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    Land Rover Defender

    CR MPG:

    Road Test

    Land Rover’s modern interpretation of the classic Defender, go-anywhere British SUV is charming, civilized and pretty quick, thanks to its smooth turbo six cylinder engine. But frustrating controls, unimpressive fuel economy, and a high step-in height count against it.

    New Models Predicted Reliability

    This Car
    vs. Similar Cars

    Safety

    CR Safety Verdict: Basic

    / 5
    • Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

    Critical Active Safety Features

    AEB-P
    Standard
    AEB-H
    Standard
    BSW
    Standard
    RCTW
    Standard

    Safety

    CR Safety Verdict: Basic

    / 5
    • Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

    Critical Active Safety Features

    AEB-P
    Standard
    AEB-H
    Standard
    BSW
    Standard
    RCTW
    Standard

    Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

    Safety

    CR Safety Verdict: Basic

    / 5
    • Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
    • Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

    Critical Active Safety Features

    AEB-P
    Standard
    AEB-H
    Standard
    BSW
    Standard
    RCTW
    Standard

    Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

    Luxury midsized SUVs Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      2-door SUV
      extended SUV
      4-door SUV
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear, 3 third
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Engines Available
    • 2-liter 4 turbo (296 hp)
    • 3-liter 6 turbo (395 hp)
    • 4.4-liter V8 turbo (626 hp)
    • 5-liter V8 supercharged (493 hp)
    • 5-liter V8 supercharged (518 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 8-speed automatic
    Cargo Volume
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
    • Basic 4 years/50,000 miles
    • Drivetrain 4 years/50,000 miles
    • Corrosion 6 years/unlimited miles
    • Roadside Aid 4 years/50,000 miles
    • Maintenance NA