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Used 2021 Land Rover Defender Consumer Reviews

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Almost 20K miles now and flawless

EV, 01/04/2022
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Seems like the negative reviews dominate here, maybe because all the other Defender owners are out exploring in their vehicles. I’ve put some hard miles on ours, some off road, thousands of miles of towing, harsh winter storms, beaches, etc and not one problem. On road manners are better than any other 4wd I’ve ever driven by far, and off road, this thing is a beast. If you want refined off roading British style, this is the best thing ever.

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Land Rover Hits a New Low

Richard, 03/06/2021
2020 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 First Edition 2dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
28 of 38 people found this review helpful

If you cannot drive the car, you cannot turn heads. This is the most inconsistent, unreliable vehicle produced by the most inconsistent, unreliable car manufacturer. I made a huge mistake purchasing this vehicle. Please don't do the same. Please don't fall for the fake reviews.

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Love It!!!

Dave, 08/16/2020
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 HSE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
25 of 36 people found this review helpful

Before the actual launch I was not a fan of the exterior, mainly the front end. I went to check one out in person and it looks great! The interior is sleek and modern. The materials used are more for durability and comfort. It is not cheap plastic inside but a mix of cloth, leather, metal and a soft rubber. The 400 hp & torque engine does an excellent job of moving this 5,000 pound beast. The ZF 8-speed transmission handles the power well with smooth shifts. I have not experienced any acceleration lag as I have with other turbos; the supercharger and mild hybrid system probably help offset any turbo lag. The brakes are large and do a good job of stopping the Defender quickly. The on-road ride is smooth even with the factory all terrain tires. The sound proofing is very good. Visibility is good all around. The rear mirror with back camera view works well when the rear storage area is full. The infotainment/navigation system is clean, easy to use and responsive. The front and rear seat legroom is great. The third row legroom is very, very tight. Made for kids only. You can move second row forward for some additional third row room if needed. Headroom is great in all rows. In summary, the looks and performance are much better than expected and I am very happy with this purchase. With that said, I do realize it is a Land Rover and the first year for this model so I assume some bugs may pop up along the way. But after test driving one and reading the positive online reviews, I didn’t want to wait another year or two.

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Hot beast

carpathian , 12/02/2022
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 HSE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Drove the p400 x dynamic for 6 months and upgraded to the carpathian edition v8 and WOW! love everything about it , Had the Cayenne,ML, GLE , X5 ,X7 can't come close to this

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Love mine

Mike , 10/19/2020
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful

For mine July 10 stone color. Turns heads everywhere. So far so good 4300’miles in

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