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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