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    Land Rover Defender Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & Models in Australia

    Land Rover Defender Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & Models in Australia

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    $92,626

    The Land Rover Defender is arguably as much of a British icon as the Queen herself, and the storied model has been around almost as long as her majesty, having first been introduced in Series designation way back in 1948.

    Over the years the Defender has evolved. And in its most recent iteration, the Defender line moved from an Army-derived utility vehicle to a high-tech retro-futuristic off-road SUV, one that divided the opinions of brand loyalists and saw it move upmarket in leaps and bounds.

    The Land Rover Defender line-up currently starts at $92,626 for the Defender 90 D250 S (183KW) and ranges through to $317,592 for the range-topping Defender 110 P635 Octa ED ONE (467KW) model.

    This vehicle is also known as The Land Rover Defender is also known as Land Rover 90, Ninety, 110, One Ten, 127 (1983–90), 130 in markets outside Australia..

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    7.9L/100km (combined)
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    8 Speed Automatic
    Diesel
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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
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    Practicality
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    Driving
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    Safety
    8
    Overview
    Likes
    Great to drive
    Very practical
    Very comfortable
    Dislikes
    Auto shifter is fiddly
    Less-than-ideal fuel consumption
    3000kg towing capacity is below segment standard

    Land Rover Defender Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Land Rover Defender varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $92,626 and going to $317,592 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Land Rover Defender Accessories

    At a minimum, a Defender's standard features will include 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, Resist and Resolve seats, 3D surround camera, adaptive dynamics and more.

    Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Land Rover Defender SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Land Rover Defender Engine

    Engine choices in the Land Rover Defender line-up range from a diesel mild hybrid engine, producing 183kW, through to a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine, producing 368kW.

    Land Rover Defender Colours

    Carpathian Grey
    Fuji White
    Gondwana Stone
    Pangea Green
    Santorini Black
    Sedona Red

    Land Rover Defender FAQs

    Land Rover Discovery 1 - Is the first Discovery becoming a classic?

    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.

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    Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Defender

    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.

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    Land Rover Defender Wheel Size

    The Land Rover Defender has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x60 R20 1 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8.5x20 inches.
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    Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

    The Land Rover Defender has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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    Land Rover Defender Interior

    At a minimum, a Defender's interior will feature textile trim and fabric seats. Higher-spec Defenders get Windsor leather.

    Land Rover Defender Seats

    Seats in the Land Rover Defender line-up range from five or six (with a front jump seat) in the 90 Series through to seven- or eight-seat configurations in the 130 Series.

    Seat configurations in the Land Rover Defender line-up range from two-three (in a five-seater) or three-three (in a five-seater, with a front jump seat) in the 90 Series through to seven- or eight-seat configurations (two-two-three and two-three-three, respectively) in the 130 Series.

    Materials include Land Rover's Resist trim, and Windsor leather.

    Land Rover Defender Fuel consumption

    The Land Rover Defender is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and Diesel and Hybrid fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.9L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Land Rover Defender Boot Space

    A Defender's boot space is a claimed 397 litres, even in the Defender 90.

    Land Rover Defender boot space

    Land Rover Defender Speed

    The Land Rover Defender is capable of doing the 0-100km/h sprint between a claimed 5.7 seconds (Defender 130 P500 V8) and 8 seconds (Defender 90 D250 diesel mild hybrid).

    Land Rover Defender Range

    The Land Rover Defender is available in numerous variants and body types, either fuelled by diesel or PULP.

    It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.9L/100km (diesel) through to 12.7L/100km (V8 petrol), so, going by those fuel-consumption figures, driving range in a Defender with a 90-litre fuel tank would be 1139km (diesel) and 708km (V8 petrol).