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Land Rover partners with LEGO for new Defender Technic vehicle

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Sep 30, 2019, 9:37 am

Land Rover has partnered with LEGO to create a Defender Technica vehicle.

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If the full-size Land Rover Defender isn't in your budget, perhaps this pint-sized model is. Developed in partnership with Land Rover, LEGO will be selling a 2.573-piece model of the reborn SUV starting October 1.

The LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender isn't just shelf-worthy. It has realistic elements and functions including body panels and rims, four-wheel drive with three differentials, a fully independent suspension, winch, and a gearbox.

The new LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender is an automotive icon you can build at home. Developed in partnership with Land Rover and launched alongside the New Defender at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2,573-piece model combines the creativity of LEGO with New Defender's instantly recognizable silhouette and capability.

 LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender

LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender Toy Front

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LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender

"With every LEGO element, children can build anything they can imagine. I'm very excited about this new model – a truly impressive job done by our LEGO Group designers," said Niels Henrik Horsted, marketing director, LEGO Group. "Together with Land Rover, we've blended elements, design and innovative engineering into a set that shows the boundless creativity of LEGO play, and that with LEGO Technic you can build for real."

The LEGO Technic Defender will be available to buy online beginning October 1.

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A+E Networks, Land Rover team up for 'All You Need To Know: Overlanding' special

The Land Rover Defender is showcased in a new documentary that features a five-day overloading expedition.

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A new 60-minute documentary will explore the ins and outs of overlanding. "All You Need to Know: Overlanding" is a joint effort from A+E Networks and Land Rover North America and will be presented on FYI on Saturday, April 18.

The special dives into the trend of overlanding, a type of outdoor adventuring that is rooted in off-the-grid travel and exploration sans hotel, motel, or Holiday Inn.

Created in partnership with the Land Rover brand's media agency of record, Dentsu X, the documentary explores how the newest generation Land Rover Defender can take three adventurers to their limit as they travel through Arizona and Utah.

For 2021, the Land Rover Defender has gotten a new mid-grade X-Dynamic model. Photo courtesy of Land Rover

2021 Land Rover Defender

"Popular interest in overlanding is exploding worldwide and set to become the next really big thing in the outdoor and SUV space," said Christian Murphy, head of Enthusiast brands, A+E Networks. "Through this unique partnership with Land Rover, the Defender becomes a character in the adventure - not only enabling the journey but capturing the spirit of outdoor exploration. We've created content that inserts unique expertise into this huge trend, features American landmarks and hopefully spurs audiences to explore the great outdoors."

The show is hosted by Murphy, a native Australian, outdoor enthusiast, and professional presenter who has been storytelling via video for over 20 years.

Murphy is joined by overland expert Scott Brady, an overloading pro, for a five-day off-the-grid overloading adventure. The duo explore North America's landscape taking in iconic and beautiful scenery.

"Overlanding brings a unique joy and nuance to travel, providing access to all of the experiences, culture, and natural beauty between points A and Z," said Brady, CEO of Overland International, Inc. "Using an overland vehicle like the Defender allows us to get off the beaten path, to venture further into the unknown, and the connect with adventure in entirely different ways. As travelers, we need experiences like that more than ever."

The program is aimed at educating and equipping outdoor enthusiast viewers with practical aspects of overlanding - background and history, planning, driving techniques, expert advice, products, tools and resources.

The Defender, a legendary off-roader, was remade for the 2020 model year. It comes in both Defender 90 and Defender 110 versions. The 90s are three-door models while the 110s have five-doors. The 2021 version of the Defender is now on sale in the U.S.

"AYNTK: Overlanding" premieres in the Outdoor block Sunday, April 18th at 10 p.m. ET on FYI followed by an encore on The HISTORY Channel Saturday, April 24th at 9 a.m. ET.

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Dissecting the six drive modes in the Lamborghini Urus

The 2021 Lamborghini Urus has six drive modes for on- and off-road driving.

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The Lamborghini Urus is a whole lot of race car packed into one SUV. It's dynamic and engaging and immensely practical, but not very fuel efficient. It can conquer city streets, trails, ice, and tracks. The Urus may be more car than you realize.

That starts under the hood where the Urus packs at 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that puts out 640 horsepower and 626 pound-feet of torque. That propels the two-row SUV from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds. Its top speed is 190 mph.

Lamborghini engineers have developed six different driving modes plus EGO, a fully customizable drive experience, for the Urus. Drivers are able to select the way their vehicle's rigidity with selections enabling everything from sporty and aggressive riding to a comfortable cruise, steering, and traction.

2021 Lamborghini Urus

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Anima in Italian means "soul" but in Lamborghini speak, the word is short for Adaptive Network Intelligent Management. Using the Anima selector in the center console to the left side of the electronic shifter of the Urus, drivers can select from Strada, Sport, Corsa, Sabbia, Terra, and Neve drive modes. Three of the modes are for on-road driving and three are for off-road experiences.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Neve

This mode is designed for winter weather driving conditions. Slick, slippery, and snowy conditions that require extra traction tech are this mode's speciality.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Sabbia

2021 Lamborghini Urus

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When you're heading off-road and require more ground clearance, the Sabbia drive mode is here to help. It's especially effective on sand dunes like those in Nazarè, Portugal, where the above picture was taken.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Sport

There's comfortable cruising and then there's an engaging drive in the country.This drive mode is for the latter. It is ready and eager for the Urus to traverse uphills, downhills, and turns, giving the driver the agility they need to tackle the terrain.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Corsa

2021 Lamborghini Urus

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The Lamborghini Urus is track-ready in Corsa mode. The drive mode is the most performance oriented of the bunch. It works to minimize roll to deliver a thoroughly engaging drive experience.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Strada

Use your Lamborghini as a daily runaround? The Lamborghini Urus has a drive mode for that. Strada ups the comfort factor of the ride and enhances the height of the Urus at speed.

Lamborghini Urus drive modes: Terra

2021 Lamborghini Urus

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When drivers are ready to turn off-road, it's time to turn on the Terra drive mode. Drivers looking to spend more time on the trail will want to switch up their performance tires for something more substantial.

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