Prototype cabin tries to tread the fine line between luxuriousness and ruggedness, with a dash of whimsy thrown in too.

An undisguised photo of interior of the new Land Rover Defender has been posted on Twitter by Richard Charles, a jewellery designer specialising in automotive-themed products.

The authenticity of the photo was seemingly confirmed when Richard Agnew, Land Rover's communications and public relations director, publicly replied: "How about you now remove this image that you’ve publicly stated you shouldn’t post. Legal team are on the way."

With the car due to be launched during the second half of this year, this prototype interior should be pretty close to the final product, although this vehicle's switches, dials and wands are still largely blank

As with other vehicles from other upmarket brands, the new Defender features a digital instrumentation screen, while the large touchscreen infotainment system helps to keep button clutter to a minimum.