Highline Test Drives
We have reviewed the L663 (2020+) Land Rover Defender previously on Highline Test Drives and were impressed by how the capable SUV bridges luxury and off-road prowess, ready for a weekend in the wild but just as comfortable doing school drop-off on Monday morning. The Sedona Red edition excels in every way our previous 110 X-Dynamic SE model did; however, now in a striking color hue not common on the road today.
The Sedona Red edition Defender comes in a one-off Land Rover/Jaguar color hue resembling a metallic burgundy. Sedona Red is a very deep, rich red that is so rich, it looks black or purple in low/night lighting. Black exterior trim with premium 22” 5-spoke gloss black wheels draws even more attention to the striking exterior design of the L663 body. We’ve praised the L663 Land Rover Defender in the past for nailing the retro yet modern luxury SUV revival that so much of the SUV market is focused on. Because the Land Rover Defender’s designers executed this retro/modern luxury SUV so well, an incredibly modern color like Sedona Red does not make it feel like the Defender has become something it is not, but is leaning into its luxury SUV qualities.
Do not be mistaken that because this Defender looks even better on-road, it is no longer able to handle off-road. Like our 110 X-Dynamic SE, the Sedona Red sill features a 3.0 liter mild hybrid I6, AWD w/ twin-speed transfer box, terrain response, hill descent control, air suspension, and a driving mode for any off-road terrain/situation you can find yourself in. We do not expect to see many Sedona Red Defenders splattered and caked with mud and dirt on the beautiful exterior paint, but like all owners of Land Rover products, knowing that should you ask it to, it would be no problem, will be enough to get customers into the showroom.
Inside the Sedona Red edition you’ll find ebony windsor leather and Kvadrat fabric upholstery. Featuring Land Rover’s new Signature Interior Pack, boosting the luxury touches such as materials, detailing, and additional storage solutions for front-seat passengers. 14-way power-adjustable seats offer heating, cooling, and memory functions, complemented by newly designed winged headrests for enhanced comfort. In the second row, climate-controlled seats and matching headrests are standard on both Defender 110 and 130 models.
Our Highline Test Drives revisit of the L663 (2020+) Land Rover Defender confirmed everything we enjoyed about the vehicle the first time around; however this time, it is in the striking Sedona Red edition. The unique metallic burgundy color enhances the SUV’s bold design without compromising its rugged capabilities. Despite its luxurious appearance, the Sedona Red Defender retains the full off-road functionality of the 110 X-Dynamic SE, with all the off-road goodies and vehicle management Land Rover can cram inside. The interior of the Sedona Red edition provides the luxury in this luxury SUV, with Land Rover’s new Signature Interior Pack, offering upgraded materials and technology. Comfort is still a priority for the Defender line, as there are so many off-road SUVs customers can choose from. Behind-the-wheel comfort and experience on the road, paired with the striking Sedona Red exterior, are what bring this Defender 110 Sedona Edition to the top of the mountain.
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