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2022 Land Rover Defender review

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Land Rover Defender highlights

Customer rating

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Pros

  • Impressive off-road ability
  • Extensive customization options
  • Comfortable ride

Cons

  • Heavy cargo door opens toward the curb
  • Controls can be confusing
  • Occasional interior rattles

Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined

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Year

All Land Rover Defender years

What is new for the 2022 Land Rover Defender?

  • The Defender is available in a variety of new trims, including the 110 Carpathian Edition, 110 V8, 110 XS Edition, 90 Carpathian Edition, 90 V8, 90 X-Dynamic HSE, and 90 X-Dynamic SE.
  • The First Edition trim has been discontinued for 2022.
  • Defender trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof, Automated Cruise Control, Rear Seat Heaters, Rear Air Conditioning, Leather & Suede Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, Tow Hitch, and Supercharged Engine as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear Sunshade and Rear A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The 110 S trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 110 SE trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Leatherette & Cloth, Front Seat Heaters, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The 110 X trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 110 X-Dynamic HSE trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The 110 X-Dynamic SE trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Sunroof(s), Front Seat Heaters, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The 90 S trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Power Seat(s), Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 90 X trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 90 X-Dynamic S trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Front Seat Heaters, Memory Seat(s), Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 90 trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The 110 trim now comes with Leather Seats, Power Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, and Navigation System as standard equipment.

2022 Land Rover Defender trims

Curious how Land Rover Defender trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

90:

  • 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Mirrors

90 S:

  • Includes all features available on the 90
  • No significant upgrades found on the 90 S

90 X:

  • Includes all features available on the 90 S
  • 395-hp, 406-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Memory Seats
  • A/C Seats
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Sunroofs
  • Panoramic Sunroof

90 X-Dynamic S:

90 X-Dynamic SE:

90 X-Dynamic HSE:

  • Includes all features available on the 90 X-Dynamic SE
  • No significant upgrades found on the 90 X-Dynamic HSE

90 V8:

  • Includes all features available on the 90 X-Dynamic HSE
  • 518-hp, 461-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Tow Hitch
  • Supercharged Engine

90 Carpathian Edition:

  • Includes all features available on the 90 V8
  • No significant upgrades found on the 90 Carpathian Edition

110:

110 S:

110 SE:

110 X-Dynamic SE:

110 X-Dynamic HSE:

110 X:

110 XS Edition:

  • Includes all features available on the 110 X
  • No significant upgrades found on the 110 XS Edition

110 V8:

  • Includes all features available on the 110 XS Edition
  • No significant upgrades found on the 110 V8

110 Carpathian Edition:

5 reasons to buy the 2022 Land Rover Defender

1. It's ready to off-road

Whether you're an off-grid camper, a rancher who needs to reach all your land or just a weekend warrior who likes to get off the beaten path, the 2022 Land Rover Defender can take you there. All 2022 Defenders come standard with all-wheel drive and have up to 11 inches of ground clearance with the available air suspension. When you take into account its ability to drive through nearly three feet of water, the Land Rover is virtually unstoppable. Additional features like automatic terrain management system, and an electronic active differential can enhance your off-road experience even more.

2. It's luxurious too

Are you the type who likes to exchange your work boots for a suit and tie before heading to dinner? If so you'll appreciate the 2022 Land Rover Defender's upscale and luxurious feel, in addition to being a beast when you head off the beaten path. Optional features like leather seats, ventilated seats, wooden finishes, and a heated steering wheel will have you feeling opulent.

3. Room for the whole crew

What fun are adventures without family and friends? With seating for up to seven people, the 2022 Land Rover Defender can accommodate them all. To get the most passenger space, opt for a four-door Defender that has the optional two-seat third row. Or, you can choose the six-passenger Defender, which has an available jump seat in the front middle. When it's not in use, the jump seat folds into a center console. Prefer to travel solo? A two-door defender seats five but sends the message that you'll be picky about your guest list.

4. Strong engine options

If you love hearing the road of an engine, you'll appreciate that the 2022 Land Rover Defender comes with an optional 518-hp supercharged 5.0L V8 that's new for this model year. With that engine, the Defender can accelerate from zero to 60 in about 4.9 seconds. It's available on two-door 90 and four-door 110 models and in the Carpathian Edition. If you don't need to move quite that fast, the Defender's base engine, a 296-hp turbocharged 2L four-cylinder, is plenty strong. Or, opt for the available 395-hp turbocharged 3L six-cylinder.

5. Top-notch towing

If you want to bring your boat or camper on your next outing, you'll appreciate the 2022 Land Rover Defender's stellar towing capacity. With the standard 296-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 2022 Defender can tow up to an estimated 7,716 pounds when properly equipped.

For maximum pull, choose the Defender 90 First Edition, which comes standard with the 3L six-cylinder engine that can tow up to an estimated 8,201 pounds when properly equipped.

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Land Rover Defender features and specs

90 X 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • 4WD/AWD
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Meridian Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

395

Torque (ft-lbs)

406

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

23.4

Wheelbase

101.9"

Overall length

180.4"

Width

79.1"

Height

77.5"

Leg room

F 39"/R 36.6"

Head room

F 40.6"/R 40.4"

Front tires

P255/60VR20

Rear tires

P255/60VR20

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

820/8201 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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