7.9
2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review
This 5.4-metre offroad-focused Defender may only have five seats and an awkward rear-end, but it draws attention like nothing else.
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2024 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 BMW IX1 Comparison
Land Rover Defender
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Long distance drivingAwards
The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for BMW IX1.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$92,626 - $317,592
$78,900 - $84,900
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
- Individual Metallic Paint - Alternative Pricing (+$3,200)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$5,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 5000 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 467kW | 150kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 750Nm | 250Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | - | |
