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2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review
'Hey Shawty!' The Defender 90 remains a unique and capable choice in the premium 4WD market – it may even be the pick of the range!
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Land Rover Defender vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison
Land Rover Defender
Hyundai IONIQ 5
2026 Land Rover
Defender
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2025 Hyundai
IONIQ 5
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EPIQ N LINE DSM AWD (84kWh)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L - 90L
289 to 1179 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$98,400 - $304,500
$69,800 - $110,383
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- SWB body is a total looker
- D250 inline six is a peach
- Still a rugged 4WD at heart
Misses
- Expensive options
- Updated MY26 range incoming
- No ANCAP safety rating for 90
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy to drive
- Superb practicality
- Digital mirrors now optional
Misses
- Pricier than rivals
- N Line won't fool N-spotters
- Frustrating safety features
Colours Available
The Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:
- Atlas White (solid)
- Galactic Grey Metallic
- Phantom Black
- Digital Teal-Green
- Lucid Blue Mica
- Gravity Gold (matte)
Matte paint is a $1000 option.
The interior is available in the following colourways:
- Obsidian Black
- Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
- Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, SUPERCHARGER, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 467kW | 125kW - 478kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 750Nm | 350Nm - 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
