LAND ROVER DEFENDER CROWNED 2021 WORLDCAR DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Chennai , 21st April 2021– The Land Rover Defender has been named2021 World Car Design of the Year at the annual World Car Awards. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the coveted prize following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012) and is the latest in a number of global awards for the rugged 4×4.
New Defender remains true to the pioneering spirit that has been a Land Rover hallmark for more than 70 years and redefines adventure for the 21st century. Iconic in name, shape and capability, it is available in a choice of bo dy designs and can be personalised with a choice of four Accessory Packs to help owners make more of their wor ld.
The World Car Design of the Year prize recognises the most out standing new car of the last 12 months and rewards vehicles de monstrating the highest standards of technical innovation and design and that push es tablished boundaries.
This year, all the contenders competing in the other four award categories were eligible for the World Car De sign of the Year prize. A panel of seven automotive design experts reviewed the contenders to establish a shor tlist of recommendations for the jurors’ final vote, made by the 93 international journalists that comprise the jury panel.
Since its launch, Defender has won more than 50 global accolades, including Top Gear’s 2020 Car of the Year, MotorTrend’s 2021 SUV of the Year and Autocar’s Best SUV 2020.
