Sri Lanka's Emerging Automobile Community for Land Rover Defender

Hasibu Rahaman · Oct 03, 2025, 05:02 PM

With changes expected in the 2026 Defender, I wonder how well the new model will adapt to Sri Lanka's roads, regulations, and market. Some questions on my mind:

Will the new suspension & chassis suit rough terrain, potholes, bad rural roads?
Will import duty / regulations accept the newer tech (emissions, hybrid, electrics)?
Will spare parts be available locally for the 2026 version?
Will the resale / collector demand for new-model Defenders be strong in Sri Lanka?

I'd love to hear from folks who import, repair, or modify Defenders in SL — your thoughts or experience forecasting this shift.

Mendis_Lasi · Oct 14, 2025, 10:31 AM

Yes
It is very likely that many spare parts for the 2026 Defender will become available locally, especially through the authorized dealer network (Access Motors) and established spare-parts importers like N H Piyasena and Sons, Green Oval etc. Parts covering maintenance, body/chassis, brakes, drivetrain etc. will likely be accessible over time. However, some newer components (hybrid/electric systems, advanced electronics, suspension/chassis updates) may have limited local availability at first, be more expensive, or require longer lead times until the supply chain fully adapts.