You can spot a Defender a mile away. The 2024 model keeps the iconic silhouette – those squared-off wheel arches, the side-hinged tailgate, and that proudly displayed full-size spare tire.

the ladder on the other side that lets you access the rooftop is a stand-alone accessory. All of that can be had on any Defender, you just have to click the appropriate option package when ...

From the September/October 2024 issue of Car and Driver ... We found no practical use for our example's side-mounted lockbox ...