Verdict
A
← Land Rover Defender · 2020-present · L663
Land Rover Defender (L663)
New Defender is the genuine article. V8 is the halo.
BHP
630 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
17 mpg
New
$67,000-$155,000
Strengths
- V8 sounds tremendous
- Off-road capability is real
- Pivi Pro fixed earlier infotainment
Weaknesses
- Reliability still ranks bottom-quartile
- Heavy and thirsty (V8)
- Air suspension is a known wear item
Notable tech
- JLR D7x bonded-aluminum platform
- 8-speed ZF automatic
- Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case
- Air suspension on most trims
- Pivi Pro infotainment
- V8 borrows F-Type R supercharged 5.0
Common issues
- Air suspension compressor failures
- Pivi Pro infotainment lockups (early cars)
- Driveline vibrations
Used-market budget
$65,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.