The Land Rover Defender has gained the option of six brand new paint colours, which pay tribute to the spirit of adventure.
According to the British company, the newly announced Atlas hues mix ‘heritage Defender shades with adventurous new tones inspired by epic and breathtaking landscapes across the world’.
Atlas colours can be ordered on most Land Rover Defender models, with versions of the 90, 110 and long-wheelbase 130 all eligible.
The paint is paired with a contrasting black roof as standard, but a white roof is offered for those who prefer a classic Defender look.
This added personalisation does not come cheap, however, with the Atlas shades adding £5,000 to the price of a Defender. Buyers can also specify matte or gloss paint protection film, at a further cost of £4,500.
Celebrating the globe-trotting Defender
Four of the Atlas shades are modern interpretations of classic Land Rover colours, with Mara Red (pictured above) said to be a ‘reinvigoration’ of Masai Red. A tribute to the ‘radiant tones’ of the savannah wilderness in southwest Kenya, the hue was originally worn by the Range Rover in the 1970s.
Pantelleria Blue (see top photo) is inspired by the Italian island of the same name, and reboots the heritage Pageant Blue to channel ‘the deep tones of the Mediterranean’.
Galway Green is a more modern Land Rover hue, being used between 2008 and 2016, while Buckingham Blue was offered from 2006 to 2013.
Australia’s Blue Mountains, and their golden limestone caves, have provided a name and inspiration for the new Jenolan Gold colour.
Finally, Aira Green takes its essence from the mossy banks of the Aira Force waterfall in the Lake District. Land Rover says it ‘illustrates Defender’s capability to push beyond boundaries and tackle challenging terrain’.
The toughest paint colours around
Land Rover’s introduction of the Atlas colours follows the opening of a new Universal Paint Line, which expands the company’s factory in Nitra, Slovakia.
The new line uses industry-first technology, with seven‑axis overhead rail robots for painting. The Atlas shades are described as the most durable and robust Defender colours to date.
Patrick McGillycuddy, managing director for the Defender brand, commented: “The Atlas colours are the rarest expressions of Defender, created for those who value individuality and authenticity.
“The range introduces a vibrant and rugged set of new exterior finishes to our clients, offering even greater customisation and choice to an already comprehensive lineup.
“With Aira Green and Jenolan Gold, clients can choose newly created colours to push the boundaries of adventure, while Galway Green, Buckingham Blue, Mara Red and Pantelleria Blue exude the legacy and heritage of Defender’s globetrotting history.”
Orders for Defenders in Atlas paint colours can be placed now, with Land Rover’s online configurator already updated to display these latest options.
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