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    2011 Land Rover Defender

    New from

    $44,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    10 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Land Rover Defender

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in Single SUV, Double Cab Chassis, Double Utility, Single Cab Chassis and Single Utility body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,250 for the Limited Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (90kW/360Nm) and 2.4L turbo diesel direct injection (90kW/360Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2011 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    45.64 - 49.59 kW/t
    45.64 kW/t
    121.77 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    10 - 11 L/100km
    6 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    600 - 682 km
    571 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $44,990 - $55,250
    $25,990
    $55,250
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,750 - 3,050 kg
    1,980 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    1,300 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    314 - 323 mm
    172 mm
    323 mm
    Payload Capacity
    935 - 1,213 kg
    935 kg
    1,213 kg

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    All Land Rover Defender Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$98,400$313,800
    2025$92,402$325,532
    2024$88,870$240,270
    2023$78,480$227,145
    2022$74,516$219,989
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    2011 Land Rover Defender Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Land Rover Defender

    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: L316
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.64
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 25.6
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 47.1
      • Front Overhang (mm): 649
      • Front Track (mm): 1486
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 314
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14360
      • Overall Height (mm): 2021
      • Overall Length (mm): 4639
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1196
      • Rear Track (mm): 1486
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2794
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.9
      • Co2 Level (combined): 291
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2402
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 682
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: Fixed
      • Third Row Seat Front Fore Aft Adjustment
      • Third Row Seat Front Reclining
      • Third Row Seat Front Removable
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bucket
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Beam
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.540
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Code: Gft Mt-82
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Third Row Window Type: Sliding
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Third Row Window Type: Sliding
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1250
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2756
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1078
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1972
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1940
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1975
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Limited Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Step Type: Other
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 49.59
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 323
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
      • Overall Length (mm): 3894
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2362
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 266
      • Engine (cc): 2401
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Painted Body Colour
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 600
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.0
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Visibility
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 935
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1815
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1820
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Wheelbase Type: Medium
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.64
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 25.6
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 47.1
      • Front Overhang (mm): 649
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 314
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14360
      • Overall Length (mm): 4639
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1196
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2794
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 291
      • Engine (cc): 2402
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 682
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: Fixed
      • Third Row Seat Front Fore Aft Adjustment
      • Third Row Seat Front Reclining
      • Third Row Seat Front Removable
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bucket
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Visibility
      • Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Third Row Window Type: Sliding
      • Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Third Row Window Type: Sliding
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1250
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2756
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1078
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1972
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1940
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1975
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
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    2011 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2021mm
    1790mm
    4639mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2011 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20263000Kg3500Kg
    20253000Kg3500Kg
    20243000Kg3500Kg
    20233500Kg3500Kg
    20223500Kg3500Kg
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    2011 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender

    The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 10L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Land Rover DefenderFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.1 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.1 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel10.0 L/100km
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    2011 Land Rover Defender Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?

    The Land Rover Defender offers a 3 year 100,000 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 $44,990.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Limited Edition that starts from $55,250.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Limited Edition.

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5170mm in length and sits 2021mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.4L Turbo Diesel Common Rail 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.