Defender Launches Six New Atlas Colours Inspired by Adventure Around the World

Defender has unveiled Atlas, a range of six new exterior colours that mix heritage Defender shades with new tones inspired by landscapes from Kenya to Australia. Available across the line-up, including the new Defender Vertex, they are the first colours developed on the brand’s new Universal Paint Line in Nitra, Slovakia.

The six Atlas colours

Reimagined heritage shades

• Mara Red: an update of Masai Red, drawn from the savannah of south-west Kenya
• Pantelleria Blue: a modern take on Pageant Blue, inspired by the Mediterranean around the Italian island of Pantelleria

Returning classics

• Galway Green: inspired by the valleys, mountains and lakes of County Galway, Ireland
• Buckingham Blue: last offered on Defender between 2006 and 2013

Brand-new colours

• Aira Green: inspired by the mossy banks of Aira Force waterfall in the UK’s Lake District
• Jenolan Gold: drawn from the golden limestone Jenolan Caves beneath Australia’s Blue Mountains

Aira Green and Jenolan Gold are not yet on sale and may change before launch.

Built tough on a new paint line

The Universal Paint Line, the result of additional investment at Nitra, uses seven-axis overhead robots with automatic nozzle changes to deliver precise colour harmony across the whole vehicle. Defender says the extra production step makes Atlas among its most durable colours yet, and like all its paints they are tested to four times the industry standard for grit blasting.

Atlas colours come with a black contrast roof as standard, with a white roof as an option, and can be paired with Gloss or Matte Protective Films for added durability.

“The rarest expressions of Defender”

Patrick McGillycuddy, Managing Director, Defender, said: “The Atlas colours are the rarest expressions of Defender, created for those who value individuality and authenticity. The range introduces a vibrant and rugged set of new exterior finishes to our clients, offering even greater customisation and choice to an already comprehensive line-up.”

The new range joins existing options including Namib Orange, Tasman Blue, Woolstone Green and Carpathian Grey.

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