Land Rover demonstrates the durability of the new Defender on the set of a James Bond movie.

Posted on February 19, 2020
Luxury
Land Rover demonstrates the durability of the new Defender on the set of a James Bond movie.

Land Rover's new Defender is set to appear in the upcoming James Bond film "No Time To Die," and a new ad shows the incredibly harsh conditions the rugged off-roader had to endure during filming.

The ad features rehearsal footage shot on location in Scotland, in which the Defender endures stunts such as 100-foot jumps, high-speed runs over rough terrain, and even flips.

Land Rover provided 10 four-door Defender 110s as stunt cars for the film. One of the cars ended up with the VIN number 007.

No changes were made to the body structure other than the installation of a roll cage for safety. And, of course, the Defender was up to the task thanks to its high ground clearance, off-road suspension, and massive 35-inch water depth.

The Defender will be delivered to dealers this spring as a 2020 model. Prices start at $50,925 and include the three-door Defender 90 model. Land Rover also said that the Defender used in the shoot will feature a Santorini Black exterior, darkened skid pan, and 20-inch wheels with off-road tires.

"No Time to Die" stars Daniel Craig and will be released on April 8, 2020. At least four Aston Martins will also be featured, including the new Valhalla hypercar.

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