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2011 Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in Single SUV, Single Cab Chassis, Single Utility, Double Utility and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $55,250 for the.
Engine options include 2.4L turbo diesel direct injection (90kW/360Nm) and 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (90kW/360Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2011 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$44,990 - $55,250†
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$44,990 - $55,250†
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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2011 Land Rover Defender
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2011 Land Rover Defender
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Limited Edition.
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Power to Weight
45.64 - 49.59 kW/t
45.64 kW/t
121.77 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
10 - 11 L/100km
6 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
600 - 682 km
571 km
1,067 km
Price
$44,990 - $55,250
$25,990
$55,250
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,750 - 3,050 kg
1,980 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,300 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
314 - 323 mm
172 mm
323 mm
Payload Capacity
935 - 1,213 kg
935 kg
1,213 kg
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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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2011 Land Rover Defender
Dimensions
3,894 mm
1,790 mm
2,021 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,894 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,021 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,362 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 935 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the undefined which has 90kW of power and 360nm of torque from its 2.4L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the undefined which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel.
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