Land Rover Defender Limo: 6×4 Puma Concept not just for prom

The guys from Sime Darby’s Land Rover which is based in Malaysia has decided to show of their limo version of their Land Rover Defender. Get one thing straight though, this 6X4 Puma concept is not designed to take a bunch of teens to their prom, it has been getting a lot of interest from Malaysian Armed Forces. The Land Rover Defender 6X4 Puma Concept has been designed and developed by Sasbilt Technologies Malaysia and Land Rover Malaysia, and the most noticeable difference with this vehicle is that it is a six-wheeler and has a long wheelbase of 3302mm.

The long wheel base is not just for show, this means that if the armed forces do decide to take up this 6×4 Puma Concept allows them to use a custom body for a different range of missions. The extra space in the rear allows for an electric generator which can power the powerful radio and satellite needed to communicate with team members, as well accommodate 4 passengers. This concept will basically be a versatile VSAT satellite vehicle which can be used in the battlefield. The vehicle will be powered by a 2.4 liter turbodiesel engine Ford Duratorq Puma engine.

I am not to certain how this long vehicle will work in the battlefield, Land Rovers have always been known for how great they are off-road but as this has a long wheel-base it could easily become stuck when it has to go over a hump or small rock formations.

Source – Paul Tan