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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
Land Rover Defender vs Renault Koleos Comparison
Land Rover Defender
Renault Koleos
2026 Land Rover
Defender
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2025 Renault
Koleos
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Good
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L - 89L
289 to 1166 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$98,400 - $304,500
$34,990 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, SUPERCHARGER | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4999 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 467kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 750Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
