Latest Update
The Land Rover Defender’s EV version will possibly launch in 2027 or 2028.
Exterior Design
The newest edition of the Land Rover Defender features deep red paint, 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels, a black grille, and a body-coloured spare wheel cover. On the other side, the Defender’s boxy silhouette, short overhangs and its upright stance are a legendary off-road heritage in themselves.
Interior & Features
Step inside the Land Rover Defender, and the cabin will greet its customers with a sliding panoramic roof, Resist and Resolve seat upholstery, and a heated steering wheel across most models. Coming to the technological features, the Defender offers the Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen, a 12.3-inch interactive driver display, and available Meridian sound systems. The comfort features in the Defender include 12-way semi-powered or 14-way electrically adjustable front seats, heated and cooled front seats, heated second- and third-row seats, an electrically adjustable steering column, and a front centre console refrigerator compartment. Ambient lighting options include ten-colour configurable cabin lighting, illuminated metal tread plates, and bright metal pedals on higher-end models.
Variant and Colours
The Land Rover Defender comes in four variants, including Defender 110, Defender 90, Defender 130, and the most powerful Defender Octa.
Moreover, this luxury SUV by Land Rover comes in a range of colour options, including:
- Fuji White
- Santorini Black
- Pangea Green
- Gondwana Stone
- Tasman Blue
- Carpathian Grey
- Silicon Silver
- Hakuba Silver
- Eiger Grey
- Lantau Bronze
- Yulong White
Engine, Capacity & Mileage
The standard engine of this supercharged SUV consists of a 296 bhp 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine which is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Similar to other Land Rover models, this SUV also comes in both diesel and petrol options. However, all models in the lineup come equipped with locking differentials and four-wheel drive capabilities.
Additionally, a 3.0-litre inline-six engine with 395 horsepower which uses a 48-volt hybrid system, a turbocharger, and an electric supercharger is also in the options. If you need the superior speed in your Defender, the 518-hp supercharged V-8 is your ticket.
Typically, the Defender 90 with the V8 engine can reach 100 km/h in just 4.4 secs.
Moreover, the twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp is the most powerful engine that comes under the hood of the flagship Defender Octa.
Safety Features
The safety features in the Defender include:
- rear ISOFIX child seat anchors
- a perimetric alarm
- customer configurable autolock
- power-operated child locks
- seat belt reminders
- push-button start
- front airbags with passenger seat occupant detector
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Dimensions & Weight
The dimensions of the Land Rover Defender include:
- Length: 5018 mm
- Width: 2105 mm
- Height: 1967 mm
- Wheelbase: 3022 mm
- Ground Clearance: 291 mm
Rivals
The Land Rover Defender competes with other luxury SUVs such as the BMW X7, Porsche Cayenne, and Toyota Land Cruiser.
