LAND Rover will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new special edition of the iconic Defender - the SVX. The Land Rover Defender SVX was unveiled for the first time by Zara Phillips at the British Red Cross Ball in London. The world's first SVX was donated by Land Rover UK to the British Red Cross to auction at the event.

While most of the 25,000 Defenders produced each year are working tools for everyone from farmers and foresters to aid agencies, Land Rover says the SVX is the most stylish and feature-packed version it has ever produced.

With metallic black paintwork and subtle satin black graphic decals, the Defender SVX will be available in both 90 soft-top and 90 station wagon versions.

Distinctive exterior features have a contrasting silver finish, such as the unique 'Defender' and 'SVX' badges, tubular side-steps, and the bold surround for the front grille and new, clear-lens headlamps.

All vehicles will also feature new, 'diamond turned' five-spoke alloy wheels, a reinforced aluminium front undershield and clear LED rear lights. To bring the SVX interiors right up to date, they are equipped with custom-designed Recaro front seats, distinctive alloy gearknobs, a new audio system (with subwoofer and USB socket), iPod cradle and Garmin satellite navigation.

Production of the Defender SVX will start in spring 2008, with deliveries to customers starting from early summer. Prices will be announced later in the year.