New Land Rover Defender pick-up revealed
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
A partnership of two upmarket vehicle modifiers have come together to create a new pick-up derivative of the Land Rover Defender, based on the long-wheelbase Land Rover Defender 130.
Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs are both bespoke vehicle modifiers with Heritage Customs known for coachbuilt tradition and Urban Automotive speciaising in contemporary aesthetics. Their two distinctive design approaches claim to bring tradition and innovation together in a 425bhp V8 package.
Two different versions have been developed. The Heritage Edition is said to be refined, elegant, and authentically classic – staying true to the brand's coachbuilding heritage with sophisticated styling and timeless design cues.
The Urban Edition is more "commanding" – showcasing bold lines and a modern edge that define Urban Automotive's design ethos.
"Following the awesome Defender Soft-top by Urban collaboration revealed at Goodwood this year, we’re proud to announce another unique project between Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs – the Defender Pickup," says Patrick Meijer, CEO of AM Group.
"Using the unique design ethos of each brand has worked really well to create two exciting variations of the new Defender Pickup that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the luxury vehicle modification sector to exciting new levels."
Jan-Pieter Kroezen, CEO of Heritage Customs adds: "After completing the convertible, it felt like the right time to bring another ‘forgotten’ model of the Land Rover Defender range back to life — the pickup. The classic 110 Defender crew cab has always been, in my view, one of the most desirable Defenders ever made. I had a strong sense that we could capture that same spirit with the new Defender 130 and I’m proud to say we’ve achieved exactly that.”
The Defender Pickup is featured in the latest video on Urban Automotive’s YouTube channel, which you can view here.
