Defender Wide Body Chelsea Truck Co. - Design by KAHN®
Apr 17, 2025
Redefining road presence for the modern icon.
Since 2012, the Chelsea Truck Co. has been rewriting the rulebook for how a Defender should look, feel, and command attention. The original Wide Track Defender wasn’t just a body kit, it was a statement. A formidable, more aggressive reinterpretation of Britain’s most popular 4x4, built with the kind of detail and swagger you won’t find in a traditional dealership.
Fast forward to 2025, and the team at Kahn Design, the design house behind the Chelsea Truck Co., is once again elevating the game. Enter the Widebody: a carefully evolved design built for the modern L663-generation Defender, marrying heritage cues with contemporary craftsmanship.
Where others might rest on their laurels, Kahn Design refines. This latest iteration isn’t just a visual update; it’s a complete rethink of form and function. First seen on last year’s Defender X Prototype, the new Wide Track package retains the muscular silhouette customers have come to love, but adds sharper lines, cleaner integration, and a more purposeful stance.
The big news? The entire kit is now constructed from high-grade automotive ABS — a material prized in the industry for its lightweight strength and durability. This change doesn’t just improve fit and finish; it allows for a more accessible price point without compromising on the premium feel clients expect from Chelsea Truck Co.
One of the previous generation’s limitations is also addressed: compatibility with our bumper vents. The previous front wings extended further onto the front bumper, and in response to customer demand, we have remodelled the arches to allow full front-end styling compatibility, an essential finishing touch for those building the ultimate urban/off-road Defender.
Designed under the watchful eye of Afzal Kahn, the brand’s founder and Chief Designer, each component is shaped with a designer’s eye and an engineer’s precision. The wide-track arches aren’t just bigger — they’re better, sculpted to complement the Defender’s bold proportions while allowing it to retain all of its off-road credentials. This is no show pony.
The Wide Body Defender is more than a styling kit, it’s a continuation of a design legacy. It speaks to a driver who demands presence without shouting, who values materiality and craftsmanship as much as capability.
The Wide Body kit is available now for 90 and 110 and is also part of our Series II Conversions soon to be available through our dealer network.
Alternatively, a range of converted vehicles is available now via KAHN Automobiles.
