Is Land Rover’s New Pickup Truck the Next American Icon?

The pickup truck, which increases practicality by providing a large space in the back of the vehicle, is an iconic American vehicle. That’s why manufacturers in other countries don’t make many pickup trucks. Only countries like Korea and Japan produce pickup trucks targeting the North American market, and even those are not diverse.

However, it has recently been reported that a vehicle from Land Rover appears to be a pickup truck. Looking at the front only, it maintains the look of the Land Rover Defender but with cargo space at the rear, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.

Let’s find out if this model is being produced and how the Land Rover pickup truck came about.

Based on the Land Rover Defender 130

The Land Rover Defender 130 pickup truck, which boasts a unique design, was created by a Dutch company called Heritage Customs. Not long ago, the company remodeled a convertible vehicle based on the Defender 90, and with the success of that model, it even attempted a pickup truck.

The Land Rover Valiance pickup truck, which is based on the vehicle with the longest length among the Defender models, was designed in-house down to the smallest detail. Also, it is said that it will use a reworked body with different luxurious specifications options.

Enhanced Performance, Priced Around $198,400

It is said that the pickup truck will come in a variety of colors and trims to further maximize the driver’s individuality. It was announced that there would be no difficulties in off-road driving as it was made while maintaining the off-road functions of the existing Defender.

There has been no information about specific performance and specifications, but considering that the Defender 130’s existing load capacity is 1,232L and towing capacity is 3 tons, it is presumed to be similar or even improved. The selling price is expected to reach $198,400.

Limited Production But Expected To Be Well Received

Meanwhile, with the appearance of this Land Rover pickup truck, it is also being mentioned again that Land Rover has hinted at producing pickup trucks in the past. The vehicle that was rumored at the time was the Defender, so the Defender unveiled by Heritage Customs this time is even more meaningful.

The vehicle will be produced in limited quantities, but the specific production quantity has not been determined. It was announced that only 5 units of the Defender Convertible, which were previously revealed, would be produced. Therefore, it is unlikely that the vehicle will be produced in large quantities this time as well. Land Rover’s pickup truck is somewhat unfamiliar, but it may become unexpectedly popular.