Urban Automotive & Heritage Customs Reveal New Defender Pickup

Two aftermarket specialists come together to create an unprecedented Defender.

Defender is one of the most cherished names in the world of off-roading, and the latest generation of the Defender has blossomed into its own brand. With multiple variants available, including the performance-oriented OCTA, which serves as the basis for Defender’s upcoming Dakar Rally contender, the Defender name is bigger than ever, standing atop an incredibly celebrated legacy. However, Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs, two firms both known for their customizations of the Defender, have taken the off-roading legend to a new level.

Both customization firms have come together to create a new coachbuilt masterpiece: the world’s first coachbuilt pickup version of the new Defender. Executed in two different visions from each brand, with a shared platform, the conversions are based on the Defender 130 and powered by a V8 engine with 425 horsepower on tap.

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Front view of a white Heritage Customs Land Rover Defender SUV parked on a driveway, with trees and greenery in the background.

A cream-colored Land Rover Defender with black wheels and a roof rack, customized by Urban Automotive, is parked on a paved path in a wooded area.

A close-up of the rear and side of a light-colored Defender Pickup with a black roof and trim, parked outdoors in a wooded area, showcases distinctive Urban Automotive styling.

Rear view of a Heritage Customs Defender Pickup with a truck bed conversion, black trim, tinted windows, and roof racks, parked outdoors near trees.

The photo shows the front interior of a Defender Pickup with tan leather seats featuring diamond stitching, viewed through the open driver’s side door.

The image shows the rear passenger seats of a Defender Pickup with tan leather upholstery and diamond-pattern stitching, viewed from the open rear door—a refined touch reminiscent of Heritage Customs design.

Brown leather and black steering wheel, digital dashboard, and touchscreen infotainment system inside a modern SUV, featuring tan leather trim and driver controls—crafted with Heritage Customs detail for the Defender Pickup.

A white Defender Pickup with black wheels and roof rack is parked on a paved road, surrounded by trees and greenery—a true Urban Automotive statement blending rugged style with Heritage Customs design.

A white and black Defender Pickup, customized by Heritage Customs, is parked on a forest road, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

A light green Defender Pickup with black accents, customized by Heritage Customs, is parked on a narrow paved road surrounded by trees and greenery, viewed from the rear—a true Urban Automotive statement.

A matte black Defender Pickup with roof lights is parked on a paved surface in front of a modern concrete building, showcasing Heritage Customs style.

A dark-colored Heritage Customs Defender Pickup is parked outdoors in front of a modern building with geometric concrete panels and minimal landscaping.

A dark green, modern Defender Pickup with tinted windows parked on a paved surface, viewed from above at an angle—showcasing the bold style of Heritage Customs.

A dark green Defender Pickup by Urban Automotive, styled by Heritage Customs, parked on a paved surface and viewed from above at an angle in natural lighting.

A black, modern SUV by Urban Automotive with rugged tires, roof lights, and a sleek, boxy design is shown on a dark background.

A black modern Defender Pickup is shown from a low rear angle against a dark background, highlighting its tail lights and rugged design features.

The Heritage Customs version of the coachbuilt Defender pickup features a classic, elegant configuration that is reminiscent of the timeless appeal of historic Defender and Land Rover aesthetics. Meanwhile, the Urban Automotive take on the pickup features an edgier, dark style to its configuration.

After design renders of the new Defender pickup were revealed, the UK debut of the caochbuilt off-roader was announced to take place in July 2026, specifically at next year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Artfully transformed from an SUV into a highly capable pickup, the Defender’s legend grows even bigger thanks to the customization expertise of Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs.

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