Land Rover Defender 110 D240 2021 review: snapshot

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The D240 is the mid-range diesel variant in the Defender range (pictured: P400 variant).
EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Very capable off-road
Very comfortable on-road
Retains Defender spirit

Dislikes

Needs more torque
Needs more standard features
Lots of electronics
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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

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.

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Land Rover Defender 2021: 110 D250 (183Kw)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $59,180 - $67,980
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$87,044
Based on 55 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$65,800
HIGHEST PRICE
$164,990
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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (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, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of. The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.
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Pricing Guide
$65,800
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