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Land Rover Defender
New from
$98,400 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
3.4 - 13.1 L / 100km
About the Land Rover Defender
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in both 5D SUV and 3D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $98,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $304,500 for the Octa.
There are 7 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (257kW/700Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger (313kW/550Nm), electric motor (221kW/625Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger (183kW/570Nm), 4.4L turbo (467kW/750Nm) and 5.0L supercharger (368kW/610Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Defender is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
77.4 - 188.64 kW/t
68.5 kW/t
188.64 kW/t
Boot Space
176 - 857 litres
130 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.4 - 13.16 L/100km
3.4 L/100km
13.16 L/100km
Vehicle Range
687 - 2,647 km
667 km
2,647 km
Price
$98,400 - $304,500
$37,890
$304,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
24 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,970 - 3,380 kg
2,100 kg
3,380 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
No Data
Braked Towing Capacity
3,001 - 3,500 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
30.1 - 40.2°
30.1°
40.2°
Departure Angle
24.5 - 42.8°
24.5°
42.8°
Breakover Angle
No Data
Ground Clearance Unladen
218 - 323 mm
218 mm
323 mm
Payload Capacity
821 kg
821 kg
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2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews
2026 Land Rover Defender Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $98,400 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $99,500 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $100,900 |
X-Dynamic SE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $114,500 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $127,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $136,000 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $124,300 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $131,100 |
X-Dynamic HSE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $130,200 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $142,100 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $143,200 |
Outbound
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $141,600 |
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $172,600 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $165,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $169,300 |
V8
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $226,500 |
Octa
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $304,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Land Rover Defender Specs
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2026 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender
The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic SE with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 3.4L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Octa with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO and uses 13.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Land Rover Defender variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Land Rover Defender | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
2026 Land Rover Defender Warranty
What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?
The Land Rover Defender offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Land Rover Defender FAQs
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the S that starts from $98,400.
The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Octa that starts from $304,500.
The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the S which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic SE which measures 1996mm wide, 5098mm in length and sits 1970mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Octa which has 467kW of power from its 4.4L TURBO engine.
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The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the V8 which weighs 3380 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, diesel, electric or unleaded.