Land Rover Defender 110 D200 2021 review: snapshot

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

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
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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 $79,530 - $91,410
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$84,132
Based on 50 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$59,950
HIGHEST PRICE
$139,990
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus Craft (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, United Kingdom and South Africa and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. Crafty has written stories and edited for a huge variety of publications – printed and online – around the world. In Australia he has featured in CarsGuide, The Daily Mercury, 4X4 Australia, Overlander 4WD, Men’s Health Australia, Australian Geographic Adventure, and The Illawarra Flame. United Kingdom contributions included The Times, The News of the World, The Guardian, and The Observer. South Africa extended to Cape Argus, Cape Times, and Men’s Health South Africa. Crafty has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and is an award-winning journalist as one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers. Expertise Off-roading Camping Aftermarket equipment Awards 2026 Newspress Australia Off-road Journalist of the Year Education Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) | University of Southern Queensland Featured Publications CarsGuide The Daily Mercury 4X4 Australia Overlander 4WD Men’s Health Australia Australian Geographic Adventure The Illawarra Flame The Times The News of the World The Guardian The Observer Cape Argus Cape Times Men’s Health South Africa
About Author
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Pricing Guide
$59,950
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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