Marton Pettendy
2027 Land Rover Defender lineup revealed with new trims and price hikes
The British automaker’s popular large off-road SUV has come in for a 27MY update, bringing a new Vertex trim and a $100,000-plus base price.
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2018 Land Rover Defender
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2018 Land Rover Defender
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2018 Land Rover Defender
News
Marton Pettendy
2027 Land Rover Defender lineup revealed with new trims and price hikes
The British automaker’s popular large off-road SUV has come in for a 27MY update, bringing a new Vertex trim and a $100,000-plus base price.
1 Month Ago
Marton Pettendy
Multiple Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models recalled
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled several Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models due to a potential oil leak.
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William Stopford
Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover recalled
More than 23,000 Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles built between 2019 and 2026 may have a defect that stops their driver's airbag from working.
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2026
$106,442
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2025
$117,493
Year
2026
2025
Engine Type
3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
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4x4
Maximum Power
183 kW
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2018 Land Rover Defender
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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Land Rover Defender
Sales Data
20243,209Total Sales
20253,854Total Sales
20262,344YTD Sales
Land Rover Defender Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the base variant that starts from $42,800.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Adventure variant that starts from $68,900.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Defender is the base variant which measures 1790mm wide, 5170mm in length and sits 2021mm tall.
All variants of the Land Rover Defender have a maximum power of 90kW and 360nm of torque.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3500 kg.
The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel fuel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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