New Defender gears up to make an appearance at the Jaguar Land Rover Festival

The new Land Rover Defender will be the star of the show at the second annual Jaguar Land Rover Festival.

Having made its last public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new vehicle will make its French public debut at the show.

Hosted at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry , the three-day event will give visitors of all ages the chance to experience both Jaguars and Land Rovers like never before.

Guests will be able to explore each brand’s current range of vehicles, including the I-PACE, facelifted XE, and new Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, as well as getting the opportunity to test the vehicles first-hand.

Adult visitors can try to drive a Jaguar to its limits on the Smartcone course or experience what a Land Rover can do off road. There will also be the Young Drivers Experience and electric Defender trail available for younger members to get involved.

Those who feel they can give Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s Mitch Evans a run for his money, can take on his lap times with the Formula E simulator, while those who prefer to explore heritage won’t be disappointed as there will be a selection of historic Jaguars and Land Rovers on display.

Alongside the vehicles, visitors will also be able to enjoy live music and a variety of culinary delights.

The second Jaguar Land Rover Festival runs from 11-13 October, book your tickets here.

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