Land Rover Defender Specifications

The Land Rover Defender brings with it a rich legacy of power and performance. The SUV is truly reminiscent of the carmakers’ illustrious past and modern advancements. The Defender offers the looks, the features, the comfort, and the safety. The facelift was launched on 15th October 2020 and comes in three broad body styles: the 90, the 110, and the 130. 

There are a total of 7 variants paired with the body styles. These are V8, X, SE, V8 Carpathian, Outbound, X-Dynamic, and HSE. The following sections highlight the key features and specifications of the Land Rover Defender. 

• Exterior Design:  Impressive proportions and an easily recognisable silhouette help define Defender’s looks. Short overhangs, upright front and rear elevations, floating pillars, alpine lights, solid shoulders, and powerful squared-off wheel arches are the key design elements.

• Grille: The Defender features a unique and prominent sculpted grille at the front. 

• Tailgate: It has a side-opening tailgate with an externally mounted full-size spare wheel.

• Lighting Fixtures: The Headlamps are round for a classic appeal. The taillights are characterful and add a distinct appeal.

• Dimensions: The Defender's length depends on the body style and ranges from 4323 mm to 5098 mm. Its width is 2105 mm, and its height is 1974 mm. Its wheelbase is 2400 mm. 

• Interior Features: The Defender features 14-way adjustable front seats with heated and cooled captain seats, an air purifier., cupholders, armrests, a Head-Up Display, and USB ports.

• Seating: It comes in 5-seater, 7-seater and 8-seater variants. 

• Displays: The Land Rover Defender hosts an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The latter features full-screen 3D map-view navigation, phone, and media.

• Audio: There are three options available for audio:  a six-speaker system, a Meridian Surround Sound System with 14 speakers, and a Meridian Sound System with 10 speakers. 

• Engine Capacity: The Land Rover Defender has both petrol and diesel engine options. The 2.0-litre petrol engine options are a 1997 cc engine, a 2998 cc engine, and a 2997 cc engine. The 5.0-litre petrol engine choices are a 4997 cc engine, a 5000 cc engine, and a 4998 cc engine. The 3.0-litre diesel engine options are a 2997 cc engine and a 2998 cc engine. There is also a 1998 cc hybrid engine on offer. 

• Transmission: It gets an 8-speed automatic transmission for all the variants. 

• Mileage: The petrol mileage of the Land Rover Defender ranges from 6.8 km/l to 14.01 km/l. The diesel variants have a mileage ranging from 11.5 km/l to 14.01 km/l.

• Safety Features: The key safety features include a six-airbag system, a Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing, a 360° Parking Aid and 3D Surround Camera system, an Electronic Stability Control, Terrain Response, Stop/Start & Roll Stability Control, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Brake Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Hill-Descent Control, and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).

• Ground Clearance: The Land Rover Defender's impressive ground clearance of 291 mm makes it the perfect ride for off-road excursions, city roads, and highways. 

• Boot Space: The Land Rover Defender's standard boot space is 107 litres. By folding the third and second-row seats, it can be expanded to 1232 litres and 2516 litres.

Specs & Features: Land Rover Defender vs Rivals

The Land Rover Defender is truly a class apart based on its range of body types, seating options, and engine choices. It stands as a well-rounded package that performs well under every condition. In the Indian market, the Land Rover Defender is said to rival the Jeep Wrangler. It is also compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The following sections will offer a comparison of the key features and specifications of the Land Rover Defender with those of its competitors. 

Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Wrangler

• Design: The Jeep Wrangler's design language is more boxy, while the Land Rover Defender looks more elegant despite its muscular attributes. 

• Engine: The Jeep Wrangler has a single 1995 cc petrol engine. The Land Rover Defender has petrol, diesel, and hybrid engine options with capacities ranging from 1998 cc to 5000 cc. 

• Transmission: Both cars come with 8-speed automatic gearboxes. 

• Seating Capacity: The Jeep Wrangler can accommodate five people, while the Land Rover Defender comes in 5-seater, 7-seater, and 8-seater options. 

• Driver’s Display: The Jeep Wrangler's instrument cluster is 7 inches, smaller than the Land Rover Defender's 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. 

• Airbags: Both cars come with six airbags. 

• Infotainment System: The Jeep Wrangler has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, which is slightly bigger than the Land Rover Defender's 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system. 

• Ground Clearance: The Jeep Wrangler has a ground clearance of 237 mm, which is quite impressive but slightly less than that of the Land Rover Defender. 

Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser

• Engine: The Toyota Land Cruiser has a single 3346 cc diesel engine. The Land Rover Defender has petrol, diesel, and hybrid engine options, with capacities ranging from 1998 cc to 5000 cc.

• Transmission: The Toyota Land Cruiser has a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the Land Rover Defender has an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

• Seating: The Toyota Land Cruiser can seat five people, while the Land Rover Defender comes in 5-seater, 7-seater, and 8-seater options. 

• Airbags: The Toyota Land Cruiser has 10 airbags, 4 more than the Land Rover Defender.