


Land Rover Defender 110
Model Years Produced: 2020 to Current
An engineering masterpiece, the Defender is just as capable of an off-road machine as it is a comfortable cruiser on the pavement. It’s more utilitarian than its siblings from Land Rover, but can still be optioned into quite a nice vehicle. Don’t let the pictures fool you—the Defender is a big truck.
Verdict
Pros
- Very capable off-road
- Cool, tons of presence
- Forward and side visibility is excellent; like a “greenhouse”
- Comfortable ride
- Eminently customizable
- While the standard four-cylinder engine is merely “adequate,” the optional inline-six engine provides plenty of thrust, and the V8 engine is properly fast
Cons
- The incredible engineering also means there’s an incredible amount of things that can go wrong—consider an extended warranty a requirement, especially in light of Land Rover’s questionable reliability reputation
- Rear visibility is poor thanks to the spare wheel—the digital rearview mirror is essentially a required option
- Hardly any interior amenities are standard on the lower trims, so make sure the vehicle you’re looking at has been configured with the options you want
Reviews
Consumer Reports
- URL: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/land-rover/defender/2022/overview
- Overall score: 49/100
- Road test: 61/100
- Predicted reliability: 2/5
- Predicted owner satisfaction: 4/5
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Other Outlets
- Car & Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/land-rover/defender
- Motor Trend: https://www.motortrend.com/cars/land-rover/defender/
Specifications
All figures are as of 2022 model year.
- Transmission: ZF 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: 4WD standard w/ 2-speed transfer case
- Air suspension standard
- Electronically locking center differential standard
- Electronically locking rear differential optional
- Base curb weight: 4815 lbs
- Max cargo capacity: N/A
- Seating: 2 rows (3 rows optional)
- Rear leg room: 39.1 in
- Towing capacity: 7716 lbs
Engines
Jaguar Ingenium AJ200 - 2.0L I-4 Turbocharged
- Referred to as the “P300” engine
- Standard engine
Power Figures
- 296 hp
- 295 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
- 18mpg combined
- 17mpg city
- 20mpg highway
Jaguar Ingenium AJ300 - 3.0L I-6 Twincharged MHEV
- Referred to as the “P400” engine
- Standard on the SE, HSE, First Edition, X, and X-Dynamic trim levels
Power Figures
- 395 hp
- 406 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
- 19mpg combined
- 17mpg city
- 22mpg highway
Jaguar AJ133 - 5.0L V8 Supercharged
- Standard on the V8 and Carpathian Edition trim levels
- Referred to as the “P525” engine
Power Figures
- 518 hp
- 461 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
- 16mpg combined
- 14mpg city
- 19mpg highway