, 2013

    Chassis No.: SALLDWNP7DA436620 Registration: UK V5C Location: Chobham, United Kingdom €35,650 EUR | Sold • Offered directly from the collection of former Bowler Motors Limited Director Richard Hayward

  • ‌
    Purchase

    Land Rover Defender 90, 1997

    Chassis No.: SALDV2248VA114529 Registration: US Title Location: Monterey, California $151,200 USD | Sold • One of the world’s most important off-road vehicles • Presented in its factory color of Belug