# A Cheaper US Defender Could Ride On Jeep Bones | Carscoops

> - JLR plans new U. S. -specific Defender models with Stellantis.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/jlr-defender-stellantis-us-production/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81ff5e712f8d354bbf76f4)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #defender #bones #carscoops #cheaper #jeep #ride #models #plans
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