2023 Land Rover Defender

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Rating7.4
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$53,500 - $118,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A long list of customizable options.

Heavy rear door tends to open all the way due to their weight.

Defender 130 is newly introduced for 2023.

Strong off-road trailing ability.

Base engine may not be exciting to drive.

Over 13-inches longer than the Defender 110.

Massive cargo option.

Packages and options get expensive.

Specs & Features

$68,650

price

TBD

horsepower

TBD

torque

TBD

transmission

1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

With a history spanning more than 30 years, the Land Rover Defender is one of the most complete off-road vehicles. The Defender, which caters to tourists, families, and anybody else who requires a practical and robust SUV, has grown to be the brand's most well-liked and in-demand vehicle. The Land Rover Defender 130, a new addition to the Land Rover lineage for the 2023 model year, will rule the all-terrain fullsize SUV market. Land Rover delivered the Defender 110 for those who complained the Defender 90 was small but now the brand has taken a move ahead to introduce the longer Defender 130 which may confuse some for thinking it to be a boat. The expanded rear overhang and standard three-row seating on this new SUV allow it to hold up to eight passengers. The SUV also welcomes a variety of technological advancements and design upgrades for both the outside and the interior. The absence of a V8 option on the new Defender is a drawback.

Buying Advice

Even though the Defender 130 is a capable off-roader, considering the lengthy proportion of this SUV, we think the car would majorly be used as a family tourer. Hence we’d stick to the SE as it carries the more powerful mild hybrid powertrain along with a long list of features and creature comfort. The SE is also priced below $80K, making it a value-oriented deal. However, pushing the budget all the way up to get the X trim seems like a good thing to do if you’re someone who likes to stick away from the neatly laid tarmac. The X trim gets height-adjustable air suspension and an upgraded Terrain Response System that makes it more off-road ready than any other Defender.

Trims

    80
    $68,650 Est. onwards
    • Engine: 1A
    • Horsepower: TBD hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    90
    $107,900 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 461 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 149 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
    110
    $53,500 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    90 S
    $55,100 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    110 S
    $58,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    90 SE
    $66,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    130 S
    $68,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 4800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 347 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    90 X-Dynamic SE
    $69,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    X Dynamic 90 SE
    $69,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    110 SE
    $69,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    110 X-Dynamic SE
    $72,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    130 SE
    $78,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    130 X-Dynamic SE
    $81,400 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    130 First Edition
    $84,700 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    X 90
    $88,400 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    110 X
    $90,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 119 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    130 X
    $99,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    90 Carpathian Edition
    $115,000 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 461 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 149 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
    110 Carpathian Edition
    $118,400 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 461 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 149 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg

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Engine

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Rating

7.89

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

Capacity

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7.5

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8

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6.67

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272 hp @ 6500 rpm

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2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.6 sec15.6 sec110 mph
    3.1 sec--
    5.2 sec13.9 sec144 mph
    5.5 sec--
    5.9 sec14.4 sec150 mph
    2023 BMW X3

    Ranked #5

    6 sec14.8 sec126 mph

    2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.404.6/476 mi.
      24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg15.9 gal.381.6/508.8 mi.
      23 mpg29 mpg26 mpg16 gal.368/464 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.371.8/490.1 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg16.2 gal.356.4/486 mi.
      2023 Audi Q5

      Ranked #3

      23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.-

      2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        197.5 in.79.1 in.77.4 in.8.9 in.119 in.
        198.4 in.78.7 in.66.1 in.7.5 in.120.5 in. -
        195.1 in.78.7 in.74.3 in.11.1 in.115.1 in. -
        194.9 in.76 in.68.1 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        194.7 in.77.8 in.67.5 in.8.1 in.116.3 in. -

        2023 Cadillac XT5

        Ranked #6

        189.6 in.74.9 in.66.1 in.7.8 in.112.5 in. -

        2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          34 cu.ft.-66.2 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.144.5 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.
          34.9 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.
          31.1 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.79.8 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.-74.3 cu.ft.
          32.1 cu.ft.-69.1 cu.ft.

          2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -34 cu.ft.66.2 cu.ft.
            55.6 cu.ft.32.7 cu.ft.55.6 cu.ft.
            2023 Audi Q5

            Ranked #3

            -25.8 cu.ft.54.1 cu.ft.
            84.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.84.3 cu.ft.
            57.6 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.57.6 cu.ft.
            84 cu.ft.34.9 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.

            2023 Land Rover Defender vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7716 lbs.2030 lbs.4830 lbs.
              19980 lbs.1091 lbs.3638 lbs.
              6000 lbs.1188 lbs.4850 lbs.
              5952 lbs.2010 lbs.4865 lbs.
              5940 lbs.-4940 lbs.
              5291 lbs.1540 lbs.4015 lbs.

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