2021 Land Rover Defender

    Used from

    $69,626 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the Land Rover Defender

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in both 5D SUV and 3D SUV body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,626 for the Base variant and topping out at $137,690 for the X.

    There are 9 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2020.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (221kW/400Nm), 3.0L electric compressor & supercharger petrol direct injection (294kW/550Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/430Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (183kW/570Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    2021 Land Rover Defender Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Land Rover Defender Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Land Rover Defender

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 4.2
      • Battery Cell Count: 14
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Supplier: Lg Energy Solution
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.2
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 0.0
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 55
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Front: 1030
      • Headroom Front: 1032
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1025
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Leg Room Front (in): 39.1
      • Leg Room Front: 993
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.6
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 929
      • Leg Room Rear: 992
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 60.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1545
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1433
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1503
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: Satellite View
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Location Sharing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 200
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 249
      • Maximum Power Kw: 147
      • Maximum Power Kw: 183
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 570
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
      • Includes Suspension Adjustment
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S

    Adds to Base:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 400
      • Maximum Power Kw: 294
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 550
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Base:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.2
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 200
      • Maximum Power Kw: 147
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 500
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    X-Dynamic S

    Adds to S:
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Removes from S:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic

    SE

    Adds to X-Dynamic S:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 299
      • Maximum Power Kw: 220
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 650
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Meridian
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    Removes from X-Dynamic S:
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 249
      • Maximum Power Kw: 183
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 570
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    X-Dynamic SE

    Adds to SE:
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Removes from SE:
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12

    HSE

    Adds to X-Dynamic SE:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Matrix
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Leather
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from X-Dynamic SE:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    First Edition

    Adds to HSE:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 249
      • Maximum Power Kw: 183
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 570
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250
    Removes from HSE:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Leather
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 299
      • Maximum Power Kw: 220
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 650
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500

    X-Dynamic HSE

    Adds to First Edition:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Leather
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 299
      • Maximum Power Kw: 220
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 650
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    Removes from First Edition:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 249
      • Maximum Power Kw: 183
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 570
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1250

    X

    Adds to X-Dynamic HSE:
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    Removes from X-Dynamic HSE:
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
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    2021 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    1967mm
    1996mm
    4758mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    2021 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender

    The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Land Rover Defender variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2021 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.

    Land Rover Defender FAQs

    The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $69,626.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the X that starts from $137,690.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, X-Dynamic S, SE, X-Dynamic SE, HSE, First Edition, X-Dynamic HSE and X.

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1996mm wide, 4758mm in length and sits 1967mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the S which has 294kW of power from its 3.0L ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Land Rover Defender is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the SE which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.