2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Hyundai Tucson

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    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    Tucson
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    8.3
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Hyundai Tucson.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    52L - 54L
    276 to 437 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $39,100 - $61,100
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Torquey diesel powertrain
    • Palatial second row and boot
    • Comfortable, effortless driving experience
    Misses
    • Diesel engine is getting the axe
    • Too many harder plastics
    • Dashboard layout hasn't dated well

    Standard Features

    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

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Mica Paint (+$595)
    • Metallic Paint (+$595)

    Colours Available

    White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:

    • Titan Grey
    • Shimmering Silver
    • Phantom Black
    • Deep Sea
    • Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
    • Silky Bronze (Highlander only)

    N Line models are available only in:

    • Crimson Red
    • White Cream
    • Phantom Black
    • Titan Grey

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L1.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 386kW115kW - 172kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60004000 - 6200
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm192Nm - 416Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001500 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.510.5 - 16

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