<ul><li>The 2026 Land Rover Defender receives a subtle facelift with minimal changes, but retains the supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine.</li><li>The supercharged V-8 engine, developed by Jaguar in the mid-1990s, is one of the oldest engines still in use and is likely to be phased out soon.</li><li>Minor updates include new headlight design, standard fog lights, interior changes with a larger infotainment display, and the option for Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control.</li><li>The 2026 Defender is already on sale in Europe, with uncertainty about US availability and the future of the supercharged V-8 engine due to tightening emissions regulations.</li></ul>

The 2026 Land Rover Defender Keeps the Supercharged V-8 Alive

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