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NEW 2020

2025 Land Rover Defender

SE 4-door SUV AWD 3.0-liter 6 (395 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed

Retail Value: $51900 ~ $154725

Trade-in Value: $49005 ~ $145225

MSRP: $56900 ~ $167800

2025 Land Rover Defender

Land Rover invented the luxury SUV when it started importing the Range Rover to the U.S. in the 1980s. Before that, rugged and capable Land Rovers were going where no vehicles had gone before, from the desert to the Arctic. Despite off-road prowess, the brand gained notoriety for building SUVs that broke down frequently and expensively. Even today, the brand retains its reputation, as Consumer Reports’ reliability data confirms. Used Land Rovers are risky purchases. Still, the Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport offer comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and a presence that makes them popular choices for Hollywood stars and British aristocrats alike. The Defender has matured into a luxe off-roader, losing some charm but gaining creature comforts. The brand is now part of Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Tata, a conglomerate based in India.

The Defender SUV evokes the charm of the original classic in a modern form. It comes with a choice of four- or six-cylinder turbocharged engines, two- or four-door body styles, and seating configurations from five to seven passengers. A comprehensive list of off-road-ready features includes various driving modes to adapt the vehicle to the situation. With the six-cylinder, acceleration is plentiful. The ride is steady but firm, though handling is a bit ponderous. The front seats are very comfortable and the interior ambience evokes a safari expedition. The new infotainment system is distracting to use. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane departure warning are standard. Adaptive cruise control is optional. A supercharged V8 powered version is new for 2022.


Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score6
Cargo Volume43.0
EPA City MPG18
EPA Combined MPG19
EPA Highway MPG21
Front Head Room7.5
Front Leg Room42.5
Front Shoulder Room61.0
Greenhouse Gas Score4
Height77
Length198
Max Load1985
Max Seating Capacity8
Rear Head Room5.5
Rear Leg Room28.5
Rear Shoulder Room59.0
SmartwayNo
Weight5435
Wheel Base119
Width79

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)655.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)2650.0
Cruse Range (Miles)435

Ratings

Category Car Count12
Category NameLuxury midsized SUVs
Overall Rank12
Overall Test Score Max87.0
Overall Test Score Min47.0
Primary Car TypeSUVs
Road Test Rank1
Road Test Score Max98.0
Road Test Score Min57.0

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)6.9
Avoidance Speed (MPH)49.0
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)147
City MPG12
Highway MPG26
Overall MPG18