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Land Rover Defender Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2007–2016) — First Generation Restyling

The restyled first-generation Land Rover Defender kept its utilitarian character while modernising key details. Offered as a three-door or five-door SUV, a cabriolet, and single- or double-cab pickups, it remains a genuinely capable working vehicle.

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Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Every Land Rover Defender engine here is a turbodiesel built for torque rather than speed. The 2.4 pairs with a five-speed manual or an automatic, while the later 2.2 uses a six-speed manual. All versions drive both axles permanently, with low-range gearing for difficult ground.

SUV 3-doors — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV 3-doors Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 ATDiesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.4 MT5Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
2.2 MT6Diesel2198 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD

SUV 5-doors — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 MT6Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
2.2 MT5Diesel2198 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD

SUV cabriolet — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

SUV cabriolet Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 MT5Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
2.2 MT6Diesel2198 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD

Pickup double-cab — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Pickup double-cab Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 MT5Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
2.4 MT6Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD

Pickup single-cab — Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions

Pickup single-cab Land Rover Defender Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 MT5Diesel2401 cm³122 hp90 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD

Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 3-doors — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.4 AT3894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mmNot provided2550 kg190 mm
2.4 MT53894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mm1870 kg2550 kg250 mm
2.2 MT63894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mm1887 kg2505 kg190 mm

SUV 5-doors — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.4 MT64639 mm1790 mm2021 mm2794 mm1970 kg3050 kg250 mm
2.2 MT54639 mm1790 mm2021 mm2794 mm2056 kg3050 kg210 mm

SUV cabriolet — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

SUV cabriolet Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.4 MT53894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mm1870 kg2550 kg250 mm
2.2 MT63894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mm1887 kg2505 kg190 mm

Pickup double-cab — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

Pickup double-cab Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimumGround clearance, maximum
2.4 MT54438 mm1790 mm1933 mm2794 mm1695 kg2400 kg190 mmNot provided
2.4 MT64438 mm1790 mm1933 mm2794 mm1695 kg2400 kg260 mm250 mm

Pickup single-cab — Land Rover Defender Dimensions

Pickup single-cab Land Rover Defender Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.4 MT53894 mm1790 mm1968 mm2360 mm2550 kg250 mm

Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

SUV 3-doors — Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

SUV 3-doors Land Rover Defender Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.4 AT400 l1400 l
2.4 MT5400 l1400 l
2.2 MT6400 l1400 l

SUV 5-doors — Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors Land Rover Defender Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.4 MT6550 l1800 l
2.2 MT5550 l1800 l

SUV cabriolet — Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

SUV cabriolet Land Rover Defender Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.4 MT5400 l1400 l
2.2 MT6400 l1400 l

Pickup double-cab — Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

Pickup double-cab Land Rover Defender Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.4 MT5400 l1400 l
2.4 MT6400 l1400 l

Pickup single-cab — Land Rover Defender Cargo Space

Pickup single-cab Land Rover Defender Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.4 MT5400 l1400 l

Land Rover Defender Trims and Equipment

Land Rover Defender trim levels stay deliberately simple, since equipment is tied to the mechanical version rather than sold separately. The 2.4 MT5 three-door, for example, appeared as Heritage Edition and Adventure Edition, special series that added distinctive paint, badging and cabin trim over the standard specification.

Land Rover Defender Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsHeritage Edition
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsAdventure Edition
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsBase Utility
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsUtility SE
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsBase
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsBase 4 Seats
2.4 MT5SUV 3-doorsBase 6 Seats
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsAdventure Edition
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsBase Utility
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsUtility SE
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsBase
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsBase 5 Seats
2.4 MT6SUV 5-doorsBase 8 Seats
2.2 MT5SUV 5-doorsBase
2.4 MT5SUV cabrioletBase
2.4 MT6Pickup double-cabUtility SE
2.4 MT6Pickup double-cabBase
2.4 MT6Pickup double-cabBase 5 Seats
2.4 MT5Pickup single-cabBase 2 Seats