Land Rover Defender Reviews

The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 is the biggest vehicle in the Defender range.And the P500 variant is the last of the V8s on offer in the line-up with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 pumping out 368kW and 610Nm.This upper large SUV is big but offers plenty of comfort, refinement and great driving.Which leaves us with the question: is the Defender 130 the best Defender for your family?

The latest-generation Land Rover Defender has attracted ample praise, won a trophy cabinet full of global awards - and it's sold very well.To commemorate 75 years since the original Landie, the Series I, was released, JLR is selling 75 of its 75th anniversary Defenders in Australia - 25 Defender 90s and 50 Defender 110s. Is this limited-edition Landie worth more than $150,000?

Available in a vast array of body, specification, and engine combinations the Land Rover Defender is as much at home in the bush as it is in the suburbs, and the supercharged 110 V8 is the most powerful of all. Is it the perfect full-size, high-performance, five-seat SUV for your family?

The Land Rover Defender is a beast of an SUV that proudly shows its roots while daring to venture into new territory with its shape. The 110 X P400 certainly doesn't shy away from turning heads. But does it have the substance to back up those looks?

The new-generation Land Rover Defender has impressed with its blend of the old (retro looks and off-road capability) with the new (impressive comfort and drivability) in a very appealing, albeit pricey, package. But, after scrutinising the myriad Defender options available, might the Defender 90 S P300, one of the line-up's cheaper, shorter wheelbase variants, actually be the pick of the bunch?

The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is one of the most anticipated 4x4 models in Australia, so we thought we'd see how it stacks up against a couple of like-minded competitor four-wheel drives. Here we have the 300 GX up against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L and the Land Rover Defender 110 D250. All three close on price, performance, practicality - we drove them off-road and included a towing test!

Talk about pushing out the envelope in different directions! No SUV combines 4x4 capability with on-road dynamics as Land Rover's Defender. Sure, it's expensive, and way more so with desirable options, but the L633 is also impressively complete. Now, the capacious 110 wagon is joined by the short-body 90. Far from being a lesser Defender, it provides unique attributes, especially for urban users.

The Landrover Defender conjures up a feeling of nostalgia and this brand new version is the ultimate blend of its signature heritage with modern luxury.

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. 

The D240 is the mid-range diesel variant in the Defender range. It has a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder diesel engine, producing 177kW and 430Nm.It’s available in four trim levels – the D240, D240 S, D240 SE, and the D240 First Edition – and with the option of five, six or 5+2 seating in the five-door 110.It has an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a permanent all-wheel drive system, dual-range transfer case, as well as Land Rover’s Terrain Response system, with switchable modes such as Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, Mud and Ruts, and Rock Crawl. It also has centre and rear diff locks.Standard features on the Defender range include LED headlights, heated, electric, power-fold door mirrors, approach lights and auto-dimming keyless entry, and auto-dimming interior rear view mirror.Driver-assist tech includes AEB, 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.