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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 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Land Rover Defender
Mitsubishi Outlander
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2026 Land Rover
Defender
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2025 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
85L - 89L
289 to 1166 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$98,400 - $304,500
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
Colours Available
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, SUPERCHARGER | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4999 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 467kW | 135kW - 185kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 750Nm | 245Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 97 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
