2026 Land Rover Defender 110 X & Trophy Edition: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: Defender 110 X & Trophy Edition

The X and Trophy Edition sit above X-Dynamic SE on the 110 ladder, both built on the 395-hp mild-hybrid inline-six and both aimed at buyers who actually plan to use the Defender’s off-road hardware. X starts at $95,600 MSRP with height-adjustable adaptive air suspension, extra ground clearance, and heated/ventilated front seats. Trophy Edition, at $87,400, is a limited color-and-package special edition — Deep Sandglow Yellow or Santorini Black paint with an expedition accessory bundle. Both exclude the $1,950 destination charge.

2026 Land Rover Defender wading through water off-road
Wading depth up to 35.4 inches with 3D Surround Camera depth readout. Photo: Land Rover USA.

Two different ways to spend on capability

X and Trophy Edition aren’t a straight ladder — they’re two different answers to “I want more than X-Dynamic SE.” X is the more expensive of the two and it earns that with genuine hardware: height-adjustable adaptive air suspension that raises ground clearance for serious off-road use, a Meridian sound system upgrade, heated and ventilated front seats, and the visual signature of orange brake calipers peeking through the wheels. It’s the last stop before the V8 and OCTA trims on the performance ladder, and the last trim where the mild-hybrid six is the engine rather than a V8.

Trophy Edition is a different kind of upgrade — a limited special edition built off the X-Dynamic SE/X foundation, distinguished by exclusive Deep Sandglow Yellow or Santorini Black paint and a bundled expedition accessory package rather than a suspension upgrade. It’s aimed squarely at buyers who want the Defender to look the part of an expedition vehicle from the outside, whether or not every owner takes it wading through 35 inches of water on a given weekend. Both trims are genuinely capable of it — the wading depth, the 3D Surround Camera water-depth readout, and the Terrain Response 2 system are shared across the range — but X and Trophy Edition are where Land Rover starts marketing that capability as the point, rather than a spec-sheet footnote.

What that capability means outside Brooklyn

Neither Coney Island nor the Belt Parkway will test a Defender’s wading depth, but the towing and ground-clearance advantages show up closer to home than buyers expect. Advanced Tow Assist and the up-to-8,200-lb rating on six-cylinder Defenders make these trims a genuinely capable choice for owners hauling a boat out to Jamaica Bay or a trailer upstate for the weekend, and the extra ground clearance on X specifically helps with the potholes and unrepaired winter damage that turn up on secondary roads once you’re outside the five boroughs. It’s not a truck bought for New York streets; it’s a truck that happens to also handle New York streets without complaint.

What buyers say

Robert B., a recent 110 buyer, wrote: “I had a great experience buying my Defender from Sam at Land Rover Brooklyn. They have a great selection of vehicles in stock and process was easy and low pressure. It’s also a beautiful facility. Overall would purchase from them again.” Another buyer, on the inventory selection specifically: “I visited them looking for a used Land Rover, specifically a 2023-2024 Defender with low mileage, and they had several available.” Selection is a recurring theme across Defender reviews at this store — the dealership’s stated claim of the largest Land Rover inventory in the Tri-State area shows up in practice as buyers finding the specific configuration, including higher trims like X, actually in stock rather than needing a months-long factory order.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between Defender 110 X and Trophy Edition?

X is a hardware upgrade — adaptive air suspension, extra ground clearance, upgraded sound, heated/ventilated seats — priced at $95,600. Trophy Edition, at $87,400, is a limited special edition defined by exclusive paint colors and a bundled adventure accessory package rather than a suspension change. Both use the 395-hp mild-hybrid six.

Is Trophy Edition the same as X-Dynamic SE?

No — Trophy Edition is a distinct special-edition trim, priced above X-Dynamic SE, built around exclusive Deep Sandglow Yellow or Santorini Black paint and an expedition accessory bundle rather than a base X-Dynamic SE color and equipment set.

Can the Defender 110 X really wade through water?

Yes, up to 35.4 inches, with the 3D Surround Camera displaying water depth and helping identify entry and exit points. It’s a real, factory-rated capability, not a marketing exaggeration — though few daily commutes will call on it.

How much can a Defender 110 X tow?

Up to 8,200 lbs with a braked trailer on six-cylinder and V8 Defenders, with Advanced Tow Assist helping manage the reverse steering.

Compare in the showroom

X and Trophy Edition read very differently in person — the paint on Trophy Edition especially doesn’t translate to photos the way it does under showroom lighting. Both trims cycle through Land Rover Brooklyn’s inventory regularly given the dealership’s stated inventory depth; ask a sales advisor what’s currently on the lot at 809 Neptune Avenue.

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MSRP figures exclude the $1,950 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Performance and towing figures are manufacturer estimates and real-world results will differ. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Land Rover Brooklyn.