Land Rover Defender Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Utility that was released to the Australian market on 2nd December 2011. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as a Pickup built in Great Britain with prices starting at $54,190 before on-road costs.
This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 360 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Land Rover claims the Defender Base uses 11.1L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 295g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 676km per full tank
The Land Rover Defender measures 2021mm (79.6 inches) in height, 5170mm (203.5 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 3226mm (127.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2143kg (4724.5 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 2012 Land Rover Defender Base has a 314mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,170 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,021 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,226 mm |
| Turning Circle | 15,080 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,237 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 295
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2198
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 86.0
Engine Stroke: 94.6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 75
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 9.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 676
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 420
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 13.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 9.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 7.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 10.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.1
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 90
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 360
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Code: Gft Mt-82
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 85
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 85
Wheels Tire Front Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Rear Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 114
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 114
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: yes
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: yes
Wheels
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: L316
Wheelbase Type: Long
Cab Type: Double Cab
Roof Type: Standard
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Step
Step Side Location: Side
Step Rear Location: Rear
Step Rear Type: Platform
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Pickup Bed Cover: Tarpaulin
Pickup Bed Type: Straight Side
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Front Color: Black
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 79.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2021
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3226
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 127.0
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1790
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 203.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5170
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1511
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1511
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.5
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 15080
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 49.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 314
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 12.4
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 649
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 25.6
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
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: Wind-Up
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4725
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2143
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: 3380
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7452
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2727
Payload Allowance Kg: 1237
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
System Type: Stereo
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 20000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 12427
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