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2027 Land Rover Defender
The Defender gets newly available second-row captain's chairs on the 110, a new sporty Vertex trim with a rear spoiler and unique bumpers, and an Extended Exterior Pack for the X-Dynamic SE. The turbo four-cylinder and supercharged V-8 are both gone, replaced by a 3.0-liter Ingenium straight-six across the non-Octa lineup. MSRP runs $62,950 to $171,150.
Configurations3
Model/option labels3
Combined efficiency17–18 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers12
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Defender receives newly available second-row captain's chairs in the 110 model, a new Vertex trim adding sporty design elements such as a rear spoiler and unique front and rear bumpers, and a new Extended Exterior Pack bundling some of the Vertex's styling on the X-Dynamic SE trim.
RoverParts.com (opens in a new tab) confirms the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and the supercharged V-8 are both cut from the lineup for 2027, replaced by the 3.0-liter Ingenium straight-six, which now powers every non-Octa North American Defender in two states of tune.
Pricing for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists overall MSRP at $62,950-$171,150.
How it compares to its closest rivals
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says if you're a fan of the original Land Rover Defender but still want modern amenities, check out the Ineos Grenadier.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Land Rover Defender?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a new Vertex trim and captain's chairs option, while the turbo four-cylinder and V-8 engines are both dropped.
How much does the 2027 Land Rover Defender cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $62,950 to $171,150.
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50831Defender 110 MHEV | 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild HybridHybrid | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 | N/A |
| 50832Defender 110 Trophy MHEV | 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild HybridHybrid | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 18 | 17 | N/A |
| 50830Defender 130 Outbound | 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild HybridHybrid | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 19 | 18 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
14 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Land Rover Defender versus the 2026 Land Rover Defender?
Model year
Against the 2026 Land Rover Defender: Model/option labels no longer listed: Defender 110, Defender 130, Defender 130 P300 MHEV, Defender 130 P400 MHEV, and 2 more. Engine descriptions no longer listed: 2L 4-cyl SIDI, 5L 8-cyl SIDI. Certification records went from 12 to 3. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 18.0 to 17.5 MPG/MPGe.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Land Rover Defender's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Land Rover Defender in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura MDX, 2026 Acura ZDX, 2026 Aston Martin DBX 707, 2026 Aston Martin DBX 727, 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron, 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron, and 80 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03What is the MSRP of the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S at an MSRP of $61,000.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q04How much horsepower and torque does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S make?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S at 296 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q05What are the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S's length, height and wheelbase?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S with a length of 180.5 inches, a height of 77.7 inches and a wheelbase of 101.9 inches.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q06How much does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S weigh?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S with a curb weight of 4,855 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q07How many people does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S seat?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 5 seats for the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q08How much cargo space does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S have?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 10.5 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q09How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists a 23.8-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q10How much ground clearance does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S have?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists 11.5 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q11What warranty does the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S come with?
Specifications
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Land Rover Defender 90 P300 S with basic coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 48 months or 50,000 miles, corrosion coverage of 72 months with unlimited miles and roadside assistance of 48 months or 50,000 miles.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q12How quickly does the 2027 Land Rover Defender accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph test of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists is of earlier model years than the 2027 Land Rover Defender: 3.7 seconds for the 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 Octa 5-door + Elec (Car and Driver).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2027 Land Rover Defender.
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