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2025 Land Rover Defender
New from
$92,402 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
3.4 - 13.1 L / 100km
About the Land Rover Defender
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Land Rover Defender is a large SUV offered in 5D SUV, 3D SUV and Single SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $92,402 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $325,532 for the Octa Edition One.
There are 10 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2024.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (257kW/700Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger petrol direct injection (294kW/550Nm), electric motor (297kW/640Nm), 3.0L turbo (257kW/700Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger (294kW/550Nm), electric motor (297kW/640Nm), 5.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (386kW/625Nm), 5.0L supercharger (386kW/625Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (467kW/750Nm) and 4.4L turbo (467kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Defender is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
77.51 - 186.06 kW/t
51.04 kW/t
237.34 kW/t
Boot Space
176 - 857 litres
131 litres
898 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.4 - 13.1 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
687 - 2,647 km
630 km
2,647 km
Price
$92,402 - $325,532
$43,147
$325,532
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,970 - 3,380 kg
2,200 kg
3,550 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 kg
900 kg
3,628 kg
Approach Angle
30.1 - 40.2°
15.3°
44°
Departure Angle
24.5 - 42.8°
15.3°
42.8°
Breakover Angle
22 - 30.7°
15.3°
30.7°
Ground Clearance Unladen
218 - 323 mm
161 mm
323 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
0.2 - 19.22 kWh
0.2 kWh
111 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
3.3 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
32 kW
32 kW
396 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
52 km
52 km
670 km
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2025 Land Rover Defender Reviews
2025 Land Rover Defender Price
S
X-Dynamic Se
X-Dynamic Hse
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $124,039 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $128,814 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $125,125 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $127,141 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $129,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $132,035 |
Sedona Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $134,705 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $135,791 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $138,074 |
Outbound
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $135,561 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $136,647 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $138,951 |
X Dynamic Hse
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $138,088 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $138,705 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $141,541 |
X
V8
Octa
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $291,542 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $298,831 |
Octa Edition One
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $317,592 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $325,532 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Land Rover Defender Specs
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2025 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy
There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender
The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic Se with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 3.4L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Octa Edition One with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo and uses 13.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Land Rover Defender variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Land Rover Defender | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
2025 Land Rover Defender Warranty
What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?
The Land Rover Defender offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 S that starts from $92,402.
The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Octa Edition One that starts from $325,532.
The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the S which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic Se which measures 1996mm wide, 5098mm in length and sits 1970mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Octa which has 467kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the V8 which weighs 3380 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel, Electric or Unleaded.