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Sunday drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: A look at the Land Rover’s all-new Defender

Apr 05, 2020 09:38 PM IST

The route was tough; the vehicle even tougher. Meet the king of off-roaders.

In a world engulfed in the Coronavirus and an unprecedented lockdown not seen in many lifetimes, there’s no better place than Namibia for self-isolation. With a population of a mere 2.7 million spread over an area bigger than France, Namibia is the second least densely populated country in the world and has a sense of emptiness that’s surreal. You can drive for days without seeing another person, let alone another car.

The overall sense of control you get on loose surfaces is incredible
The overall sense of control you get on loose surfaces is incredible
The Defender has been the vehicle of choice for cross-continent expeditions, military operations and most remote regions of the world
The brakes are a bit ‘grabby’ and need to be more progressive for smoother braking
The brakes are a bit ‘grabby’ and need to be more progressive for smoother braking
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