Defender Atlas: six colours to express its character
Defender is expanding its personalisation options with the Atlas colours, unveiled on 10 November 2026. Combining reinterpreted heritage shades with new landscape-inspired hues, the palette offers another expression of the British off-roader’s character. Defender Atlas: heritage takes on new colours : Mara Red reinterprets the historic Masai Red, while Pantelleria Blue updates Pageant Blue. Galway Green and Buckingham Blue also return, bringing familiar references from the Defender world into a contemporary configuration. For buyers, colour is a central part of personalisation. Depending on its combination with the roof and finishes, it can emphasise the vehicle’s presence or create a more understated appearance.
Aira Green and Jenolan Gold: two forthcoming additions
The palette’s two entirely new colours draw inspiration from specific landscapes. Aira Green evokes the moss-covered banks of Aira Force waterfall in England’s Lake District. Jenolan Gold takes its inspiration from the golden limestone formations of Australia’s Jenolan Caves. However, neither colour is commercially available at the time of the announcement. Their appearance remains subject to change before launch, for which no date is specified. Contrast roofs and protective films: configuring your Defender : The Atlas paints are paired with a contrasting black roof, with white available as an option. Gloss or matte protective films also allow owners to change the finish while adding protection to the bodywork. Development of these colours draws on the new Universal Paint Line facility in Nitra, Slovakia. When choosing a finish, comparing samples and actual vehicles is worthwhile: photographs do not always fully capture the nuances visible in different light.
Defender Atlas in Switzerland: versions and prices to be confirmed
The programme covers several configurations of the Defender 90, 110 and 130, although not all versions are eligible. The announcement specifically excludes Defender S, Hard Top S, 130 Outbound, Trophy Edition and OCTA Black. Surcharges in CHF, available combinations and Swiss delivery times are not confirmed in this international announcement. These details will need to be checked with an official retailer for each configuration. Discover premium SUV news and vehicles offered in Switzerland on LuxuryCars.ch.
