Land Rover Defender
Since the return of the Defender in 2020, Land Rover has been constantly expanding the lineup with new models and powertrains. Customers can select a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder with mild hybrid technology or a supercharged 5.0-litre V8. The Defender also offers a choice of three wheelbases known as 90, 110 and 130. For 2023, Land Rover celebrates the 75th anniversary of its iconic SUV with a special edition.
Land Rover Defender
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$69,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,900 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,298/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 296 hp @ 5,500 rpm (221 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,500 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Nitra, SK |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 731 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 289 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/65R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/65R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,583 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,996 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,974 mm (78″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,587 mm (102″) |
| Weight | 2,065 kg (4,553 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 397 l and 1,563 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.9 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 191 km/h (119 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |