Summer may be winding down, but don’t tell Defender that. They’ve just launched a summer-focused limited edition of only 20 vehicles called the “Defender Beach Break,” based on the off-road-ready Defender 110 SUV. The calendar may show summer’s passing, but Defender believes the Beach Break is perfect for those who want to hold onto the summer vibes a little longer.
Why the Defender Beach Break matters
People who buy Defenders enjoy making them their own and limited editions such as the Defender Octa. The Beach Break special edition is no exception—only 20 are being made, each with a unique number from 1 to 20. There will also be a special badge on the tailgate that says “one of 20.”
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What’s special about the Defender Beach Break special edition?
The Defender Beach Break hss a unique color combination: a Tasmanian Blue body with a white roof and red and orange stripes on the sides. It also has beach-ready vehicle accessories, including roof rack cross bars, a silver side-mounted gear carrier, black side steps, and mud flaps. It rides on white 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.
The Defender has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, ample force for driving on sand and accessing remote beaches. A selectable special Terrain Response driving mode is designed specifically for driving on the beach, such as on loose sand.
The Defender can drive through water 35.4 inches deep, so cruising along the shoreline shouldn’t be a problem. Just remember, if you’re driving in saltwater, rinse the underside of the vehicle by going through a car wash with vehicle bottom spraying to flush off the salt.
The 2025 Defender 110 S P300 Beach Edition starts at $73,325, including a $1,625 delivery and destination fee.
Mercedes-Benz at Pebble Beach Automotive Week 2024
Mercedes premiers three new cars and honors four classics
You can count on beautiful and classic vehicles to draw crowds, such as the turnout for the Mercedes-Benz 300 Gullwing when it was first on display at The International Motor Sports Show in New York in 1954. Mercedes will bring four iconic cars to the Tour d'Elegance on August 15, 2024, during Pebble Beach Automotive Week, where it will also introduce three new Maybach and AMG cars.
The significance of Pebble Beach Automotive Week
Maybach Zeppelin DS 8, 1932, studio photo from the front right. Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes is making the most of Pebble Beach Automotive Week, a premier enthusiast event. The three new vehicles to be seen for the first time include the Mercedes-Maybach SL, Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Nordic Glow, and a special limited edition of the Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two raises multiple bars in sports luxury vehicles
Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two
Land Rover pulled out all the stops for the Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two. The new SUV leads the brand's efforts to incorporate the ultimate characteristics of a high-performance SUV in a single flagship vehicle.
Why the Sport SV Edition Two matters
The Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two is the more public version of an earlier Edition One, which was available by reservation only. The implication is that with Edition Two, all customers can access curated features (including new exclusive colorways) that were previously severely restricted.
Polaris unveils three 2025 RZR Pro off-road adventure machines
You don't have to race at Baja to have a total blast with these machines
Polaris ORV, the Polaris off-road-vehicle division, announced the 2025 Polaris RZR Pro UTV lineup of tough, go-anywhere utility and racing machines. Polaris introduced the new machines with three R-themes: revived styling, refined rider experience and comfort, and relentless performance and durability.
Why are the RZR's such a big deal?
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The Polaris RZR is the big dog in desert utility task vehicles. I had a chance to drive the latest RZRs in 2018 and 2019 in the Mojave Desert in Nevada. In just a few hours, starting as a complete novice and with minimum instruction, I was whaling along, having a blast on desert trails and pathways. I quickly learned that the more I trusted the RZRs to do what they were built for, the faster we went and the more fun I had.
Polaris improves the performance and handling of each new generation, so I can only start to imagine how much fun they can unlock. The three Pro models differ in size, features, power, and price, but they all deliver full-out fun. RZRs also have a reputation for class-leading durability and reliability.
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