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2022 Land Rover Defender review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined

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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

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90:

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
  • View our Land Rover Defender 90 X inventory

90 X-Dynamic S:

  • Includes all features available on the 90 X
  • No significant upgrades found on the 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
  • View our Land Rover Defender 90 V8 inventory

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:

110 Carpathian Edition:

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

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

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Land Rover Defender features and specs

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90 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Meridian Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

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  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Running Boards
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

296

Torque (ft-lbs)

295

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

23.4

Wheelbase

101.9"

Overall length

180.4"

Width

79.1"

Height

77.7"

Leg room

F 39"/R 36.6"

Head room

F 40.6"/R 40.4"

Front tires

P255/70VR18

Rear tires

P255/70VR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

772/7716 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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