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    Land Rover Defender Base (2012) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2012 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd December 2011. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a small SUV built in Great Britain with prices starting at $46,690 before on-road costs.

    This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 360 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Land Rover claims the Defender Base uses 11.1L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 295g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 676km per full tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 2021mm (79.6 inches) in height, 4639mm (182.6 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2794mm (110.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1959kg (4318.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 235/85 R16 front tyres and 235/85 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2012 Land Rover Defender Base has a 314mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    43.77 - 47.82 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    121.77 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    10 - 11.1 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    600 - 676 km
    571 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $44,990 - $49,690
    $26,720
    $52,640
    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
    2,505 - 3,050 kg
    1,980 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    1,350 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    314 - 323 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm
    Payload Capacity
    623 - 1,091 kg
    623 kg
    1,091 kg

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    Dimensions

    4,639 mm
    1,790 mm
    2,021 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,639 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height2,021 mm
    Wheelbase2,794 mm
    Turning Circle14,360 mm
    Load Capacity1,091 mm

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    2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 295
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86.0
    Engine (cc): 2198
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 94.6
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 676
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 420
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.0
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 25
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 21
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 10.3
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 29
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.4
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 17

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.1

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
    Maximum Power (kW): 90
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 360
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Differential Lock

    Location: Centre

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Code: Gft Mt-82
    Description: Manual
    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Plastic

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Heavy Duty

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 16
    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
    Front Wheels Tire Sidewall Type: Black Sidewall
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 16
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
    Rear Wheels Tire Sidewall Type: Black Sidewall
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Platform Code: L316
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Medium

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Step

    Step Location: Rear
    Rear Step Type: Platform
    Step Location: Side

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14360
    Front Overhang (in): 25.6
    Front Overhang (mm): 649
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 12.4
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 314
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 47.1
    Overall Height (in): 79.6
    Overall Height (mm): 2021
    Overall Length (in): 182.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4639
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Overhang (in): 47.1
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1196
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wheelbase (in): 110.0
    Wheelbase (mm): 2794

    Cargo Doors

    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Single Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Third Row Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6724
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1091
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2405
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1959
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4319

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 20000
    Distance (miles): 12427

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