Land Rover has given the Defender range six new Atlas paint colours, each drawing inspiration from a different part of the world.
The shades take their names from locations in Kenya, Italy, Ireland, England and Australia, adding some interesting choices to the SUV’s colour palette.
Two of the colours revisit older Defender shades. Mara Red is a fresh take on the original Masai Red, inspired by Kenya’s Maasai lands, while Pantelleria Blue reinterprets the earlier Pageant Blue, taking its name from the volcanic island off Sicily. Both are reserved for the Defender Octa in the US, along with Galway Green, which is inspired by an Irish county.
Buckingham Blue also makes a comeback. It was previously offered on the Defender between 2006 and 2013.
The two entirely new additions are Aira Green, named after a waterfall in England’s Lake District, and Jenolan Gold, inspired by the limestone caves beneath Australia’s Blue Mountains.
The Atlas colours are available on selected Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130 models, paired with a black contrast roof. A white roof is also offered on select variants, depending on the market and trim.
