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2021 Land Rover Defender
New from
$71,500 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, 100,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 10.1 L / 100km
About the Land Rover Defender
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Land Rover Defender is a large SUV offered in both 5D SUV and 3D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $71,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $137,690 for the X.
There are 9 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2020.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (183kW/570Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger petrol direct injection (294kW/550Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (221kW/400Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
65.74 - 134.99 kW/t
58.68 kW/t
212.11 kW/t
Boot Space
176 - 857 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 10.1 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
16.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
891 - 1,127 km
554 km
1,682 km
Price
$71,500 - $137,690
$39,990
$140,450
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,910 - 3,200 kg
2,200 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,497 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
38°
16°
38°
Departure Angle
40°
15.3°
40°
Ground Clearance Unladen
291 mm
176 mm
291 mm
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2021 Land Rover Defender Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $82,590 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $74,500 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $78,590 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $71,500 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $90,490 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $91,790 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,390 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $87,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $83,390 |
X-Dynamic S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $90,890 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $99,290 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $97,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $87,890 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $94,990 |
SE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $98,290 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $92,390 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $95,290 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $89,390 |
X-Dynamic Se
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $99,890 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $105,790 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $96,890 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $102,790 |
First Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $106,190 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $107,990 |
HSE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $108,190 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $101,690 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $105,190 |
X-Dynamic Hse
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $109,190 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $115,690 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $112,690 |
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $137,690 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $135,590 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $134,690 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $132,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Land Rover Defender Specs
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2021 Land Rover Defender Dimensions
1967mm
1996mm
4758mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender
The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the S with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the X-Dynamic S with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Land Rover Defender | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.1 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.1 L/100km |
2021 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.
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Land Rover Defender FAQs
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $71,500.
The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the X that starts from $137,690.
The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, X-Dynamic S, SE, X-Dynamic Se, HSE, First Edition, X-Dynamic Hse and X.
The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1996mm wide, 4758mm in length and sits 1967mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the S which has 294kW of power from its 3.0L Electric Compressor & Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the SE which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.