7.9
2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review
This 5.4-metre offroad-focused Defender may only have five seats and an awkward rear-end, but it draws attention like nothing else.
Jack Quick
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
This 5.4-metre offroad-focused Defender may only have five seats and an awkward rear-end, but it draws attention like nothing else.
Jack Quick
New badges and price point make it better value than it already was – but some elements of this coupe SUV still frustrate the keener driver.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1997 - 5000 | 1499 - 1998 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 32 | 16 | |
Power | ||
183kW - 386kW | 110kW - 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6000 | 5500 - 6300 | |
Torque | ||
400Nm - 650Nm | 230Nm - 320Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1250 - 2500 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 15.5 | 11.8 - 12 |