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Ford Everest vs Land Rover Defender

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Ford Everest
Ford Everest

$54,240 - $81,200

2025 price

Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender

$92,626 - $317,592

2025 price

Summary

2025 Ford Everest
2025 Land Rover Defender
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L

Supercharged V8, 5.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
8.5L/100km (combined)

12.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

8
Dislikes
  • No 2.0-litre option
  • Tight third row
  • Out-dated safety rating

  • Auto shifter is fiddly
  • Less-than-ideal fuel consumption
  • 3000kg towing capacity is below segment standard
2025 Ford Everest Summary

Ford knows it’s in for a tough fight in 2025. The Blue Oval brand is facing the twin challenges of new ute rivals to compete against its best-selling Ranger, and the arrival of the all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado to give the Everest a hard time.

But Ford isn’t backing down. In fact, it has launched this all-new Everest Tremor to take the fight directly to the new Prado.

Designed to sit above the Sport, and effectively alongside the Platinum as the ‘off-road hero model’ of the range, the Tremor is a full-time member of the Everest line-up; as opposed to the limited edition Ranger Tremor.

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2025 Land Rover Defender Summary

The Land Rover Defender 130 is the big dog of the Defender line-up. It’s bulky and long, roomy inside (with three rows of seats) and offers plenty in terms of onboard features and optional extras.

The latest generation has managed to retain the old beloved Landie spirit and combine it with contemporary styling.

But that’s not worth noting. What is worth noting right at the get-go is the fact that the last of the V8s on offer in the range – the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 pumping out 368kW/610Nm – is in our test vehicle, the Land Rover Defender 130 P500.

Also worth noting, the V8 has the option of 'Captain Chairs'. This second-row seating choice comprises two individual seats, with winged headrests and arm rests, separated by an aisle for walk-through access to the third row. 

So, while the short-wheelbase Defender 90 is likely the best choice for the more adventurous off-roaders among us, is the Defender 130, as large and in charge as it is, the better choice for a family?

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