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The updated 2024 Land Rover Defender has an expanded line-up.
Snapshot
- Land Rover Defender base model axed, entry price up $10k
- Long-wheelbase Defender 130 gains two new variants
- Three-seat Defender 110 Hard Top commercial van added
It is headlined by an expansion to the extended-length Defender 130 range, with new five-seat Outbound and flagship eight-seat V8 variants.
The load-carrying Outbound replaces the 130’s standard third-row with a flat load floor offering up to 2516 litres of storage and a van-like body-coloured rear window.
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2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound
Keeping the load-lugging theme, Land Rover has added the commercial version of the Defender to the local range for the first time with the 110 Hard Top S.
The previously announced Defender 110 P400e plug-in hybrid is now available to order, while the Defender 110 S can be optioned with a new heritage-inspired County Exterior Pack.
For model-year 2024, all Defender 90s receive a new parachute grab handle, a quick folding and sliding passenger seat, and 40:20:40 folding rear seats with a centre armrest.
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2024 Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top S
A new floor tray is standard for Defender 90 and 130 to provide a "near flat loadspace" with access to D-loops maintained.
Land Rover said the accessory would become available for existing Defender 90 and 130 owners.
However, the updated range sees the deletion of the eponymous base Defender 90, with the starting price rising to $90,400 before on-road costs for the S P300 variant.
For everything you need to know about the 2024 Land Rover Defender, continue below.
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JUMP AHEAD
- 2024 Land Rover Defender pricing
- 2024 Land Rover Defender features
- Option packages
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2024 Land Rover Defender pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
Defender 90
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S P300 | $90,400 | up $250 |
| S D250 | $97,700 | up $250 |
| X-Dynamic SE P400 | $112,400 | up $4550 |
| X P400 | $148,450 | down $750 |
| V8 P525 | $221,550 | up $250 |
Defender 110
| S P300 | $92,800 | new |
|---|---|---|
| S P400 | $99,500 | – |
| X-Dynamic SE D300 | $108,250 | up $4250 |
| Hard-Top S D250 | $110,000 | new |
| X-Dynamic SE P400 | $115,650 | up $4250 |
| X-Dynamic SE P400e | $127,600 | new |
| X-Dynamic HSE D300 | $123,050 | – |
| X-Dynamic HSE P400 | $129,900 | – |
| X-Dynamic HSE P400e | $139,300 | new |
| X D300 | $149,950 | down $1050 |
| X P400 | $152,150 | down $950 |
| V8 P525 | $226,500 | – |
Defender 130
| X-Dynamic SE D300 | $128,200 | up $4050 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Dynamic SE P400 | $135,700 | up $4050 |
| Outbound P400 | $138,400 | new |
| V8 P500 | $237,900 | new |
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2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400e
2024 Land Rover Defender features
2024 Land Rover Defender S features
| 19-inch alloy wheels | 12-way semi-powered front seats |
| 10-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system | Heated, power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming driver’s side |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Rubber flooring |
| Satellite navigation | Dual-zone climate control |
| DAB+ digital radio | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Six-speaker, 180-watt audio system | 360-degree camera system |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Wireless phone charger | LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps |
| Terrain Response | Perimetric alarm system. |
| Leather-accented upholstery |
2024 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S features
| In addition to S | |
|---|---|
| Three seats (down from five or six) | Rubber floor mats |
| Four-speaker, 140-watt audio system | Rear privacy glass. |
2024 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic SE features
| In addition to S | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels | 12-way electric front seats with 2-way headrests and memory function |
| Panoramic sunroof | Automatic headlight levelling |
| Black-painted roof | Adaptive air suspension (130) |
| 11-speaker, 400-watt Meridian audio system | 11.4-inch Pivi Pro screen (130) |
| 10-colour ambient interior lighting | Air quality sensor (130) |
| Carpet floor mats | Three-zone climate control (130) |
| LED signature DRL | Cabin air purification (130) |
2024 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic HSE features
| In addition to X-Dynamic SE | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels (new design) | Electrically-adjustable steering wheel column |
| 11.4-inch Pivi Pro screen | Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| 14-way front seats with 4-way headrests | LED fog lamps. |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | |
2024 Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV features
| In addition to X-Dynamic SE or X-Dynamic HSE | |
|---|---|
| Adaptive air suspension | Public charging cable |
| Acoustic vehicle alert system | AC/DC charge port |
| Electronic cabin pre-conditioning | Rear privacy glass. |
2024 Land Rover Defender Outbound features
| In addition to X-Dynamic SE | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels (black) | All-Terrain tyres |
| Black exterior trim | Heated steering wheel |
| Five seats (in place of eight) | LED fog lamps. |
| Rubber floor mats | |
2024 Land Rover Defender X features
| In addition to X-Dynamic HSE | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels (dark grey) | Premium leather-appointed steering wheel |
| Digital rear-view mirror | Electronic active differential with torque vectoring |
| Head-up display | Terrain Response 2 system with configuration. |
| Domestic plug socket | All-Terrain Progress Control |
| Adaptive air suspension | Matrix LED headlights. |
2024 Land Rover Defender V8 features
| In addition to X | |
|---|---|
| 22-inch alloy wheels | Heated windscreen and washer jets |
| Air-conditioned centre console | Suede-appointed steering wheel |
| 15-speaker, 700-watt Meridian surround-sound audio system | Terrain Response 2 with dynamic program |
| Heated steering wheel | Cabin air purification (90 & 110) |
| Quad exhaust pipes | Three-zone climate control (90 & 110) |
| Rear privacy glass | Tow hitch receiver (90 & 110) |
| Advanced tow assist | Four-zone climate control (130). |
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Option packages
As with other Land Rover vehicles, each Defender features an array of optional equipment.
