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Land Rover Defender 110 D200 2021 review: snapshot

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The D200 is the base-spec diesel variant in the new Defender range (pictured: P400 variant).
EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

  • Nice to drive
  • Affordable Defender
  • Very capable off-road

Dislikes

  • Needs more torque
  • Needs more standard features
  • Lots of electronics
Marcus Craft
Contributing Journalist
28 Aug 2020
1 min read

The D200 is the base-spec diesel variant in the new Land Rover Defender range. It has an MSRP of $69,626. It’s available in only standard Defender 110 spec and is available with the option of five, six or 5+2 seating.

It has a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder diesel engine, producing 147kW/430Nm, and that’s teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It has a permanent all-wheel drive system, dual-range transfer case, as well as Land Rover’s Terrain Response system.

It also has centre and rear diff locks.

Driver-assist tech includes AEB, a 3D surround camera, wade sensing, cruise control and speed limiter, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter.

It has 10.0-inch touchscreen Pivi Pro system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, and sat nav.

Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.6L/100km (on a combined cycle). The Defender has a 90-litre tank.

This Defender is covered by a five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty, and five-year service plan ($1950 for diesels), which includes five years roadside assist.

Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 2021 review: off-road test
Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 D240 2021 review: snapshot
Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 P400 2021 review: snapshot

Land Rover Defender 2021: 110 D300 HSE (220KW)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $86,460 - $99,330
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$101,498
Based on 35 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$77,490
HIGHEST PRICE
$129,990
Marcus Craft
Contributing Journalist
Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of. The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.
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Pricing Guide
$77,490
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