Land Rover Defender 130 Tested: It's a Stretch.'24 Defender 130 Outbound Is a Lengthy Five-Seater.The Defender has 11.5 inches of ground clearance and the ability to ford through 35 inches of water, which exceeds both the Jeep Wrangler's maximum clearance and its wading ability. The base suspension utilizes coil springs, but it can be upgraded with an air suspension that enables adjustable ride height. Unlike its predecessor, the Defender has a unibody construction versus a body-on-frame setup, and it replaces the old solid axles with a fully independent suspension. Buyers looking for additional performance can opt for the 518-hp supercharged V-8, which hustled the Defender 90 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds in our testing. The long-wheelbase 130 model we tested with this powertrain ran to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. The Defender is also available with a 3.0-liter inline-six which utilizes an electric supercharger and a 48-volt hybrid system. Of course, every model features four-wheel drive and locking differentials for navigating treacherous terrain. The Defender is powered by a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. There's also a bevy of personalization options available, but we'll leave the customization to you. Land Rover offers several accessory packages, each of which outfits the Defender with specifically themed features. We'd suggest the 110 SE trim level as it adds several desirable features to the Defender's spec sheet, including 19-inch aluminum wheels, automatic high-beam headlamps, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, and a digital gauge display. No matter which one you choose, the Defender oozes personality and even the base models offer more creature comforts than the utilitarian ancestors responsible for launching the Land Rover brand.Īs much as we like the look of the two-door 90 model, the four-door 110 and 130 models are more practical for most buyers. Most buyers will likely prefer the mid-sized 110 trim, as it offers similar proportions to the 90 with a bit more practicality. Have a slew of kids to shuttle around town? The extended-wheelbase 130 model offers more space and a usable third row of seats.
Want to maximize the cool factor? Try the two-door 90 model.
Its on-road demeanor belies its go-anywhere capability and a trio of available powertrains and three different body styles allow you to tailor the SUV to your unique needs. Alongside truck-ish rivals like the Jeep Wrangler and the Lexus GX, the Defender is essentially unstoppable on the ORV trail, but sliding behind the wheel to run errands or take a road trip is far more appealing. If you're enamored with the idea of off-roading but can't stomach living with an unrefined vehicle during your daily commute, consider the best-of-both-worlds 2024 Land Rover Defender.
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