The Land Rover Defender fills a unique place in the automotive landscape — living somewhat of a double life.

It’s wholly built for tackling the off-road trails, but also has the composure to serve as a comfortable daily driver inside city limits.

It’s also more upscale in design than other off-road vehicle options such as the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco.

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender, and here are 5 key things to know if you are considering taking one home.

Outside of its flagship Range Rover offering, Land Rover’s most interesting vehicle may be the Land Rover Defender, which delivers a rugged, boxy look, an upscale interior, and a high-performing option to fans of getting off the beaten path.

With four decades of history, including a lengthy time frame when it was not sold in the U.S, the Defender is somewhat of a niche vehicle option today — but still has plenty to offer buyers in the off-roader segment.

WIth many off-roaders being rather pedestrian in terms of interior design, the Defender offers an opportunity to explore far-flung locales while remaining in a high-class setting.

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender 110 SE, and I’m back with a full report on how it holds up vs. other top off-roaders.