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Land Rover Defender Everything You Need to Know | Price, Features, AWD, Gradient Climbing & More

Land Rover Defender Everything You Need to Know | Price, Features, AWD, Gradient Climbing & More

When it comes to the Legendary Land Rover All Wheel Drive (AWD), electronic air suspension with adaptive dynamics as well as Terrain Response, are just a small part of an impressive standard specification that will ensure the ultimate in handling and control throughout every adventure

Indeed whether navigating around town or cross-country, you will be expertly assisted by a raft of ingenious and intelligent driver aids – guiding you effortlessly into parking spaces, keeping you safely within your motorway lane or helping you to wade through water without any dramas.

Intrigued?

Then let's find out what makes the Defender unstoppable.

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What seat combination options are available?

The Defender can come with a large array of varying seating combinations depending on what works best for your requirements.

This consists of:

  • 2 seats in the front and no rear seats - allows for extra carrying capability
  • 3 seats with 2 in the front and 1 in the back allowing for extra rear carrying capability
  • 3 seats and a centre console
  • 4 seats with a centre console and extra space allowed in the rear passenger area
  • Traditional 5 seat layout
  • 6 seats with 3 in the rear and 3 in the front
  • Traditional 7 seats layout with 2 in the front 3 in the middle, and 2 additional seats in the rear

Can the Defender come with head up Display and Interactive Driver Display screens?

Yes, they can, depending on the model / pack you buy.

Can the Defender come with ClearSight, and what does ClearSight do?

Yes, it can. ClearSight allows you to see directly in front of the car via a video feed to your infotainment screen, without the need to get out of the car. This then allows you to see if there are obstacles immediately in front of you that you can not see, that may damage your car if you were to drive forward.

ClearSight, can also be enabled for the rear. Here if the boot is full of luggage and you can't see out the back window, a live feed of what is on the road behind you can be played directly into your rear view mirror allowing you to easily see "through" the luggage in the rear.

Remote App control

For the Defender you can download a dedicated App for both IOS and Android. This will show you information about your car in real time.

This App enables you to do the following remotely.

  • Beep / Flash the cars lights
  • Land Rover Optimised Assistance
  • Remote Climate
  • Remote Lock/Unlock
  • SOS Emergency Call
  • Track Your Journey
  • Vehicle Status Check

What advanced driving assistance features can the Defender come with?

The Defender can come packed full of technology. Some of these include:

Blind Spot Assist

With Blind Spot Assist the car can help to prevent collisions from occurring by alerting you to a car in your blind spot as you are going to change lane or are experiencing lane drift.

If need be the Defender can then automatically apply correction steering to help to prevent the accident from occurring.

Clear Exit Monitor

With Clear Exit Monitor the Defender will keep a "lookout" for other vehicles when the passenger doors are being opened. If it detects another vehicle is coming it will give you a notification to stop the door from being opened any further.

Rear Traffic Monitor

With Rear Traffic Monitor the Defender will warn you when vehicles, pedestrians or other hazards are approaching from either side.

This is to help to prevent a collision when you are reversing and your rear view of the road behind you is obscured by a hedge or another obstacle or you are trying to get out of a car parking space.

Adaptive Cruise Control

When it comes to the Adaptive Cruise Control your Defender will automatically maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and adapt your speed based on their actions - for instance should they slow or stop due to traffic. If the vehicle in front stops, you will come to a smooth halt. If the vehicle in front speeds up, you will go back to your desired speed when the road in front is clear to do so.

Rear Pre collision Monitor

With the Rear Pre collision Monitor system if another car is approaching from behind you and is not slowing down, the Defender will automatically attempt to alert the approaching driver to apply their brakes by automatically flashing the hazard lights for you.

With the aim of preventing you from being rear ended by the other driver.

Emergency Braking

With the Emergency Braking system if the Defender detects a possible collision is about to occur, it will display a warning to take evasive action, and then it will apply the brakes for you if no action is taken in time.

Lane Keep Assist

With Lane Keep Assist the Defender will watch out for possible Lane Drift occurring. When it detects your vehicle is unintentionally drifting out of lane, it will automatically apply a corrective torque to the steering wheel to encourage you to guide your vehicle back.

Wade Sensing

With the Wade Sensing system the Defender uses ultrasonic sensors in the door mirrors to provide real-time pictorial information about the water depth when wading.

