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supporting confident women

WOMEN EMBRACING THE IMPOSSIBLE

THIS MONTH AND ALWAYS, WE CELEBRATE THE INTREPID WOMEN WHO ACT BOLDLY AND STRIVE TO EMBRACE THE IMPOSSIBLE

“Women embody the Defender lifestyle in everything they do. From making possible the everyday moments that matter, to pursuing once-in-a-lifetime heroic achievement, women show us there is greatness in embracing the impossible.”

Charlotte Blank, US Chief Marketing Officer, 
JLR North America

THE WOMEN BEHIND DEFENDER

MICHELLE O’CONNOR

Chief technical specialist in vehicle dynamics at JLR, Michelle O'Connor helped to tune the ride and handling of Defender and is now dedicated to mentoring a new generation of women engineers.

DANIELA ANDREI

Lead CAD engineer on Defender, Daniela Andrei ensured seating components met JLR’s exacting requirements and standards.

LUCY MOY

Lucy Moy joined JLR through a graduate scheme before bringing her expertise and insights to help shape the durability and practicality of Defender.

DORKA BÖSZE

A CAD engineer working on Defender after an internship with JLR, Dorka Bösze helped to improve Defender’s design to maximize useful storage solutions in doors.

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Daniela Andrei
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EMBRACING THE IMPOSSIBLE EVERY DAY

Defender of Women Long History

HONOURING WOMEN ADVENTURERS

Since inception, Defender vehicles have inspired and empowered women to pursue their passions and strive for excellence. From daily commutes to off-road competition to navigating the globe, there’s never been a more powerful pairing for adventure.

Defender of Women Inspiring Confidence

INSPIRING CONFIDENCE

Defender vehicles tackle challenging terrain with true certainty, giving you the confidence to go further. All-Wheel Drive and ultra-responsive handling deliver an uncompromised drive wherever the road leads you, and an intuitive driver display shows you the most relevant information on the journey ahead.

DEFENDER x REBELLE RALLY

Liza Beres and Jenna Fribley make fierce competition. They chose the Defender 130 to assist them as they put their off-road abilities and navigation skills to the test during the Rebelle Rally, an all-women off-road challenge.

Defender x Rebelle Rally

BIGGER THAN A DESTINATION

There’s a rich history of women harnessing the power of the Defender to help them achieve more, from challenging themselves at the Camel Trophy to exploring the Australian outback. When it comes to Defender and the women who drive them, the future looks bright.

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Defender of Women Award Winning Women

WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The female-founded charitable organization, Patriot Service Dogs, won the 2022 Defender Service Awards in the Veteran’s Outreach category for their selfless work training high-quality service dogs to assist struggling veterans.

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WOMEN TO THE RESCUE

The incredible volunteers of Manitoba Underdogs Rescue Inc. won the 2023 Defender Service Awards in the Animal Welfare category, and use their Defender to transport their rescues across rugged terrain and unforgiving weather.

Defender of Women Rewriting Rules

REWRITING THE RULES

Just outside the unmistakable and inspiring landscape of Zion National Park, four amazing pro riders are transforming the sport of freeride mountain biking with the help of their e-bikes and their Defender vehicle.

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PERSONALIZE YOURS

Made for every adventure and every woman. Customize it all; from size, colours and interior detailing to driving aids and accessories, personalize a Defender that fits your unique lifestyle.