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The 2023 Land Rover Defender range of configurations is currently priced from $87,888.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Land Rover Defender resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft had this to say at the time: The Land Rover Defender in its current form is a revelation in terms of, well, everything. The 110 is refined, sure-footed and comfortable on-road and it’s more capable off-road than ever before – and assuredly so.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Marcus Craft liked most about this particular version of the Land Rover Defender: Great to drive on-road, Retains off-road capability, Doesn't sacrifice Defender spirit
The 2023 Land Rover Defender carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Land Rover Defender is also known as Land Rover 90, Ninety, 110, One Ten, 127 (1983–90), 130 in markets outside Australia.
The Land Rover Defender 2023 prices range from $75,790 for the basic trim level SUV 90 P300 Standard (221KW) to $255,310 for the top of the range SUV 130 P500 V8 (368KW).
At a minimum, all Defenders feature dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start, LED headlights and tail-lights, a 360-degree camera view, a large format multimedia touchscreen, rain-sensing wipers, wireless device charging, comprehensive active safety tech, and a full-size spare.
Standard colours on most Defender models include, ‘Fuji White’ (solid), with metallics including, ‘Pangea Green’, ‘Gondwana Stone’, ‘Eiger Grey’, ‘Tasman Blue’, ‘Santorini Black’, ‘Yulong White’, ‘Lantou Bronze’ and ‘Habuka Silver’. Premium metallics like ‘Carpathian Grey’ and ‘Silicon Silver’ are extra cost options.
Indeed it will so get in quick.
With its mix of classic Range Rover and a Rover Group parts-bin bits, Morris Marina door handles, Austin Montego van tail-lights and Buick’s ancient alloy V8 all part of the mix, this thing is pre-BMW/post-BMC era British engineering genius.
Also, the original Disco is cool, with its lovely two-door wagon body, stepped roof with skylights and airy, inviting cabin offering minimalist, attractive design. And please don't forget the Land Rover's formidable 4x4 capabilities.
All-in-all, a '90s classic worth collecting. Land Rover doesn't make 'em like this any more.
Both are perfect for what you want to do. The LandCruiser has a well-proven record, but it’s heavy and can be costly to run. The Defender, while also a proven off-roader, is more expensive the service and repair and there aren’t Land Rover dealers everywhere, like there are Toyota dealers.
The Defender’s personality is expressed through cool design details like industrial-style Torx head bolts securing the door trims and other interior pieces, as well multiple grab handles and a mix of durable materials like (depending on the model grade), leather, Robustec (a tough, technical fabric) as well as synthetic suede on the seats, and parts of the dash.
The shorter wheelbase Defender 90 is a five seater, while the slightly stretched 110 can seat five or (optionally) seven. The 130 is lengthened in the body and can accommodate up to eight.
Boot space in the Defender 90 is 397 litres (SAE) with all seats up, and 1563 litres with the second row folded. In five-seat form the 110 delivers 972 litres all seats up and 2277 with the second row folded. In eight-seat form the lengthy 130 boasts 388 litres with all seats up, 1232 litres with the third row folded, and 2517 litres with all seats down.
When fitted with the D250 diesel inline six the entry-level Defender 90 S will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 188km/h. At the other end of the range, the flagship 110 V8 will blaze from 0-100km/h in 5.4sec and reach a maximum velocity of 240km/h.