You will then get a notification that the water depth is greater than 900 mm to help you from flooding the engine.

Traffic Sign Recognition

With the Traffic Sign Recognition system the Defender can keep you informed in real time of the current speed limits as well as any no overtaking signs that are displayed that you may have missed.

What fuel types are available with a Defender?

The Defender is available as Hybrid, and comes using both Petrol and Diesel fuel types, as well as the electric battery from the hybrid engines.

Does the Defender come with hard wearing rubber flooring?

Yes, the Defender can come with built to perfectly fit waterproof rubber flooring to make sure the elements don't ruin your interior.

Does the Defender come with Electronic Active Differential?

Yes it can. Allowing you to have the greatest level of traction available.

is the Defender and All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle?

It is. With the Defender you get both the ability to drive off and on road with its AWD functionality.

Does the Defender come with a twin Speed Transfer Box?

It does, and this is one of the things that allows some of its more extreme abilities, because having an additional set of lower gears can prove invaluable when it comes to steep declines or inclines, not just towing.

Land Rover Defender front bonnet
Silver Land Rover Defender

How well does the Defender handle high gradients?

The Defender can handle high gradients exceptionally well as the cars all-terrain capability has an impressive approach angle of up to 38 degrees. This is then combined with a breakover angle of up to 31 degrees, as well as a departure angle of up to 40 degrees. All in all this makes the Defender excellent for handling high gradients most other vehicles can't.

How has the the new Defender been tested?

When it comes to making sure the Defender is a reliable car that won't let you down when you need it the most, the Land Rover team has put the Defender through some rigorous testing.

This includes:

  • 1.2 million kilometres of on and off-road drives
  • 45,000 individual tests From +50°C to -40°C condition
  • Crossing the dunes of Dubai to sweeping down the straights of the Nürburgring
  • Altitude tests
  • Drenched Defender in 85,000 litres of dyed water in their monsoon facility
  • Engineered its tyres to withstand greater impact

Consequently, with so much extreme conditions tested you can be rest assured the car you get will deliver when you need it the most.

How good is the Defender at winching?

When it comes to winching the Defender can bring a large amount of strength to bare of up to 4,536 kg. This can all be controlled remotely, and can stretch to up to 43 metres away from the car.

How good is the Defender a towing?

With an impressive towing ability of 3,500 kg you can tow practically any day to day item, from large trailers, large caravans, and horseboxes with ease.

Further to this, the Defender can come with Advanced Tow Assist. With Advanced Tow Assist reversing while towing couldn't be easier. All you have to do is control the speed and acceleration, and the Defender will take care of the counter steering for you automatically.

What Additions can come with the Defender?

The Defender can come with a number of additions - or Packs - which enhance your Defender's capabilities depending on what your use case for the Defender is.

These include:

  • Adventure Pack
  • Country Pack
  • Explorer Pack
  • Urban Pack

What does the Defender Explore Pack include

This pack can include the following:

  • 24 litre Lockable Exterior Side-mounted Gear Carrier
  • Additional Wheel Arch Protection
  • Bright Side Tubes to provide protection to the doors
  • Deployable Roof Ladder
  • Expedition Roof Rack providing a dynamic load capacity of up to 132 kg
  • Fixed or Automatic Deployable Side Steps
  • Front & Rear Classic Mudflaps
  • Front Expedition Protection System
  • Matte Black Bonnet Decal
  • Spare Wheel Cover to protect the rear-mounted spare wheel
  • Waterproof Loadspace Rubber Mat

What does the Defender Adventure Pack include

This pack can include the following:

  • ‘A’ Frame Protection Bar
  • 20 litre Seat Backpack which can also be taken with you when you leave the vehicle
  • 24 litre Lockable Exterior Side-mounted Gear Carrier
  • 65 litre pressurised Portable Rinse System including a hose and shower attachment to rinse boots, bikes and wetsuits
  • Bright Rear Scuff Plate to protects the rear bumper from scratches
  • Bright Side Tubes to provide protection to the doors
  • Fixed or Automatic Deployable Side Steps
  • Front & Rear Mudflaps
  • Integrated Air Compressor which is fitted in the loadspace - can be used to inflate vehicle tyres, bike tyres, airbeds and other inflatable items
  • Spare Wheel Cover to protect the rear-mounted spare wheel
  • Waterproof Loadspace Rubber Mat

What does the Defender Country Pack include.

