2025 Land Rover Defender 90

Price Range: $56,900 - $109,800

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The 2025 Land Rover Defender packs legitimate off-road capability, provided you pick the right options, and makes no sacrifice in on-road comfort. It's an admirable accomplishment. Overall, we're impressed with this modern interpretation of a classic nameplate.Read full review

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$52,017

Prices based on sales in VA thru 7/27/26

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Pros

Strong off-road capabilities
Wealth of customization options
High-tech safety and off-road features
Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV

Cons

Options can get pricey
Rear hatch door is heavy and opens toward the curb

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

Updated: 1/9/2026

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is Land Rover's nod to nostalgia, a recently resurrected nameplate that, despite really never having gone away — the first-generation Defender only bowed out in 2016, though it left the U.S. in the late 1990s — recalls the appeal of its boxy, Jeep-like utilitarian predecessor. Today's Defender offers a cushier ride, modern electronics and supremely capable off-road ability, all with its familiar squared-off profile. It's offered as a short Jeep Wrangler-esque two-door with a blistering optional V8 engine (Defender 90), a four-door two-row model (Defender 110), or a family-friendly long-wheelbase three-row model (Defender 130). You can even get the three-row model without a third row, reclaiming it all for cargo space instead.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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by the Edmunds Experts

Good

6.4

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Land Rover Defender on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.6/10

How does it drive? Strong off-road capability typically comes at the expense of on-road handling and steering precision. Not here. The Defender drives like a luxury SUV should, with smooth, often imperceptible gear changes, easy braking around town and swift acceleration. In our testing, the Defender 110 model sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. The six-cylinder Defender 90 did the same in 6.2 seconds. With 395 hp, you might expect a little more, but it's still pretty quick. Weight might be a culprit. Our test Defenders weighed in at a portly 5,207 pounds for the two-door 90 and 5,571 pounds for the four-door 110.

The larger, heavier wheels equipped on our test vehicles (18-inch wheels are standard) contributed to a firm ride when going over bumps and road imperfections, but otherwise the Defender is pretty well mannered, especially for an off-road SUV.

Adaptive cruise control is pleasant and makes appropriate speed corrections smoothly, while the surround-view camera system helps both in parking lots and going off-road, and it provides a comprehensive view of whatever obstacle you're approaching. Large windows and appropriately sized mirrors also ensure outward visibility is not an issue.

Comfort

7.8/10

How comfortable is it? The Defender rides with the refinement you'd expect of a luxury-priced Land Rover. The interior remains quiet and relatively free from road noise, even when riding on the optional 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.

The driver's seat offers a wide range of adjustment and the massive second row and tall roof give the cabin a very roomy feel. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room are plentiful, and it's worth noting that passenger space remains the same whether you choose the 110 or the 90. We'd recommend against the front center jump seat since it's minimally useful and eliminates a good amount of otherwise convenient storage. The height-adjusting air suspension, numerous grab handles and large doors make access easy in the 110, but climbing into the back of the two-door 90 will be a chore for most.

The sheer size of the 110's second row makes car seat installation easy, but you'll struggle to get a seat passed the front pass-through in the 90. Once back there, though, access to the attachment points is decent. A few interior controls have steep learning curves. The climate control dials, for example, double as drive mode selectors and seat heating/ventilation adjustment.

In-cabin tech

7.8/10

How’s the tech? If there's one area the Defender needs to work on, it's tech. The infotainment setup looks pretty, with sharp graphics and a responsive screen that was free of lag. But it's held back by various usability issues and a complicated set of menus. Finding what you're looking for can be frustrating, as is the fact that the volume controls are on the right side of the screen — away from the driver. At least the native navigation looks good. Our test SUV's Meridian audio system was also a highlight.

Beyond that, however, this Land Rover could really benefit from more USB ports up front and a more reliable wireless Apple CarPlay connection. We've had numerous issues with phone connectivity in Land Rover vehicles, and they have continued here.

Storage & cargo

6.6/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Defender 110 offers 34 cubic feet of space with the seats up and nearly 80 cubic feet with the second row folded down. That's less than a Ford Bronco. The rear seats are heavy and take some muscle to push them into place. The optional air suspension can lower the ride height for easier cargo loading, but unlike most SUVs, the Defender has a tailgate that swings out toward the curb (rather than a liftgate), which can impede access. The mounted spare tire also makes it heavy. There are many places inside for small items but none large enough to hold a medium-size handbag. Storage for rear passengers is lacking for an SUV.

The Defender can tow up to 8,200 pounds when properly equipped, which is a lot more than the Bronco or Wrangler.

