- Six new Atlas colours for Defender.
- Three categories: updated, heritage and new.
- First colours from new Nitra paint line.
- Black contrast roof standard, white optional.
- Available across the line-up, including Vertex.
A new range of six exterior paint colours, called Atlas, has been released for the Defender, combining heritage shades with new tones named after landscapes around the world. The colours are available across the line-up and multiple Defender specifications, including the new Defender Vertex.
Defender Atlas colours and their origins
The six colours fall into three categories. Mara Red and Pantelleria Blue are inspired by former Defender paints, with Mara Red updating the heritage Masai Red and drawing its tone from the savannah of southwest Kenya. Pantelleria Blue reimagines Pageant Blue and references the Mediterranean around the volcanic Italian island of Pantelleria.
Galway Green and Buckingham Blue are returning heritage colours. The first takes its cue from the valleys, mountains and lakes of County Galway in Ireland, while Buckingham Blue was previously offered between 2006 and 2013. The two brand new shades are Aira Green, named after the Aira Force Waterfall in the Lake District in the UK, and Jenolan Gold, based on the limestone caves of Jenolan under Australia’s Blue Mountains.
Paint built at Nitra in Slovakia
Atlas is the first range developed on the new Universal Paint Line at Nitra, Slovakia, following additional investment at the plant. The robotic facility uses seven-axis overhead rail robots with automatically changing spray nozzles for electrostatic coverage. It adds a further step to production, and the paint is tested to withstand four times the industry standard for grit blasting, with painted panels submerged in water for 72 hours before the cycle is repeated.
Patrick McGillycuddy, Managing Director of Defender, said the Atlas colours “are the rarest expressions of Defender, created for those who value individuality and authenticity.”
Roof options and protective films
As standard, each colour is paired with a black contrast roof, with a white contrast roof available as an option. Buyers can also specify Gloss or Matte Protective Films, a wrap that guards against scratches and uses the sun’s UV rays to help repair micro-scratches over time.
The new shades join existing options including Namib Orange, introduced this year, Tasman Blue, Woolstone Green and Carpathian Grey. Defender X, Vertex and OCTA models can also be ordered in Patagonia White Matte Wrap, partnered with Fuji White.
Supplied by MotorPress (Nomaswazi Nkosi, PR Specialist, Land Rover South Africa)
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