For brevity, we’ve listed a few key option packages below.
County Exterior Pack (new)
| 20-inch alloy wheels | 'County' exterior graphics. |
| Illuminated treadplates |
Available for the Defender 110 S P300 and P400.
Off-Road Pack
| Electronic active differential with torque vectoring | All terrain tyres |
| Black roof rails | Domestic plug socket |
Available for all Defender variants; standard-fit on X and V8.
Advanced Off-Road Pack
| All-Terrain Progress Control | Adaptive air suspension |
| Terrain Response 2 system with configuration. | Automatic headlight levelling. |
Available for all Defender 90 and 110 variants; standard-fit on V8.
Towing Pack
| All-Terrain Progress Control | Adaptive air suspension |
| Terrain Response 2 system with configuration. | Automatic headlight levelling |
| Advanced tow assist | Tow hitch receiver. |
Available for all Defender 90 and 110 variants; standard-fit on V8.
Family Pack
| Adaptive air suspension | Automatic headlight levelling |
| Manual third-row seats | Three-zone climate control |
| Air quality sensor | Cabin air purification. |
Available for Defender 110 S, X-Dynamic SE P400 and D300, and X-Dynamic HSE P400 and D300.
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Colours
| Fuji white | Santorini black |
| Eiger grey | Pangea green |
| Gondwana stone | Tasman blue |
| Hakuba silver | Sedona red. |
| 🔽 Premium metallic ($1040) | |
| Carpathian grey | Silicon silver. |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Locally, the Land Rover Defender is available with a host of petrol and diesel powertrains – and a new-for-2024 plug-in hybrid setup.
At the entry level, the petrol P300 features a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine producing 221kW and 400Nm for Defender 90 and 110 models.
The diesel-powered D250 has a 3.0-litre, turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, generating 183kW and 570Nm.
Stepping up to the D300 and P400 – also available for the Defender 130 – sees outputs rise to 221kW/650Nm and 294kW/550Nm, respectively.
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The plug-in hybrid P400e, available exclusively for the Defender 110, sees the 2.0-litre turbo-four petrol matched with a 105kW electric motor, for a 297kW and 640Nm total system output.
It has a 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery, with a WLTP-rated 52-kilometre all-electric driving range. Land Rover claims the Defender 110 P400e will complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.
The P500 and P525 are 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engines with 368kW/610Nm for the Defender 130 and 386kW/625Nm for the Defender 90 and 110, respectively.
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All powertrains are matched to a ZF-sourced eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, coupled to a twin-speed transfer box with high and low ranges.
The four-wheel-drive system also includes Land Rover's Terrain Response technology, allowing the driver to change settings between presets.
V8 variants have bespoke spring and damper rates, and an updated electronic active rear differential with a yaw controller.
| 2024 Land Rover Defender fuel economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (P300) | 10.1L/100km | 235g/km |
| 3.0-litre turbo-petrol (P400) | 9.9L/100km | 230g/km |
| 5.0-litre supercharged V8 (P500) | TBC | TBC |
| 5.0-litre supercharged V8 (P525) | 12.7L/100km | 295g/km |
| 3.0-litre turbo-diesel (D250) | 7.9L/100km | 207g/km |
| 3.0-litre turbo-diesel (D300) | 7.9L/100km | 207g/km |
| 2.0-litre turbo-petrol PHEV (P400e) | 3.4L/100km | TBC |
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Safety
The Land Rover Defender is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2020.
This rating applies to the Defender 110, excluding the 110 Hard Top.
It scored 85 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 71 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent for safety assistance.
For the full report, click here.
Six airbags (dual frontal, side chest and side head) feature across the range.
| 2024 Land Rover Defender active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| Lane-keep assist | Wade sensing |
| Lane departure warning | Automatic high beam |
| Blind-spot alert | Driver condition monitoring |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Side exit monitor |
| Traffic sign recognition | Adaptive cruise control. |
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Dimensions
2024 Land Rover Defender dimensions
| Model | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 | 4583mm | 2008mm | 1969-1974mm | 2587mm |
| Defender 110 | 5018mm | 2008mm | 1967-1972mm | 3022mm |
| Defender 130 | 5358mm | 2008mm | 1970mm | 3022mm |
2024 Land Rover Defender boot space
| Model | All seats up | Second-row folded | Third-row folded | Second- and third-row folded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 | 397L | 1563L | – | – |
| Defender 110 five-seat | 972L | 2277L | – | – |
| Defender 110 seven-seat | 231L | – | 916L | 2233L |
| Defender 110 Hard Top | 1423L | – | – | – |
| Defender 130 | 389L | – | 1232L | 2291L |
| Defender 130 Outbound | 1232L | 2516L | – | – |
2024 Land Rover Defender off-road specifications
| Model | Approach | Departure | Break-over | Ground clearance | Wading depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90 | 31.0° | 37.9° | 25.0° | 225-216mm | 850-900mm |
| Defender 110 | 31.2° | 37.8° | 22.6° | 228-218mm | 850-900mm |
| Defender 130 | 30.1° | 24.5° | 22.0° | 218mm | 900mm |
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Warranty and servicing
As with the wider Land Rover range, the Defender is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
A complimentary 12-month roadside assistance program is included, which can be extended with annual servicing at a Land Rover dealership for up to eight years.
A five-year service package can be pre-purchased.
| Engine | Pricing |
|---|---|
| D250 | $2650 |
| D300 | $2650 |
| P300 | $1950 |
| P400 | $2250 |
| P500 | TBC |
| P525 | $3750 |
| P400e | TBC |
Availability
The 2024 Land Rover Defender range – including the 110 P400e, 110 Hard Top S, 130 Overland and 130 V8 – is available to order now, with local deliveries expected in November 2023.
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