Land Rover Defender Base (2006) price & specs
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Overview
The 2006 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a small SUV built in South Africa with prices starting at $47,950 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1950 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Land Rover claims the Defender Base uses 10.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 299g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank
The Land Rover Defender measures 2076mm (81.7 inches) in height, 4599mm (181.1 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2794mm (110.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2055kg (4530.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 235/85 R16 front tyres and 235/85 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2006 Land Rover Defender Base has a 215mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,599 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,076 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 895 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 299
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU3
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Cc: 2498
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: Td5
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Stroke: 89
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 75
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122
Power Maximum Power Kw: 90
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 300
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Code: R380
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 85
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 85
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Step
Step Rear Location: Rear
Step Side Location: Side
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1430
Cargo Area Length In: 40.7
Cargo Area Length Mm: 1035
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 36.4
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 925
Cargo Area Width In: 56.3
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1430
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1486
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 215
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 42
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 81.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2076
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 181.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4599
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1790
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1486
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 110
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2794
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 50
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 53
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Single Hinged
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Single Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear Side Windows
Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1200
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2950
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6504
Payload Allowance Kg: 895
Payload Allowance Lbs: 1973
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2055
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4531
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1850
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 4079
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
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