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2021 MotorTrend SUV of the Year: Land Rover Defender

After a modified version of our regular SUV of the Year testing, one truck stood on top: The new Land Rover Defender. The brand's redesigned 4X4 icon impressed us with class-leading off-road performance as well as a serene ride once we were back on the freeway. Miguel Cortina explains how it clinched the calipers.

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