This pack can include the following:

  • ‘A’ Frame Protection Bar
  • 65 litre pressurised Portable Rinse System Including a hose and shower attachment - to rinse boots, bikes and wetsuits
  • Additional Wheel Arch Protection
  • Bright Rear Scuff Plate for the rear bumper
  • Bright Side Tubes for added door protection
  • Fixed or Automatic Deployable Side Steps to aid access into the vehicle
  • Front & Rear Classic Mudflaps
  • Full Height Loadspace Partition
  • Waterproof Loadspace Rubber Mat

What does the Defender Urban Pack include?

This pack can include the following:

  • 20 Inch Style 5095, 5 split-spoke, in Gloss Dark Grey wheels
  • Bright Metal Pedals
  • Bright Rear Scuff Plate to protect the rear bumper from scratches and scuffs while loading the vehicle
  • Bright Side Tubes to enhance the side of the vehicle
  • Fixed or Automatic Deployable Side Steps
  • Front Undershield to provide protection to the front lower bumper
  • Spare Wheel Cover to protect the rear-mounted spare wheel
  • Waterproof Loadspace Rubber Mat with a non-slip surface

What interior trim are available with the new Defender?

When it comes to a choice of interior trims you have 4, which are made up of:

  • Acorn / Lunar - Acorn grained leather seat facings with Woven Textile accent & Lunar interior with a Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish.
  • Ebony / Ebony - Ebony fabric seats with an Ebony interior with a Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish.
  • Khaki / Ebony - Khaki grained leather seat facings with Woven Textile accent & Ebony interior with a Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish.
  • Vintage Tan / Ebony - Vintage Tan / Ebony Windsor leather along with Steelcut premium textile seats and Ebony interior with Dark Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish.

What colours can a Defender come in?

The Defender can come in 1 of 6 colours. These consist of:

  • Eiger Grey
  • Fuji White
  • Gondwana Stone
  • Indus Silver
  • Pangea Green
  • Santorini Black
  • Tasman Blue

Pictures of the Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender 6 seat layout
Land Rover Defender Green
Land Rover Defender cabin

What are the Defender's key stats?

The Defender's key metrics include:

Metric Value
Height 1,967 mm - 1,974 mm
Width 1,996 mm
Length 4,323 mm to 5,098 mm
Turning circle 12.30 metres
Ground clearance 8.6 inches to 11.5 inches
Wheelbase 2,587 mm to 3,022 mm
Weight 2,261 kg to 2,664 kg

How many models of Land Rover Defender are there?

The Defender range comes in 11 different models. These include:

How does each model of the Defender differ from the other?

Let's explore what makes each Defender's model different from the others.

Defender 90 Key Features include

  • 10 Inch Pivi Pro with Interactive Driver Display
  • 12 Way heated, electric memory front seats with 2-way
  • 20 Inch Style 5098, 5 spoke, in Gloss Sparkle Silver
  • 360° Parking Aid
  • 3D Surround Camera
  • All Wheel Drive
  • All season tyres
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Clear Exit Monitor
  • ClearSight interior rear view mirror
  • Configurable Terrain Response
  • Connected Navigation Pro
  • Cross car beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish
  • Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
  • Emergency Braking
  • First Edition badge
  • Folding fabric roof
  • Front fog lights
  • Front jump seat
  • Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile seat facings,
  • Heated standard leather steering wheel
  • Heated Windscreen
  • Keyless Entry
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • manual headrests
  • Meridian™ Sound System 400W with 10 speakers
  • Metal Tread Plates with First Edition branding
  • Online pack with Data Plan
  • plus subwoofer
  • Premium LED headlights with signature DRL
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Traffic Monitor
  • Smartphone Pack
  • Terrain Response
  • Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter
  • Twin-speed Transfer Box
  • Wade Sensing
  • White contrast roof

