Used 2022 Land Rover Defender Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Defender, so we've included reviews for other years of the Defender since its last redesign.
2022 Defender 90 X-dynamic SE Review so far!
rondvu2, 02/23/2023
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE 2dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2022 90 X dyn Se in Jan 2022 it was gently used with only 2500 miles. Prior vehicle was a 2010 Caddy SRX luxury which I loved and kept for nearly a decade. Like driving a recliner down the highway very comfy. I tried out the X5 BMW V8 which drove impressively, but just felt it had no wow factor in the looks department for the price. It did drive very well. I tried out the Mercedes AMG-43 & the 63. Honestly the amg-43 did nothing for me, and reminded me of a Subaru (not that there is anything wrong with a Subaru however there is a big price difference. The 63 got down the road quickly. The sales guy showed my husband how it would launch in 4.6 seconds from 0-60 and I kindly removed myself from the vehicle. Impressive but I felt like I would be driving a runner sled in the winter. Mercedes me was impressive as well, I did like that, but changing the border dash colors was a little over the top. We live in the mountains and can get dump truck loads of snow within hours. I loved the velar, it was sporty, quick and handled very well, but my husband had to duck his head when entering the vehicle and looked squished in the passenger seat! No head room. I was not thinking of the defender as I had saw a 4 door and it just looked too big, I mean we have a truck! Then we found the 90. It looks great! Things I love about it is, It will climb a hill/mountain effortlessly, at any speed! Its awesome. Stop and go around town its great! Turning radius is also very impressive. Glides over back roads with ease. And if you want to creep alone at 3 or 4 miles an hour without it thrusting forward. It will do it! For our terrain it is perfect. Also drove in down pours of rain and no hydro-planing or feeling like it was going to. It sticks to the road very well and feels pretty safe. There is also plenty of dash room or rather the layout is good, My husband can conduct business from the passenger side well, plenty of room to lay his phone & charger, room to jot down notes. The cons-the doors are heavy, including the back door, it does sit up a little high for a shorter person such as myself. I just got steps installed so yeah my first trip to the dealership was today and it went well. I drove it home! lol. The Meridian stereo seems ok, but I expected better, I have adjusted the subwoofer, bass, etc and sometimes the speakers still vibrate. Seems like I have to reach back a good ways to get the seat belt and when I release it to exit the vehicle, I have to do it easy or it swings back and hits the side door panel which is metal. Not good! Another con for me is on the highway I am all over the place with speed seems like my foot goes from 60's to 80's so I have started using the cruise control when driving on the highway for any length of time. Its probably just me. Thats it! So far I am happy. The pros out way the cons for me! I love the defender light up display at night, I also love the mirror signals showing there is a passing car. Yes it does require a little bit of patience when accessing the back seat, but its just me and my Husband. So it does not bother me unless is raining and i need to put something in the back seat! Remote start is on the app, but it does drink a little bit of Hi-test gas so why bother. I do wish the gas tank was larger. I have had no issues other than a wiper arm needing adjusted to sit flat on the windshield, that was also done today when the installed my side steps. Thats it! Time will tell but for what was out there on the market, the defender 90X is what I felt would be the best for me at this point in my life. No regrets and hope not to have any!!!
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Can't rate yet, back to dealer in first week
Rebbie, 12/14/2020
updated 02/08/2021
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 HSE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
The vehicles I tested drove rode smoothly, looked great and caught my attention. The deal went well and off we were. A quarter of the way home error messages for emergency braking and cruise control went off. The cruise control was inoperable. This has been going on intermittently. The dealer has had the car several days, no news on how to fix. They discovered an oil leak while it was there. Um, now I'm quickly losing confidence in my new vehicle. UPDATE after 2 separate one week visits with the dealer and several failed efforts they were finally able to iron out the issues and the car is working perfectly. After 2000 miles the Defender is a beast. We've had tons go snow and horrible cold here in WI. LIKES - snappy engine performance, snow and ice performance, camera system is sublime. DISLIKES - there is wind noise when traveling 70 and above.
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Poor workmanship
Paul, 05/03/2021
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great looking vehicle and well designed. But severely let down by poor materials and finish.
Problems with poor reliability
Alan McNeish, 12/11/2020
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 HSE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
Looks great, but is built with typical Land Rover glitches. My beautiful white HSE went back twice, was without it for a week both times. Engine warning light still not fully resolved. I should know better having imported a 90 and driven that for years, but expected more with the price tag and promises of the new model. Friends say I should buy a Toyota/Lexus instead, but I’m resisting!
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Love it... but mine has a glitch
Some Guy, 10/13/2020
2020 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
I pretty much love everything about the Defender. I’ve had it for 10 days, put 700 miles on it, have driven on everything from interstates to off road, have taken five 10-year-olds on a field trip, and have towed our 4000 lb camper. It’s been great in every element it’s been in so far and is surprisingly smooth while doing it. However, I’ve found the glitch (all Land Rovers have at least one, I suppose). The center row climate controls don’t work. It’s going into the dealer next week to see if they can figure it out. Fortunately, our local LR dealership will pick it up and give me a loaner until it’s fixed. Otherwise, it’s amazing. I ordered a lower spec model, and I’m surprised by the features I keep finding. Not only do I like it, but my wife and kids like it too and aren’t embarrassed by me when I pick them up from school. For the budget my wife gave me (under $65k), I couldn’t think of anything I’d rather have than my Defender. So far, it seems like it can do it all (except blow air in the middle row).
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