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2012 Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in None SUV, Double Cab Chassis, Double Utility, Single SUV, Single Utility and Single Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $54,190 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2011.
The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 360Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$44,990 - $54,190†
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$44,990 - $54,190†
Transmission
6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
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2012 Land Rover Defender
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
43.77 - 47.82 kW/t
43.77 kW/t
121.77 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
10 - 11.1 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
600 - 676 km
571 km
1,067 km
Price
$44,990 - $49,690
$26,720
$52,640
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
2,505 - 3,050 kg
1,980 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,350 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
314 - 323 mm
150 mm
323 mm
Payload Capacity
623 - 1,091 kg
623 kg
1,091 kg
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Dimensions
3,994 mm
1,790 mm
2,182 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,994 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,182 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,362 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 623 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $44,990.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $54,190.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe 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 2.2L 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.
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