Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) SUV (2020)

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Keywords: awdcompactconvertibledouble-wishboneland-rovermild-hybridmulti-linkoffroadrange-roversuperchargedsuvturbochargedv8

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Product Overview

The L663 Land Rover Defender 90 is the shorter, three-door version of the mid-size Defender 110. Currently, it is one of the most compact SUVs equipped with a V8 engine, which in this case is aided with a supercharger. As the new Range Rover is moving to BMW-sourced turbo V8, this is one of the last chance to get the beloved JLR Supercharged V8s.
Land Rover has ensured that the Defender remains their most offroad-worthy vehicle. This starts with the 2-speed transfer case with low range gears in a true 4x4 drivetrain layout. The L663 Defender's suspension afford the vehicle more suspension travel than traditional multi-link setup; on the Defender 90, air suspension is optional, while coil springs are standard.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Interesting engine lineup
  • Superb offroad capabilities
  • Good towing capacity
  • Sleek styling
Cons
  • High 0.38 drag coefficient
  • Reliability concerns

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Specifications

D200D200 3.0D240D250D300P300P400P525

Capacity

Cargo Capacity397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft397 L / 14.0 cu-ft ~ 1563 L / 55.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity83.5 L / 22.1 gal89.0 L / 23.5 gal83.5 L / 22.1 gal89.0 L / 23.5 gal89.0 L / 23.5 gal88.5 L / 23.4 gal88.5 L / 23.4 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers5 / 65 / 65 / 65 / 65 / 65 / 65 / 65
Payload807 kg / 1779 lbs807 kg / 1779 lbs845 kg / 1863 lbs800 kg / 1764 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDisc, 349 mmDisc, 349 mmDisc, 349 mmDisc, 349 mmDisc, 349 mmDisc, 349 mmDisc, 363 mmVentilated discs, 380 mm
Brakes | RearDisc, 325 mmDisc, 325 mmDisc, 325 mmDisc, 325 mmDisc, 325 mmDisc, 325 mmDisc, 350 mmVentilated discs, 365 mm
Chassis TypeUnibody
Offroad | Approach Angle30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg30.1 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg24.2 deg
Offroad | Climb Angle45.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle37.6 deg35.5 deg37.6 deg35.5 deg35.5 deg37.6 deg37.6 deg37.6 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20, 275/45 R22255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20, 275/45 R22255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20, 275/45 R22255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20255/70 R18, 255/65 R19, 255/60 R20255/60 R20, 275/45 R22
Turning Circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft
Water Fording850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in850 mm / 33.5 in900 mm / 35.4 in

Construction

Body Style3-door SUV3-door mild-hybrid SUV3-door SUV3-door mild-hybrid SUV3-door mild-hybrid SUV3-door SUV3-door mild-hybrid SUV3-door SUV
PlatformD7x

Dimensions

Ground Clearance216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in216 mm / 8.5 in
Size | Height1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in1969 mm / 77.5 in
Size | Length4583 mm / 180.4 in
Size | Width1996 mm / 78.6 in | 2105 mm / 82.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 2008 mm / 79.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front1704.0 mm / 67.1 in1701.0 mm / 67.0 in1704.0 mm / 67.1 in1701.0 mm / 67.0 in1701.0 mm / 67.0 in1704.0 mm / 67.1 in1704.0 mm / 67.1 in1703.0 mm / 67.0 in
Track Width | Rear1702.0 mm / 67.0 in1697.0 mm / 66.8 in1702.0 mm / 67.0 in1697.0 mm / 66.8 in1697.0 mm / 66.8 in1702.0 mm / 67.0 in1702.0 mm / 67.0 in1699.0 mm / 66.9 in
Weight2133.0 kg / 4702.5 lbs2228.0 kg / 4911.9 lbs2133.0 kg / 4702.5 lbs2228.0 kg / 4911.9 lbs2228.0 kg / 4911.9 lbs2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs2170.0 kg / 4784.0 lbs2471.0 kg / 5447.6 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 208.0J x 18, 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.0J x 228J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 208.0J x 18, 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.0J x 228.0J x 18, 8.0J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 9.0J x 228J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 208J x 18, 8J x 19, 8.5J x 208.5J x 20, 9.0J x 22
Wheelbase2587 mm / 101.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec9.8 sec9.0 sec8.0 sec6.7 sec8.0 sec6.0 sec5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.7 sec9.1 sec8.6 sec7.6 sec6.3 sec7.6 sec5.7 sec4.9 sec
CO2 Emission199 ~ 203 g/km199 g/km199 ~ 203 g/km199 g/km199 g/km224 ~ 230 g/km219 ~ 225 g/km290 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.40.410.40.410.410.380.40.41
Fuel Economy7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined)7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined)
Top Speed175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveAll-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISCEuro 6d-FEuro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISCEuro 6d-FEuro 6d-FEuro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISCEuro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISCEuro 6d-F
Engine | Bore83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio15.5:115.5:115.5:115.5:115.5:19.5:110.5:19.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 5000.0 cc
Engine | Power200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 4000 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 4000 rpm240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 4000 rpm249.0 hp / 185.7 kW @ 4000 rpm299.0 hp / 223.0 kW @ 4000 rpm300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500 rpm400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5500 rpm525.0 hp / 391.5 kW @ 6000-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in66.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in120.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in83.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in99.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in150.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in133.5 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in105.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.4 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in92.4 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in92.3 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1250-2500 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm570 Nm / 420.4 lb-ft @ 1250-2250 rpm650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm625 Nm / 461.0 lb-ft @ 2500-5500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity83.5 L88.5 L
Transfer Case2-speed transfer case with low range
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability20202020202020202020202020202021
Debut2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Made InSlovakia

