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# Secret Agent-Approved SUVs
The Land Rover Defender Spectre Edition Will Be Featured in the Film

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-defender-spectre-edition
References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/land-rover-defender-spectre/) & [landrover](http://www.landrover.com/bond-experience/spectre-007.html)

There's nothing quite like a car that's designed with James Bond in mind, and that's exactly the case with the [Land Rover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanight) Defender Spectre Edition. The Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations department was commissioned by the team who were developing the latest [James Bond film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case) 'Spectre' to take the original Land Rover Defender and modify it to be worthy enough for 007 to use while out in the field.

Featuring 37-inch off-road tires perfect for chasing the bad guys, the Land Rover Defender Spectre Edition also features bespoke suspension, a custom lighting solution mounted on the roof, reinforced body panels and a whole slew of powerful changes under the hood.

To see the Land Rover Defender Spectre Edition in action, you can catch a screening of 'Spectre' when it hits theaters November 5th.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Secret-agent Suvs:** As secret agent-themed movies continue to attract audiences, there is an opportunity for car manufacturers to create specialized SUVs that cater to this niche market.
- **Off-road Performance:** As general consumer interest in off-road travel increases, there is an opportunity for car manufacturers to create more powerful and capable off-road vehicles that can handle extreme conditions.
- **Bespoke Vehicle Components:** As consumers seek customization options, there is an opportunity for car manufacturers to offer bespoke features and modifications for off-road vehicles specifically.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Manufacturing:** Car manufacturers have an opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in specialized vehicles for different markets, such as the secret agent and off-road niches.
- **Movie Production:** Movie studios have the potential to partner with car manufacturers to create custom vehicles for films and expand their marketing opportunities.
- **Consumer Goods:** As demand for specialized vehicles continues to rise, the off-road and secret-agent SUV markets present an opportunity for companies to create related consumer products, such as gear and apparel.

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