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2026 Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is a Suv Large Luxury offered in 5D SUV, 3D SUV and Single SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $98,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $313,800 for the Octa Black.
There are 9 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (257kW/700Nm), 5.0L supercharger (313kW/550Nm), electric motor (221kW/640Nm), 4.4L turbo (467kW/750Nm) and 3.0L turbo (257kW/700Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Defender is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$98,400 - $313,800â€
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Diesel, Electric, or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV
Retail Price
$98,400 - $313,800â€
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Diesel, Electric, or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV
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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
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2026 Land Rover Defender
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Octa Black.
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Power to Weight
77.51 - 186.06 kW/t
75.39 kW/t
220.45 kW/t
Boot Space
176 - 857 litres
176 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.4 - 13.1 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
679 - 2,618 km
654 km
4,722 km
Price
$98,400 - $313,800
$78,500
$376,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,970 - 3,380 kg
2,520 kg
3,450 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
30.1 - 40.2°
18.3°
40.2°
Departure Angle
24.5 - 42.8°
14.4°
42.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
218 - 323 mm
166 mm
323 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
0.2 - 19.22 kWh
0.2 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
32 kW
32 kW
200 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
52 km
51 km
121 km
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Dimensions
4,583 mm
1,996 mm
inc mirror: 2,105 mm
inc mirror: 2,105 mm
1,974 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,583 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,996 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,105 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,974 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,587 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 729 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 S that starts from $98,400.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Octa Black that starts from $313,800.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the S which can tow 3500 kg
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic Se which measures 1996mm wide, 5098mm in length and sits 1970mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Octa which has 467kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the V8 which weighs 3380 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel, Electric or Unleaded.
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