by Bennett Oghifo
The Land Rover Defender has been named Supreme Winner Womenâs World Car of the Year 2021. The triumph is the first time a Land Rover has won the top prize at the awards and is the latest in a series of international honours for the most capable Land Rover ever made.
The automaker said Defender remains true to the pioneering spirit that has been a Land Rover hallmark for over 70 years and redefines adventure for the 21st century. Iconic in name, shape and capability, it is available in a choice of body designs and can be personalised with a choice of four Accessory Packs to help owners make more of their world.
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The new Defender has impressed the judges of WWCOTY
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The new Land Rover Defender has picked up top honours at the Women s World Car of the Year awards.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender has taken out the top gong at the Women s World Car of the Year awards, being named the ‘Supreme Winner’ for 2021.
Initially winning the Best Medium SUV category, the Defender has now taken the overall award, with the judges commending the new-generation four-wheel-drive for its “distinctive design, all-conquering off-road capability, excellent on-road dynamics and 21st century practicality and connectivity”.
Category winners were announced in late February ahead of the top award announcement on International Women s Day, with nine category winners including Peugeot 208 (Urban Car), Skoda Octavia (Family Car), Lexus LC500 cabriolet (Luxury Car), Ferrari F8 Spider (Sport Car), Peugeot 2008 (Urban SUV), Kia Sorento (Large SUV), Ford F-150 (4x4/Pick-up) and Honda E (Electric Veh