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Land Rover has dropped the four-cylinder diesel engine from the Defender. If you want a Defender that drinks its fuel from the black pump, you now have just one engine to choose from: the recently introduced Ingenium 3.0-litre straight six. It’s available in three guises: D200, D250 and D300, with power outputs ranging from 197bhp to 296bhp. The mid-level D250 kicks out a handsome 245bhp and 420lb ft of torque.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb off-road capability
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • No automatic gearbox
  • Tiny boot

autocar[2]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The P400 3.0-litre straight-six petrol twin-turbo engine makes it the most powerful and fastest-accelerating production Defender available. It turns in a 0-62mph time of 6.0sec, with an accompanying top speed of 120mph. The P400 uses an integrated starter-generator (ISG) to harvest braking energy and deploy it on acceleration.
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Pros
  • Impressive off-road capability
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Excellent standard equipment
Cons
  • Lack of height-adjustable air springs

autocar[3]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Land Rover first put a V8 in a Series III in 1979 and in the 101 Forward Control as early as 1972. The Defender V8 isn’t a product of the Special Vehicle Operations division but a regular Defender model, available alongside the rather more frugal versions. It makes 518bhp and 461lb ft, with peak torque arriving from 2500rpm.
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Pros
  • Powerful V8
  • Lots of fun to drive
  • Good range-sitter
Cons
  • Not the best off-road
  • Not the most practical

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Mild-hybrid power comes with a hefty price premium in the Defender 90. Any tick-every-box customers will love the X edition, its extensive equipment list and its scope for further personalisation. Cheaper versions should be easier to recommend, nevertheless. The shorter Defender feels every bit as special as its 110 stablemate.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Pivi Pro infotainment system
Cons
  • No three-door option

autoexpress[5]

Reviewer score 85%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
This Defender has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium engine producing 296bhp and 400Nm of torque. It gets the same eight-speed automatic gearbox as the rest of the range and can manage 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds. The most basic principles of the car are roughly the same as those of the forthcoming X-Dynamic.
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Pros
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Ingenium engine isn’t the smoothest

autoexpress[6]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
With 246bhp and 570Nm of torque, the big diesel unit is smooth and powerful. It's a much more satisfying engine to work and listen to than the four-cylinder diesel Defenders we've tried up to now. The 0-60mph sprint takes 7.6 seconds, but you never drive the Defender like this anyway.
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Pros
  • Bigger and more fun to drive
  • Bigger engine
Cons
  • Less practical than its big brother

carmagazine[7]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The new Defender is codenamed L663 and will be based on the D7U aluminium monocoque architecture. Air suspension and coil springs will be offered, with the former extending by up to 75mm and lowering by 50mm. There’s permanent all-wheel drive, a standard low-range transfer case, three auto-locking diffs (front axle, centre and rear axle), and a choice of 18-22-inch wheels.
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Pros
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Impressive on-road performance
Cons
  • Rugged B-road

cnet[8]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Land Rover Defender 90 is available at dealerships right now. It starts at $500, including $1,350 in delivery fees, not that much more than a two-door Jeep Wrangler. The Defender's interior is versatile, with plenty of space to stash things in its dashboard-spanning cubby.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road tech
  • Comfortable, quiet cabin
  • Excellent infotainment system
Cons
  • Poor lanekeeping
  • Expensive for what you get

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References

  1. ^ Land Rover Defender 90 D250 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/land-rover/defender/first-drives/land-rover-defender-90-d250-2021-uk-review. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  2. ^ Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/land-rover/defender/first-drives/land-rover-defender-90-p400-x-2020-uk-review. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  3. ^ Land Rover Defender 90 V8 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/land-rover/defender/first-drives/land-rover-defender-90-v8-2021-uk-review. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  4. ^ New Land Rover Defender 90 P400 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/defender/353572/new-land-rover-defender-90-p400-2020-review. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  5. ^ New Land Rover Defender 90 P300 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/defender/353573/new-land-rover-defender-90-p300-2020-review. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  6. ^ New Land Rover Defender 90 D250 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/defender/354557/new-land-rover-defender-90-d250-2021-review. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  7. ^ Land Rover Defender review: 90 and 110 models driven. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/land-rover/defender-4x4/. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
  8. ^ 2021 Land Rover Defender 90 review: Cool and capable. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-land-rover-defender-90-awd-review/. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-12-17.

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