Value

5.3/10

Is it a good value? The Defender starts in the mid-$60,000s, about the same the rival Lexus GX. When optioned sensibly, the Defender marries off-road capability and on-road refinement in a way that justifies its premium over, say, the Jeep Wrangler or Toyota 4Runner. This Defender is built with an almost stone-wall solidity. The panels fit nicely together, too, and they should for a luxury SUV in this price range. While it's not as nice as luxury SUVs from Mercedes-Benz or BMW, it's a step above a Wrangler or Bronco.

Land Rover's warranty coverage of four years/50,000 miles of basic and drivetrain coverage is standard for the class. Some manufacturers also offer a free maintenance package of some sort, but not Land Rover.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? Depending on the configuration, the Defender gets an EPA-estimated 16 mpg to 20 mpg combined. That's a bit better than most off-road-oriented SUVs such as the Lexus GX and pricier Mercedes-Benz G-Class. In our real-world driving tests, we've found the Defender to be a bit thirstier than its EPA estimates.

X factor

9/10

Personality is important to the Defender and this generation gets the important parts of the classic Defender's proportions right. It looks cool from most angles, but we still think the front end looks a bit soft, and the optional plastic bits on the hood styled to look like diamond-plated metal elicit plenty of chuckles. We wish it looked a bit tougher. But the Defender drives with refinement and dignity whether you're on- or off-road. While the level of electronic control is nifty, we find it more satisfying to manually engage differentials and low range with physical buttons and levers. Still, it's hard to argue with the seamlessness of the Defender's approach.

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Build & Price

2025 Land Rover Defender trim level differences

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is available in three body styles. The Defender 90 is the shorter two-door model, the Defender 110 has four doors and two rows, and the Defender 130 has a longer wheelbase and three rows of seating. The Defender 130 Outbound ditches the third row to greatly increase cargo capacity. An optional front jump seat can be added to the Defender 90, and the Defender 110 also offers an optional two-passenger third row (though not in conjunction with the front jump seat). Compare the 2025 Land Rover Defender trim levels in-depth.

Trim we recommend

The Land Rover Defender's impressive off-road abilities call for a trim level that leans into its legacy, so we recommend the X trim. It's only available with the 110 and 130 trims and comes with all the best all-terrain features, including expanded terrain modes, a height-adjustable adaptive air suspension that offers more ground clearance and a more comfortable on-road ride, heated and cooled front seats, and orange brake calipers for a dash of style.

Competitors to consider

The Defender's toughest competitors come from within its own family, with the similarly priced Discovery and much further upmarket Range Rover. Outside of those alternatives, the Lexus GX also offers formidable all-terrain ability but falls short in on-road comfort. The Jeep Wagoneer is suitably snazzy and strong for towing but limited in its off-road flexibility. There's also the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which can go anywhere the Defender can and then some, but it's comically priced by comparison. Be sure to read our Expert Rating below to learn if the Defender is best for your adventures.

Edmunds spotlight: Climbs mountains, not the corporate ladder

Among the Land Rover siblings, the 2025 Land Rover Defender is the one that rebelled, listened to loud music, and joined the Forest Service. While the genteel Range Rover preens as a universal status symbol, and the Discovery quietly gets along as a middle child, the Defender takes itself less seriously, instead turning its gaze to capability and adventure. Loaded with off-road-oriented features and specs — big tires, nearly 12 inches of ground clearance, advanced four-wheel drive, computer-aided traction controls — the Defender is ideally suited for the dirty work of trails and tree stumps. For 2025, there's also a new Defender Octa. It comes with an exclusive 626-horsepower V8 and a specialized suspension that Land Rover says allows for better control of individual wheels, increasing the potential off-road while delivering better control on asphalt.

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2025 Land Rover Defender Features & Specs

Type:

Trim:

90 P300 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$56,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$309/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Land Rover Defender has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2025 Land Rover Defender

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles

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FAQ

Is the Land Rover Defender a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Defender both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.4 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Defender has 15.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Land Rover Defender. Learn more

Is the Land Rover Defender reliable?

To determine whether the Land Rover Defender is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Defender. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Defender's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Land Rover Defender a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Land Rover Defender is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Defender and gave it a 6.4 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Defender is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Land Rover Defender?

The least-expensive 2025 Land Rover Defender is the 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S 2dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $56,900.

Other versions include:

90 P300 S 2dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $56,900
90 P400 X-Dynamic SE 2dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $68,500
90 P525 V8 2dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) which starts at $109,800

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What are the different models of Land Rover Defender?

If you're interested in the Land Rover Defender, the next question is, which Defender model is right for you? Defender variants include 90 P300 S 2dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE 2dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and 90 P525 V8 2dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A). For a full list of Defender models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$309/mo

$228/mo

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