After over two decades, the Land Rover Defender is coming back to America – and as a completely new model lightyears ahead of the old one. The question is, though, which version or versions would be offered on this side of the Atlantic. And the answer to that question is taking shape.



Speaking with Jaguar Land Rover's North American CEO, Motor1 reports that the British automaker is closely considering offering a bare-bones, no-nonsense version of the new Defender here in the United States, broadening its appeal to two key audiences that might not be interested in all the bells and whistles.