2024 Land Rover Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE Hard Top

This 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 in X-Dynamic HSE specification pairs the short-wheelbase three-door body with the 3.0-litre straight-six diesel, which delivers 246 bhp and 569 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic and permanent four-wheel drive. The claimed 7.6-second 0-60 mph and 117 mph top speed are modest by this site's standards, but the torque figure and a 3,500 kg towing rating underline the Defender's real strengths.

This example is finished in Santorini Black and has covered 16,925 miles from new, with a single previous owner. Factory-fitted extras include black roof rails and a detachable towbar. The X-Dynamic HSE trim adds 14-way heated and cooled electric memory seats, matrix LED headlights, a 360-degree parking aid, adaptive cruise control and blind spot assist.

The Hard Top designation means a commercial-style rear body with no rear side windows. That makes it a more utilitarian take on the Defender 90 and gives it a distinct look from the standard estate-style car. Euro 6 compliant, with a quoted CO2 figure of 232 g/km and around 33 mpg.