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1997 Land Rover Defender
New from
$35,120 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
2 year, 50,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $35,120 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $46,800 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia.
The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 83kW and 265Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Defender is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
39.34 - 48.4 kW/t
33.53 kW/t
90.78 kW/t
Price
$35,120 - $46,800
$16,990
$46,975
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
40,000 km
100,000 km
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1997 Land Rover Defender Specs
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1997 Land Rover Defender Dimensions
2064mm
1790mm
4438mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1997 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy
| Land Rover Defender | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
1997 Land Rover Defender Warranty
What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?
The Land Rover Defender offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit 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 Base that starts from $35,120.
The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $46,800.
The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the Base which can tow 4000 kg
The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5132mm in length and sits 2035mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 83kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel.