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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?

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