A special-edition Defender with more than just decals. It’s your ticket to the dirt, the challenge—and if you’re lucky, a seat at the global adventure final in Africa.
- Land Rover brings back its Camel Trophy roots with the Defender 110 Trophy Edition, available in Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green.
- Buy one and you may earn a spot in a global adventure competition, with a real chance to compete in Africa in 2026.
- Limited-edition looks, rugged kit, and a price tag north of $120K make this a Defender built for dirt, not just driveways.
Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition
The Defender 110 Trophy Edition isn’t here to lounge in valet lines. This one’s built to get scratched, climb things, and maybe carry a canoe or two. Land Rover’s pulled together a deeply nostalgic package, a tribute to its Camel Trophy roots. Only this time, it comes with a built-in challenge.
At first glance, it might look like just another Defender in a limited paint job. But under the surface and across its accessory list, will make you realize that it is built to be used. Hard.
Adventurous Paint Scheme
Offered in Deep Sandglow Yellow or classic Keswick Green, the Trophy Edition’s paintwork looks like a clear throwback to the Camel Trophy rigs of the ’80s and ’90s. Matte protective film, gloss black accents, and distinctive Trophy decals round out the visuals, with blacked-out 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires doing the heavy lifting.
There’s a raised air intake, a deployable roof ladder, a side-mounted gear carrier, and a front skid plate, to let you move when the trail gets narrow or the water crossings get deep. Most of this gear is available as part of the $5,400 Explorer Pack on the standard Defender, but with Defender 110 Trophy, it’s part of the package.
Inside: Rugged Yet Comfortable
Inside, the Trophy Edition its more rugged than flashy. Ebony Windsor Leather seats are reasonably luxe, but it’s not a tech-fest in here, so are most other defenders. Trophy-branded treadplates and a body-color crossbeam give the cabin a flair of the special-batch.
Special Edition Could be an Invitation
Here’s where things get interesting. Buying a Defender 110 Trophy Edition could land you a spot in Land Rover’s international Defender Trophy competition, a multi-stage adventure race that borrows its spirit from the Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge. Mind you, It’s not just a marketing gimmick, it’s a real-deal off-road test of endurance, teamwork, and creativity.
The contest starts with local events in more than 50 countries. Winners from those will head to Africa for the global final in 2026, where they’ll compete in driving, ingenuity, and physical challenges. Land Rover says the winners will take part in a real conservation mission with longtime partner Tusk.
The rules? You’ve got to be over 23, know how to swim, hold an international driver’s license, and speak fluent English. Most importantly, you’ll need a genuine appetite for adventure, having just an Instagram account full of glamping shots, will not make you a qualifier for it.
How It Stacks Up
Against rivals like the Ford Bronco Everglades and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X, the Defender 110 Trophy Edition takes a more balanced approach. It offers 11.5 inches of ground clearance—less than the Wrangler’s 12.9 inches but more than the Bronco’s 11.7. Its 35.4-inch wading depth matches the Bronco and beats the Wrangler’s 33.5. And while the others lean into extremes, either analog or tech-heavy, the Defender lands somewhere in between: comfortable, capable, and great for long-haul, off-grid use.
Is it the most hardcore off-roader in the segment? Probably not. But it might be the one you’d most want to live with after the trip’s done.
Price and Availability
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition starts at around £89,810 in the UK (approximately $121,000 USD, though U.S. pricing hasn’t been finalized). That’s a steep tag—but it comes with gear, potential, and access to a once-in-a-lifetime global competition.
Just don’t buy one to park it next to a golf cart. That would be missing the point entirely.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most accurate, latest updates or specific model configurations. Always consult official website/sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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