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Defender

Off-road vehicleOff-road vehicleOff-road vehiclePetrol (Gasoline)Diesel69 versionsOwner report

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635Hp

Power

0–100 km/h

250km/h

Top speed

13L/100

Fuel (combined)

What owners say

Overview

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the classic, pre-2016 Defender (including Td5, TDI, and Puma models), owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive among enthusiasts, characterized by deep affection for its rugged, utilitarian character, legendary off-road capability

Known issues

*Modern Defender (Post-2019): · Major mechanical failures (engine replacement, supercharger/battery failure, coolant leaks with piston-cooling jet failure) – very frequent.

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Specifications

Generation

Version

5.0 V8 P500 (500 Hp) AWD Automatic

From 2023-2026

Power500 Hp

Torque5 Nm

0–100 km/h5.7 sec

Top speed240 km/h

Fuel consumption14.8 L/100 km

DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission8 gears, automatic transmission

Engine5 L

AspirationNaturally aspirated engine

Cylinders8

Seats46150 seats

Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)

Body typeOff-road vehicle

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Quick facts

BrandLand Rover

Versions catalogued69

Body typesOff-road vehicle, Off-road vehicle

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