Land Rover Defender 3.0 D300 X-Dynamic S 110 5dr Auto [7 Seat] Review
Category: Family SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Land Rover Defender reviewThe Land Rover Defender is a rugged SUV that fuses fantastic off-road ability with decent on-road manners. If that's the blend of abilities you're after, it's effectively in a class of one. There is also, handily, a version for everyone, with three body styles so you can have anything from five to eight seats.
The trim
See full equipmentThis entry-level version still comes with loads of equipment, including 20in dark-coloured alloy wheels, satin finish grey detailing, black recovery hoops, privacy glass, a heated steering wheel, 12-way electronically adjustable seats with memory and heating, cruise control, air-conditioning, an 11.4in touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB radio and Bluetooth, blind-spot monitoring, trailer stability assist and an assisted tailgate.
The engine
See full engine specsThis straight-six diesel has 296bhp and more than enough low-down pull for effortless in-gear acceleration (on or off-road). It'll do 0-62mph in as little as 6.7sec, depending on whether you go for the 90 or the 110. It's also pretty smooth and quiet, and comes with an excellent eight-speed automatic gearbox. The downsides are 25-30mpg in the real world and the top-rate company car tax band.
