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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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James Wong
2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
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2026 Land Rover
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
85L - 89L
289 to 1166 km
66L
581 to 719 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
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MSRP
$98,400 - $304,500
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, SUPERCHARGER | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4999 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 467kW | 270kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 750Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82.1 - 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
