Land Rover announced today that the Defender 110 Station Wagon equipped with the Utility Pack will get the N1 Light Commercial Vehicle classification. The Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon has a 1,000kg payload capability and will be classified as a light goods vehicle.
The Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon comes at no extra cost and includes paneled sides which replace the standard windows.
The Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon price starts at 23,970.00 GBP.
Land Rover Press Release:
From today, all Defender 110 Station Wagons featuring the Utility Pack will gain a classification change from M1 passenger carrying to N1 Light Commercial Vehicle. With a payload capability in excess of 1,000kg, the Defender 110 Utility Wagon also meets requirements to be classified as a light goods vehicle for VAT purposes should the usage be commercial.
The Utility Pack, which is a no cost option available on all three trim levels – base, County and XS – replaces the rear side windows of the standard station wagon with paneled sides, providing a secure load space area whilst still maintaining seating for five people.
Customers purchasing a Defender 110 Utility Wagon for commercial requirements can benefit from VAT reclaim, Benefit in Kind tax capped at £3000 for light commercial vehicles and an LCV rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – £185 from May 1, 2009.
John Edwards, UK managing director, Land Rover said:
"The change in classification for the Defender 110 Utility wagon provides our business customers with a more flexible and cost-effective alternative to other double cabs. The Utility pack ensures a more secure load space whilst not affecting the vehicle's ability to transport five people comfortably – making it an ideal workhorse."
Prices for the Utility Wagon will start from £23,970.00 OTR (£20,874.78 exc. 15% VAT but including VED and £55 registration fee).
For more information on the Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon, to book a test drive or to locate your local Land Rover dealership please log onto www.landrover.co.uk
