It's ironic that an optional package removes a feature rather than adds one. That's what Land Rover is offering with the Defender 90, which can now be ordered in Europe without its rear-mounted spare wheel. The Spare Wheel Removal Kit takes away one of the SUV's signature design elements in exchange for better rear visibility and easier parking in tight spaces.
It's still the same fifth door, of course, and you can clearly see where the spare wheel used to be mounted. The rear could've looked even cleaner if Land Rover had designed a separate fifth door without spare-wheel mounting points, but that would've added cost for what is essentially a niche configuration. Instead, owners get a slightly tidier rear end without the expense of a completely redesigned door.