Defender 110 Key Features include

  • 10 Inch Pivi Pro with Interactive Driver Display
  • 12 way heated, electric memory front seats with 2-way
  • 20 inch Style 5098, 5 spoke, in Gloss Sparkle Silver
  • 360° Parking Aid
  • 3D Surround Camera
  • All Wheel Drive
  • All-season tyres
  • Black contrast roof
  • Black Exterior Pack
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Clear Exit Monitor
  • ClearSight interior rear view mirror
  • Configurable Terrain Response
  • Connected Navigation Pro
  • Cross car beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish
  • Domestic Plug Socket
  • Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
  • Emergency Braking
  • First Edition badge
  • Front centre console refrigerator compartment
  • Front fog lights
  • Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile seat facings,
  • Heated standard leather steering wheel
  • Keyless Entry
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • manual headrests
  • Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
  • Meridian™ Sound System 400W with 10 speakers
  • Metal Tread Plates with First Edition branding
  • Online pack with Data Plan
  • plus subwoofer
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Traffic Monitor
  • Sliding panoramic roof
  • Smartphone Pack
  • Terrain Response 2
  • Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter
  • Twin-speed Transfer Box
  • Wade Sensing

Defender Key Features include

  • 10 Inch Pivi Pro
  • 18 Inch Style 5093, Gloss White, Steel
  • 360° Parking Aid
  • 3D Surround Camera
  • All Season tyres
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Body-coloured roof
  • Cabin walk-through
  • Carpet mats
  • Coil Suspension
  • Connected Navigation Pro
  • Cross car beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish
  • Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
  • Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
  • Emergency Braking
  • Fabric 8-way heated semi-powered front seats
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • LED headlights Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-dimming
  • Online pack with Data Plan
  • Signature graphic (with interior storage)
  • Smartphone Pack
  • Sound System 180W with 6 speakers
  • Terrain Response
  • Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter
  • Twin-speed Transfer Box
  • Wade Sensing

Defender S Key Features include

In addition to the Defender's features the Defender S also includes:

  • 10 Inch Pivi Pro with Interactive Driver Display
  • 12 Way heated semi-powered front seats
  • 19 Inch Style 6010, 6 spoke, in Gloss Sparkle Silver
  • Centre console with armrest
  • Click & Go integrated base unit
  • Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile seat facings
  • LED headlights with Auto High Beam Assist
  • Standard leather steering wheel and gearshift

Defender SE Key Features include

In addition to the Defender S's features the Defender SE also includes:

  • 12 way heated electric memory front seats with 2-way manual headrests
  • 20 Inch Style 5094, 5 spoke, in Gloss Sparkle Silver
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Body Coloured door handles
  • Clear Exit Monitor
  • ClearSight interior rear view mirror
  • Electric steering column
  • Front fog lights
  • Front passenger seat ISOFIX
  • Grained leather and Robust Woven Textile seat facings,
  • Keyless Entry
  • Meridian™ Sound System 400W with 10 speakers plus subwoofer
  • Premium LED headlights with signature DRL
  • Rear Traffic Monitor

Defender HSE Key Features include

In addition to the Defender SE's features the Defender HSE also includes:

  • 20 Inch Style 5095, 5 split-spoke, in Gloss Dark Grey with contrast Diamond Turned finish
  • Driver Assist Pack
  • Extended Leather Upgrade
  • Folding fabric roof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
  • Sliding panoramic roof
  • Windsor leather 14-way heated and cooled electric memory front seats with 4-way manual headrests

Defender X Key Features include

In addition to the Defender HSE's features the Defender X also includes:

  • 20 Inch Style 5098, 5 spoke, Satin Dark Grey
  • 4 way manual headrests
  • All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC)
  • Black contrast roof and bonnet
  • Configurable Terrain Response
  • Cross car beam in Dark Grey Powder Coat Brushed finish
  • Darkened tail lights
  • Ebony morzine headlining
  • Electronic Active Differential
  • Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics
  • Front Undershield
  • Heads up Display
  • heated and cooled electric memory front seats with
  • Heated rear seats
  • Meridian™ Surround Sound System 700W with 14 speakers
  • Orange brake callipers
  • plus subwoofer
  • Premium Cabin Lighting
  • Rear recovery eyes
  • Rough-cut Walnut veneer
  • Sliding panoramic roof
  • Starlight Satin Chrome exterior accents
  • Terrain Response 2
  • Windsor leather with Steelcut premium textile 14-way

How much does a Defender cost?

This depends entirely on which model you decide to buy; however, prices start from: £51,365.

 

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