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2006 Land Rover Defender

New from

$47,950 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

10.5 / 100km

About the Land Rover Defender

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in both Single SUV and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $47,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $49,450 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia.

The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 300Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2006 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

43.8 kW/t

114.58 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

10.5 L/100km

9.1 L/100km

13.1 L/100km

Price

$47,950

$26,490

$53,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,950 kg

1,986 kg

2,950 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

700 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

50°

21.4°

50°

Departure Angle

53°

20°

53°

Ground Clearance Unladen

215 mm

125 mm

215 mm

Payload Capacity

895 kg

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2006 Land Rover Defender Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$47,950
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$49,450

*excl. on-roads

All Land Rover Defender Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$98,400	$313,800
2025	$92,402	$325,532
2024	$88,870	$240,270
2023	$78,480	$227,145
2022	$74,516	$219,989

*excl. on-roads

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2006 Land Rover Defender Specs

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Base

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Cab Type: Single Cab
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Rear Step Location: Rear
- Roof Type: Standard
- Side Step Location: Side
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 43.8
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 50
- Cargo Area Height (mm): 1430
- Cargo Area Length (in): 40.7
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 1035
- Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
- Cargo Area Width (in): 56.3
- Cargo Area Width (mm): 1430
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
- Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
- Departure Angle: 53
- Front Track (mm): 1486
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
- Overall Height (mm): 2076
- Overall Length (mm): 4599
- Overall Width (mm): 1790
- Rear Track (mm): 1486
- Wheelbase (mm): 2794
Doors
- Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
- Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
- Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 90
- Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Single Hinged
- Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
- Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 90
- Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Single Hinged
- Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
- Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
- Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
- Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 299
- Compression Ratio: 19.5
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2498
- Engine Code: Td5
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 5
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 89
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Key
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Type: Beam
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.54
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: R380
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
- Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2950
- Payload Allowance (kg): 895
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2055
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

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2006 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2076mm

1790mm

4599mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2006 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	3000Kg	3500Kg
2025	3000Kg	3500Kg
2024	3000Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2006 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender

The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 10.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.5 L/100km
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.5 L/100km

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2006 Land Rover Defender Warranty

What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.