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Who is the Land Rover Defender a good car for?
What is the Land Rover Defender like to drive?
Tech features in the Land Rover Defender
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Is the Land Rover Defender a good car?
The new Defender was met with much criticism when it was launched recently, but most of this came from the older Defender and Land Rover Series I, II, and III enthusiasts. Despite this, initial reports suggest that the new Defender is as good as the original, if not better and easier to live with.
Who is the Land Rover Defender a good car for?
Those that heed the call of the wild outdoors will love the Land Rover Defender. Its 'go-anywhere, do-anything' approach to motoring embodies the Camel Trophy motto of "One Life. Live It".
Is the Land Rover Defender a good first car?
The sheer size of the Land Rover Defender (on both 90 and 110 guise) will prove to be rather daunting for first-time drivers. While the controls are easy to use and several driving aids and camera systems will help with manoeuvering, the Defender is best in the hands of the experienced driver to avoid bumps and scratches.
Is the Land Rover Defender a good family car?
The Land Rover Defender is available as both a 3-door and a 5-door, the 90 and 110 respectively. the 2-door format of the Defender 90 makes ingress and egress of the rear difficult as the seats are not fitted with mechanical slides. For this reason alone, the 5-door 110 version is preferred by families, especially those with young children making use of car seats.
Is there a Hybrid Land Rover Defender?
There is a hybrid model, known as the P400e. This model makes use of a 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor to provide an additional 116 kW and 275 Nm of power. The claimed electric range is 59 km.
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What’s it like to drive?
The drive of the Land Rover Defender is thoroughly enjoyable and fun. Impressive power delivery and a silky-smooth ride make the Defender excellent on the road and the impressive wheel travel and Terrain Response system makes it rather impressive off road too.
Reviewers opinion.
"The Defender appears to take most challenges in its stride, showing general compliance across gravel surfaces that I cannot recall experiencing in other cars, while the rough stuff seems easy, perhaps a bit too easy for those who like to work for their off-road thrills. The effortlessness comes as a result of air suspension, the brand’s second-generation Terrain Response system, an incredible 291mm of ground clearance and 500mm of suspension articulation."
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Land Rover Defender like inside?
The new Defender blends luxury appointments with rugged off-road themes. The leather upholstery is offset by the hard-wearing plastic trims that are designed to handle the rough stuff. There's no shortage of tech either with digital climate control and the new Pivi Pro infotainment system, replete with a digital dashboard.
Style
The new Defender strikes an imposing presence with its flared arches and upright greenhouse design. The front end carries traditional-looking rounded headlights set in squared-off housings with a muscular grille element and purposeful front-end design. The rear is near verticle with small taillight elements to mimic the original Pope's Nose taillights found on earlier defenders. The swing-open tailgate is dominated by the spare wheel which is fitted with a cover on certain models.
Tech features
- All-Terrain Response Control
- Hill Descent Control
- Electronic Air Suspension
- 37.5° Approach angle
- 40° Departure angle
- 31° Breakover angle
- 10-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system
- Meridian Audio
- Heads-up Display
- 12.3-inch Interactive Display
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Land Rover Defender?
Prices for the new land Rover Defender start from R1 141 966 before options while a special edition Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition will set you back R2 439 310 before options.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D240 S | R1 141 966 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S | R1 145 968 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D240 S | R1 174 004 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S | R1 178 282 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D300 S | R1 232 752 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P400 S | R1 264 430 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D300 S | R1 265 452 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D240 X-Dynamic SE | R1 275 866 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P300 X-Dynamic SE | R1 279 868 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400 S | R1 298 830 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D240 XS Edition | R1 308 566 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D240 X-Dynamic SE | R1 315 204 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P300 X-Dynamic SE | R1 319 482 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D240 XS Edition | R1 337 604 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D240 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 340 666 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P300 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 344 668 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D300 X-Dynamic SE | R1 356 952 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D240 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 375 904 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P300 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 380 182 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic SE | R1 396 252 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE | R1 402 830 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D300 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 421 752 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P400 XS Edition | R1 427 330 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE | R1 440 030 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 456 952 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400 XS Edition | R1 462 430 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 467 630 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic HSE | R1 500 730 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400e S | R1 554 600 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 D300 X | R1 617 752 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X | R1 654 930 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-Dynamic SE | R1 662 000 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X | R1 679 352 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-Dynamic HSE | R1 722 800 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X | R1 727 930 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X | R1 795 300 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 V8 | R2 270 310 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 V8 | R2 343 910 |
| Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition | R2 365 710 |
| Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition | R2 439 310 |
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