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    Land Rover Defender

    The new Land Rover Defender is a Suv Large Luxury offered in 3D SUV, Single SUV and 5D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $98,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $313,800 for the.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo (183kW/570Nm), 5.0L supercharger (313kW/550Nm), electric motor (221kW/640Nm), 3.0L turbo (257kW/700Nm) and 4.4L turbo (467kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2026 Defender is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $94,942 - $325,532

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel, Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV

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    Retail Price

    $94,942 - $325,532

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Diesel, Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV

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    Very Good

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    Land Rover Defender

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Pros

    • Menacing looks that are hard to miss
    • Excellent on-road and off-road performance
    • A true G-Wagen competitor without the social connotations

    Cons

    • Doesn't look as expensive as its Mercedes-Benz rival
    • Interior not differentiated enough from standard Defenders
    • Barely any exhaust note from the BMW engine
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    Power to Weight
    77.51 - 186.06 kW/t
    75.39 kW/t
    231.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    176 - 857 litres
    176 litres
    857 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.4 - 13.1 L/100km
    1.3 L/100km
    13.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    679 - 2,618 km
    654 km
    4,722 km
    Price
    $98,400 - $313,800
    $78,500
    $376,300
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,970 - 3,380 kg
    2,520 kg
    3,450 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    30.1 - 40.2°
    15°
    40.2°
    Departure Angle
    24.5 - 42.8°
    14.4°
    42.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    218 - 323 mm
    166 mm
    323 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    0.2 - 19.22 kWh
    0.2 kWh
    113 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    7 kW
    3.7 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    32 kW
    32 kW
    390 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    52 km
    51 km
    121 km
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    S

    2025

    $94,942

    S

    2026

    $98,400

    X-Dynamic Se

    2025

    $111,515

    X-Dynamic Se

    2026

    $114,500

    Trophy Edition

    2026

    $118,900

    X-Dynamic Hse

    2025

    $127,141

    X-Dynamic Hse

    2026

    $130,200

    Sedona Edition

    2025

    $138,074

    Outbound

    2025

    $138,951

    X Dynamic Hse

    2025

    $141,541

    Outbound

    2026

    $141,600

    X

    2025

    $158,410

    X

    2026

    $165,100

    V8

    2025

    $196,070

    V8

    2026

    $226,500

    Octa

    2025

    $298,831

    Octa

    2026

    $304,500

    Octa Black

    2026

    $313,800

    Octa Edition One

    2025

    $325,532

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    5.0L Combustion
    2.0L PHEV
    4.4L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Premium Unleaded
    Electric
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    3 Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    183 kW
    257 kW
    313 kW
    221 kW
    368 kW
    467 kW
    294 kW
    297 kW
    386 kW

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    Land Rover Defender

    Dimensions

    4,583 mm
    1,996 mm
    inc mirror: 2,105 mm
    1,974 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,583 mm
    Overall Width1,996 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,105 mm
    Overall Height1,974 mm
    Wheelbase2,587 mm
    Turning Circle11,300 mm
    Load Capacity729 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the undefined that starts from $98,400.

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    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the undefined that starts from $313,800.

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    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the undefined which can tow 3500 kg

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    The largest Land Rover Defender is the undefined which measures 1996mm wide, 5098mm in length and sits 1970mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the undefined which has 467kW of power and 750nm of torque from its 4.4L Turbo engine.

    The Land Rover Defender is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Land Rover Defender may be manufactured in Great Britain, Great Britain, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia, Slovakia or Slovakia.

    The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the undefined which weighs 3380 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded, Electric or Unleaded.

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