The Land Rover Defender has around 8,200lbs of towing capacity. With exploration leading the path of every Land Rover Defender, each engine option is ready to supply tons of power. The standard 2.0-liter P300 powertrain has up to 7,716lbs of towing power, similar to the 5.0-liter P525 engine is used in the V8 models of the Land Rover Defender. For the largest amount of capability, you can choose the 3.0-liter P400 i6 engine that reaches 8,201 pounds of towing capacity.
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The Land Rover Defender standard horsepower is 296hp. Looking into all of the different engines the Defender could equip is enough to excite you. The stats are: the 2.0-liter produces 296hp, the optional 3.0-liter powertrain makes 395 HP, and the available 5.0-liter powertrain produces an incredibly-powerful 518hp.
The Defender curb weight is between 4,500-5,735lbs. Having such a large disparity in the curb weights is based on the plethora of cabin amenities, trim levels, and powertrain options. Picking the Defender 110 model type adds some additional pounds, towing capacity, and even more ground clearance too.
The Land Rover Defender has up to 9in of ground clearance. Most Defender trims equip a ground clearance of 8.5 inches and end at 8.9in. The Defender 110 trim level will give you a base clearance of 9 inches to deal with some challenging moments.
Learn more about the 2023 Defender at our Land Rover dealership in Santa Fe. Visit us in person or online to schedule your test drive. Our helpful staff is standing by to help you get into the luxury or compact luxury SUV of your dreams.