The legendary Land Rover Defender is about to get a younger sibling. Built on a brand-new electric platform and retaining the iconic boxy silhouette, the upcoming Baby Defender promises the same robust character in a more compact, urban-friendly package.
With advanced EV technology, blazing-fast charging, and true off-road capability, it is poised to take on rivals like Mercedes-Benz’s Little G in the premium compact SUV space by 2027.
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Legacy
The name Defender conjures up images of a robust, boxy and all-terrain SUV. It has its roots in the Land Rover Series launched in 1948 and was later officially named Defender in 1990. Now, carrying forward this proud legacy,
Land Rover is introducing a compact version of the SUV. This little warrior will retain the same robust and boxy design as its bigger siblings but will be loaded with modern technology, making it perfect for both city roads and wild terrain.
Design and Platforms
little Defender will be built on Land Rover’s new Modular EMA (Electric Modular Architecture) platform that has been designed specifically for electric vehicles. Early spy images reveal that it will have a boxy silhouette and upright profile similar to the current Defender, along with signature LED lighting elements.
It will measure around 4.6 metres in length, 2 metres in width and less than 1.8 metres in height, making it smaller than the current Defender but still having a dominant presence on the road.
Performance and Technology
The beauty of the EMA platform is that it supports dual electric motor setup, giving the vehicle all-wheel drive capability. Additionally, it will also feature 800V electrical architecture that will enable super-fast charging speeds of up to 350 kW.
vehicle’s battery will get charged to a large extent in just a cup of coffee. The battery will be supplied from Tata’s upcoming gigafactory in the UK and its final assembly will take place at Land Rover’s Merseyside facility to maintain its Built in Britain identity.
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Competition
Baby Defender will be positioned as the entry point in the Defender family. With this, Land Rover wants to expand its reach in the luxury EV space. When it hits the market in 2027, it will compete directly with Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming Little G electric SUV, which is also scheduled to be launched in 2027. Both models will emerge as premium options in the compact electric off-roader category.
