The Shoreline Modern Defender: Where Classic Spirit Meets Contemporary Luxury

The Land Rover Defender has always been about capability, honesty, and character. But in the Shoreline Modern Defender, that legacy meets the demands of today’s world. This isn’t just a restoration — it’s a reimagining. We preserve the Defender’s timeless form while weaving in the comfort, technology, and refinement expected from a modern luxury SUV.

For those who want the unmistakable outline of a Defender, but with the driving experience of something entirely contemporary, the Modern Edition is the answer.

Engineered for Today

Available as a Defender 90 or 110, the Modern Edition offers a choice of engines to suit your vision:

  • 2.5 TDi – the reliable workhorse, fully refurbished and refined.

  • LS3 V8 – 430 horsepower of effortless performance.

  • Electric (EV) – silent, torque-rich, and sustainable.

Each drivetrain is paired with either a manual or automatic gearbox, delivering a Defender that can be built for heritage purity, grand touring, or future-focused efficiency.

Built Without Compromise

Every Modern Defender begins with a complete strip-down. The chassis, drivetrain, and suspension are fully refurbished. Brakes are upgraded, the steering recalibrated, and our Dynamic Ride Package fitted for composure on both highway and trail.

Inside, noise reduction is transformed with stage-two soundproofing, while stainless steel exhausts, sports brakes, and uprated suspension deliver confidence under power.

This isn’t simply a Defender restored. It’s a Defender reborn for daily life.

A Luxury Interior Experience

Step inside, and the Defender becomes something new. The full extended leather interior covers seats, dashboard, and door panels. Alcantara-style roof lining and side pillars add refinement, while bespoke carpeting and premium mats create a cocooned environment.

Every Shoreline Modern build comes with:

  • Heated Recaro front seats

  • 60:40 split middle-row seating (in the 110)

  • Optional load bay seating (bench or individual)

  • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto via an in-dash touchscreen

  • Premium 2.0 upgraded sound system with 7–9 speakers

  • Reverse camera & parking sensors

Even the smallest details — from alloy gear knobs to aluminum hardware packs — are chosen to elevate the Defender beyond expectation.

Exterior Presence

On the outside, the Shoreline Modern Defender stands tall with upgraded components that blend utility with style:

  • Premium LED headlights and full LED light kit

  • Modern grille with matching surrounds

  • Extended arches and heavy-duty bumpers

  • Full roof rack with rear ladder

  • 18-inch Modern Alloy wheels with Cooper STT Pro off-road tires

  • Stainless steel exhaust and NAS-style rear step

Optional exterior upgrades include snorkels, winches, panoramic glass, sunroofs, and heritage grilles — each tailored to how you want your Defender to look and live.

Modern Defender, Built for You

The Modern Defender is more than a specification list — it’s a philosophy. It respects tradition but doesn’t settle for it. It’s capable, luxurious, and adaptable to every journey, whether that’s a school run, a coastal drive, or an overland expedition.

Commissioning a Shoreline Modern Defender means creating something entirely your own. Every stitch, every finish, every mechanical decision is made with you. And when it’s complete, you don’t just own a Defender — you own your Defender.

Explore the Shoreline Modern Defender or contact us to commission your build at  https://www.shorelinevehicles.com/

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