Review and specifications
2025 Land Rover Defender
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.
- Market value
- $72,475
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 8
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 2-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $72,475
- Retail value range
- $48,100 - $145,525
- Original MSRP range
- $56,900 - $167,800
- Trade-in range
- $46,115 - $137,805
Ratings
- Road test score
- 59/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 26 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,650
- Cruising range
- 435 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 147 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 5,435 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,985 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,700 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 8 people
- Front head room
- 7.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 43 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Land Rover
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.
Vehicle ID: 31947 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025
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