Land Rover Defender 5.0 P525 V8 Carpathian Edition 110 5dr Auto Review
Category: Large SUV
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewThe Land Rover Defender is a rugged SUV that fuses fantastic off-road ability (especially if you add the optional locking rear differential) with decent on-road manners. If that's the blend of abilities you're after, it's effectively in a class of one, but the Jeep Wrangler is even better in the rough stuff, while premium SUVs, including the Audi Q5 and Q7, are more comfortable. With its bigger boot, the Defender 110 will make the most sense for many, but the 90 is usefully more compact and better off road.
The trim
See full equipmentThis is reserved for the most pricey 5.0 V8 petrol variant. It's supplied in matt Carpathian grey paint and shod with vast 22in wheels.
The engine
See full engine specsThis thundering 5.0-litre V8 petrol competes with the likes of the Mercedes-AMG G63. It has 518bhp and does 0-62mph in as little as 5.2sec. Just don't think about the official average fuel economy of less than 20mpg or the list price.