Land Rover has unveiled the Defender Dakar D7X-R ahead of its motorsport debut next year

Ruben Manahan IV, Jan 01, 2026

In a statement, the European automaker shared that the vehicle is set to have its formal introduction at the Dakar Rally come January 2026 (as part of a full 2026 World Rally‑Raid Championship campaign)

Ruben Manahan IV, Jan 01, 2026

A total of three examples will be readied — all expected to overcome more than 80 hours of driving that spans two weeks and cover around 5,000 kilometers of timed stages

Ruben Manahan IV, Jan 01, 2026

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