2026 Land Rover Defender 110 X & Trophy Edition: Solon Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 110 Trophy Edition and X

The Defender 110 Trophy Edition (from $87,400 MSRP) is a limited-run special edition built off Land Rover's expedition-ready parts bin, with exclusive paint and an adventure accessory bundle. The 110 X (from $95,600) sits a step above it as the highest non-V8, non-OCTA trim, adding height-adjustable adaptive air suspension, extra ground clearance, heated and ventilated front seats, and orange brake calipers. Both run the 395-hp P400 mild-hybrid inline-six and both are built for buyers who actually plan to take a Defender off pavement, not just look like they might.

Two different ways to get to "capable"

Trophy Edition and X both sit above the core S and X-Dynamic SE trims, but they get there differently. Trophy Edition is a special-edition play: exclusive Deep Sandglow Yellow or Santorini Black paint and an adventure accessory bundle built for buyers who want a Defender that looks ready for an expedition the moment it leaves the lot, without necessarily adding the mechanical upgrades of the X. The X trim is the mechanical answer — height-adjustable adaptive air suspension that raises ground clearance on demand, orange brake calipers signaling the upgraded stopping hardware underneath, heated and ventilated front seats, and expanded off-road terrain modes layered on top of Terrain Response 2.

Both trims run the same 395-hp P400 mild-hybrid inline-six as X-Dynamic SE, so the power difference between this tier and the core trims isn't the story — the story is what each trim adds around that engine. A buyer cross-shopping the two should think about it less as "which is faster" and more as "do I want the styling statement or the suspension and clearance upgrade," since those are genuinely different priorities.

Where that actually matters around Northeast Ohio

Neither trim is aimed narrowly at rock crawling, but the added ground clearance on the X shows up in ordinary Ohio winter driving more than buyers expect — unplowed side streets after a lake-effect snowfall, the ruts that form at the edge of a gravel driveway once the frost sets in, or simply clearing a curb cut piled with plowed snow that a lower SUV would scrape. The Trophy Edition's adventure accessory bundle leans more toward weekend use: roof-mounted gear, a look built for camping and trail trips to spots like the Cuyahoga Valley or further into Pennsylvania and West Virginia, without necessarily needing the X's raised ride height to get there.

What buyers say

Julie L. bought a Tasmin Blue 110 and specifically called out the air suspension ride quality that both the X and Trophy Edition inherit from the broader lineup: "We loved the Tasmin Blue Defender 110's ride with air suspension... This will be great for camping trips and transporting the whole family." That's the exact use case these two trims are built around — family capability that doesn't stop being capable once the pavement does. Rick, the salesperson Julie worked with, came up in her review for being "extremely professional and thorough but not at all pushy" during the test drive and decision process.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the Defender X and Trophy Edition?

X is a mechanical upgrade — adaptive air suspension with extra ground clearance, heated and ventilated seats, and orange brake calipers. Trophy Edition is a limited special edition built around exclusive paint and an adventure accessory bundle. Both share the 395-hp P400 inline-six.

Is "X" the same trim as "X-Dynamic SE"?

No — they're different trims. X-Dynamic SE is a step-up trim from the core lineup; X sits higher on the 110 ladder, just below Trophy Edition and the V8/OCTA trims, with its own suspension and clearance upgrades.

How much does a 2026 Defender 110 X cost?

MSRP starts at $95,600, plus the $1,950 destination charge, before Ohio sales tax, registration, and options. Trophy Edition starts at $87,400 plus destination.

Is the Trophy Edition a limited production run?

Yes, it's a special-edition configuration built around exclusive paint and equipment rather than a standing catalog trim, so availability depends on current allocation. Ask Land Rover Solon about current Trophy Edition inventory.

Ready to see the ride height difference

The adaptive air suspension on the X is easiest to appreciate in person, raised on a lift or simply parked next to a core-trim 110. Both configurations are available to test drive at 6137 Kruse Drive, alongside the V8 and OCTA trims for buyers still deciding how far up the ladder to go.

MSRP figures exclude the $1,950 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Performance and fuel-economy figures are manufacturer and EPA estimates, and real-world results will differ. Special-edition availability and equipment are subject to change; confirm current specs with Land Rover Solon. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Land Rover Solon.