The new Land Rover Baby Defender 4X4 is arriving in 2027 as a compact luxury electric SUV built on the EMA platform. It will rival the Mercedes Little G with bold design, futuristic EV technology, and rugged off-road DNA.
Land Rover Baby Defender – The Mini Luxury 4X4 of the Future
Land Rover is set to introduce a new member of its iconic Defender family – the Land Rover Baby Defender, expected to debut globally in 2027.
Sometimes referred to as the Defender Sport, this model will be the smallest and most affordable Defender, designed to appeal to a wider luxury EV audience. Carrying the rugged legacy of the Defender into the modern electric era, it will combine:
- Off-road performance
- Advanced electric powertrains
- Progressive technologies
- Compact yet premium design

Small, Modern Design and Dimensions
- Expected length: 4.6 metres
- Width: 2 metres
- Height: less than 1.8 metres
- Compact proportions to sit below the standard Defender
- Boxy silhouette with upright stance, large wheel arches, and LED DRLs
- Early spy shots reveal a muscular yet urban-friendly SUV – ideal for both city driving and adventure getaways
Platform and Propulsion
- Built on Land Rover’s new EMA modular platform, developed for next-gen EVs
- Likely to feature twin electric motors for all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 800V electrical system allowing ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW
- Battery packs expected from Tata’s upcoming UK Gigafactory
- Final assembly at Land Rover’s Merseyside facility in the UK, preserving British heritage

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Features and Technology
- Quality interior, high-tech infotainment system, digital cockpit, and connected car features.
- ADAS functions that include lane assist, active cruise control, and autonomous driving (anticipated).
- Continuous improvement updates over the air (OTA).
- Pay attention to environmental friendliness with environmental-friendly materials inside the aircraft.
Market Positioning
- As an entry level defender of the high-end EV range.
- Appealing to younger, urban customers who are interested in an upscale, but utilitarian electric SUV.
- Will also compete directly with the forthcoming 2027 electric Mercedes-Benz little G SUV.
- It falls in the segment of compact luxury electric off-roader that is catching fire across the globe.
Why Baby Defender is Important
The long-time synonymous Land Rover Defender first appeared in 1948 and was a sign of toughness and unadventurous exploration.

Land Rover, by the new Baby Defender, is not only tapping into its diehard fanbase but also another group of people who want to drive an EV but with the luxury and performance that they have been known to perform coupled with sustainability at a lower price point and in a smaller size.