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

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 $88,870 for the Defender 90 P300 S (221KW) and ranges through to $240,270 for the range-topping Defender 130 P500 V8 (368KW) model.

This vehicle is also known as Land Rover 90, Ninety, 110, One Ten, 127 (1983–90), 130.

Land Rover Defender Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Land Rover Defender varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $88,870 and going to $240,270 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.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 2.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO $88,870 $240,270
2023 SUV 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $77,220 $258,830
2022 SUV 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $76,340 $244,420
2021 SUV 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $61,050 $242,000
2020 SUV 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $56,760 $143,110
See All Land Rover Defender Pricing and Specs

Land Rover Defender Colours

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.

  • Fuji White
  • Pangea Green
  • Gondwana Stone
  • Eiger Grey
  • Tasman Blue
  • Santorini Black
  • Yulong White
  • Lantou Bronze
  • Habuka Silver
  • Carpathian Grey
  • Silicon Silver
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Land Rover Defender Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Land Rover Defender here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

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    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 Interior

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.

Land Rover Defender Interior

Land Rover Defender Accessories

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.

Land Rover Defender Accessories

Land Rover Defender Seats

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.

Land Rover Defender Seats

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 255x65 R19 1 for SUV in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 255x65 R19 1 255x65 R19 1
2023 SUV 255x70 R18 255x70 R18
2022 SUV 255x70 R18 255x70 R18
2021 SUV 255x70 R18 255x70 R18
2020 SUV 275x70 R18 18x8 inches 275x70 R18 18x8 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Land Rover Defender Wheel Sizes

Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
2023 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
2022 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
2021 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
2020 SUV 3000kg 3500kg
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Land Rover Defender Dimensions

The dimensions of the Land Rover Defender SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1974x2008x4323 mm 225 mm
2023 SUV 1974x2008x4323 mm 225 mm
2022 SUV 1974x2008x4323 mm 225 mm
2021 SUV 1974x2008x4323 mm 225 mm
2020 SUV 1967x1996x5018 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Land Rover Defender Dimensions

Land Rover Defender Boot Space

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.

Land Rover Defender Boot space

Land Rover Defender Fuel Consumption

The Land Rover Defender is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, —, PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.9L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 7.9L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2024 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L 8 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 7.9L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L 8 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 7.9L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 9.9L/100km 3.0L 8 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 7.9L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 9.9L/100km 3.0L 8 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 9.9L/100km 3.0L 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 9.9L/100km 3.0L ULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 10.1L/100km 2.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Land Rover Defender Pricing and Specs for 2024

Land Rover Defender Speed

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.