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    Land Rover Defender Base (2016) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2016 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 6th August 2015. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a small SUV built in Great Britain with prices starting at $42,800 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 10.0L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 266g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 600km per full tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 2182mm (85.9 inches) in height, 3994mm (157.2 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2362mm (93.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1882kg (4149.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 235/85 R16 front tyres and 235/85 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2016 Land Rover Defender Base has a 323mm ground clearance with a 2750kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    43.77 - 47.82 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    108.52 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    10 - 11.1 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    600 - 676 km
    600 km
    1,053 km
    Price
    $42,800 - $68,900
    $27,490
    $68,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,505 - 3,050 kg
    1,975 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,750 - 3,500 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    314 - 323 mm
    170 mm
    323 mm
    Payload Capacity
    623 - 994 kg
    623 kg
    994 kg

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    Dimensions

    3,994 mm
    1,790 mm
    2,182 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,994 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height2,182 mm
    Wheelbase2,362 mm
    Turning Circle12,300 mm
    Load Capacity623 mm

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    Base

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

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 266
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86.0
    Engine (cc): 2198
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 426sf
    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: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 600
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 373
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 11.0
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.1
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 31
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.7
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 20

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.0

    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

    Transmission

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

    Disc Brakes

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

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    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 Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Platform Code: L316
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

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

    Step

    Step Location: Rear
    Rear Step Type: Other

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Height (in): 41.3
    Height (mm): 925
    Length (in): 45.0
    Length (mm): 1144
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
    Width (in): 36.4
    Width (mm): 925

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 12.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 323
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
    Overall Height (in): 85.9
    Overall Height (mm): 2182
    Overall Length (in): 157.2
    Overall Length (mm): 3994
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wheelbase (in): 93.0
    Wheelbase (mm): 2362

    Cargo Doors

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

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    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

    Privacy Glass

    Location: Rear Side

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Fixed
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1250
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2756
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2750
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6063
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2505
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5523
    Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
    Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
    Payload Allowance (kg): 623
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1373
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1882
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4149
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1500
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3307
    Tare Weight (kg): 1840

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Alpine
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    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: 4
    Configuration: 2+2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 20000
    Distance (miles): 12427
    Period (Months): 12

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