Thread: Defender and defender extreme difference

Hi Ean
some of the differences to my knowledge were;
ABS/Traction Control
Electric front windows
Boost Alloy wheels
Factory bullbar and towbar

I think central locking was usually activated as well.
Paint job and decals also.

That's off the top of my head.
Mine is an 02 extreme.

Cheers,
Paul.

I thought it was just a sticker that differentiated them.

Not sure, I've got a 110 wagon 2002 extreme, factory ABS, TC, and air with alloy wheels, blue paint, LR bullbar. Power front windows, central locking.
Maybe if a few put up their year, model and factory specs it would show the differences?

One bloke had an earlier defender(not extreme) td5 , 99 or 2000 110 wagon with no ABS or TC, and steel wheels. But manufacturers change model specs at a whim so best compare same years.

03 Xtreme (rover rear diff model)
Front elec windows
side steps
bullbar/towbar
aircon
abs/traction control
Stickers
Central locking without key fob but bought a fob as receiver factory installed just not enabled

Cheers
Gary

I have an 2000 Xtreme and there are only a few minor differences off the floor. As far as I know the Xtreme was an Australian promotion only.
Air con standard
Alloy wheels - NOT Boost but standard LR that were also an option on standard.
TC/ABS standard - also available on standard as an option.
LR Tow Bar and Bull bar I believe as standard.
Metallic paint I think as well with a couple of stickers.
Extra holes for water to get in and cats to get out.

Electric Windows on front was not standard in all, but may have become in later models?? Not on 99-01
Central locking fitted on later models?? Not on 99-01

Tomb Raider edition came out with all above in grey plus
Elec windows,
Updated centre dash
roof rack
Different wheels
side steps

I have a 1999 MY Xtreme.
The Xtreme was an Australian promotion only and the AC that I have was fitted locally and differs slightly from the UK type fitted. I believe that it is basically a UK County Station Wagon.
Alloy wheels - Deep Dish I think they are called
TC/ABS as standard.
LR Bull bar as standard (Could have been TJM or ARB depending on dealer location), tow pack was an option as was a snorkel.
Metallic paint was standard but strangely the "Xtream stickers were an option.
Electric Windows and central locking are not fitted to my MY.

Cheers

Nino.