Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition
Next month, Land Rover is releasing an ultra-limited Defender Trophy Edition, paying tribute to the vehicle’s legacy of expedition, coinciding with an exclusive competition held at the automaker’s Experience Centre in Manchester, Vermont.
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Based on the 2023 Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, it is wrapped in a throwback yellow colour and features black exterior trim, tow hitch receiver, air suspension, roof rack, deployable ladder, electronic winch, and other off-road goodies.
Buyers of one of the 250 units reserved for the U.S. and Canada receive a two-person entry to the event held on Oct. 8, 2022. Up to 90 teams are set to face a number of on and off-road challenges that include physical and team-building obstacles. Coaching will be provided. Visit the website to learn more.
2023 Dodge Hornet
Stellantis calls its latest Dodge Hornet a “gateway” to joining the Brotherhood of Muscle family, and is being billed as “the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle under $40,000.”
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The small SUV comes in two flavours: an R/T plug-in hybrid — which is the first electrified performance product offered by the company — boasting 50 kilometres of zero emissions travel, as well as a GT version, utilizing a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, developing 265 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The underlying platform is shared with the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Familiar Dodge styling cues are present like the hood vents, “mail slot” grille and full-width LED taillamps. The GT arrives first in Q4 of this year, and the R/T in spring of 2023.
Ford Bronco Heritage Editions
The blue oval brand is celebrating the original 1966 Bronco via the introduction of some new special models available across the lineup.
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Two and four-door Heritage Editions wear a two-tone paint job, the roof sprayed in signature Oxford White providing a retro aesthetic. The colour is also found on the matching grille housing a spelled-out “FORD” emblem in Race Red, the 17-inch aluminum wheels and a pinstripe running down the side. There also a Limited variant swapping in black “dog dish” wheels and an Oxford White Bumper Lip.
Bronco Sports may be a newer addition to the family but nonetheless can be ordered with either of the two packages. All Heritage interiors have plaid cloth seats, exclusive badging and other unique details.