2021 Land Rover Defender review

1. Ideal off-roader

If you're looking for a true standout in the off-roading world, look no further than the 2021 Land Rover Defender. As standard, the 2021 Land Rover Defender features hill descent control, a terrain response system, an off-road front-view camera, and wade-sensing capabilities. Alongside those, there are upgrade options such as all-terrain speed control, a raised air intake snorkel, and an advanced Terrain Response^® system. This allows drivers to set up to four custom modes matching different terrains, or allow Terrain Response to recognize the terrain and adjust automatically.

2. Strong engine performance

A powerful-looking SUV with serious off-roading skills needs a hefty engine to run it. As standard, the 2021 Land Rover Defender comes with a 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine achieving 296 hp, which is more than enough for your average off-road weekend away or other everyday use. However, if you need more bang for your buck, the higher trims (90 X-Dynamic S and above for two-door models, 110 SE and above for four-door models) come with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine offering 395 hp.

3. Numerous driver aids

With great power comes great responsibility. For the peace of mind of the 2021 Land Rover Defender's driver and passengers, this SUV comes with plenty of features that make life easier for everybody involved. Standard driver aids include things that enhance visibility, like a rearview camera, surround-view parking camera system, and blind spot monitoring, as well as alerts like forward collision warning and pedestrian detection with automatic emergency braking. There's also driver drowsiness monitoring, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition with every trim of the 2021 Land Rover Defender.

4. Striking looks

The 2021 Land Rover Defender is an attractive SUV, and something of an icon when it comes to that highly recognizable shape and size. The angular, squared-off proportions give it serious personality and gravitas, while upright front and rear elevations give a nod to its practicality. The whole look of the 2021 Land Rover Defender is purposeful and grounded, right down to the sculpted grille and raised hood. Plus, it comes in a range of sophisticated metallic paint tones, including Tasman Blue Metallic, Yulong White Metallic, and Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic. The base, S, and X trims of the 2021 Land Rover Defender are available in two- or four-door configurations, while other trims feature one or the other, so keep an eye out for the specs that fit the needs of you and your crew.

5. Simple infotainment

The infotainment side of the 2021 Land Rover Defender is easy-to-use and crystal clear. Land Rover's infotainment touchscreen ensures that almost everything is accessible with only one or two taps from the home screen. The touchscreen's clear menu structure makes it easy to find what you're looking for and easy to navigate between functions. The standard 10-inch touchscreen comes with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ connectivity meaning it's simple and familiar, and make it easy to soundtrack each drive or call your loved ones handsfree. Plus, the system includes navigation, HD radio, and a six-speaker stereo for all the entertainment you could want on your journey. The four-door SE trim upgrades the stereo to 10 speakers, or for optimum sound quality, there are 14 speakers in the X trim.