Land Rover

Land Rover Defender

Price $72,550 – $141,550
Fuel consumption 10.8 – 16.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
Land Rover stopped making the original Defender in 2016 and brought it back for 2020. It’s currently available in three different sizes and with a selection of three engines. The list includes a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder (296 horsepower), a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder with mild hybrid technology (395 horsepower) and a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 (either 493 horsepower or 518 horsepower depending on the model). The Defender is an exceptional off-roader that comes with a hefty price.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 78%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Mid-size luxury SUVs
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What's new in 2024

New Outbound variant, the V8 is now offered on the 130 variant and with the new P500 tune.

Pros

  • High-performance engines
  • Impressive off-road capabilities
  • Unique look

Cons

  • Price that climbs quickly with options
  • Not very efficient in terms of consumption
  • Interior more robust than luxurious

Recalls

none