2022 Land Rover Defender 90 Standard
All photo credits
- Photo: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0796) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0802) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover DEFENDER 90 HSE EXPLORER PACK (3BA-LE62XCA) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 Standard is a 296-hp electric with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $48,700 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 296 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 1500-4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Defender 90 measures 180.4 inches long on a 101.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,550 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,050 |
| Destination Charge | $1,350 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, mild-hybrid (MHEV) |
| Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Full-time all-wheel drive w/ 2-speed transfer case (hi/lo range) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, air suspension (electronic height adjustment) or coil spring depending on trim |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, air suspension (electronic height adjustment) or coil spring depending on trim |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-22 in depending on trim |
| Wheels Rear | 18-22 in depending on trim |
| Tires Front | 255/70R18 to 275/45R22 depending on wheel size |
| Tires Rear | 255/70R18 to 275/45R22 depending on wheel size |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 77.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.5 in |
| Rear Track | 60.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 30.1° |
| Departure Angle | 37.6° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,550 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2022 Land Rover Defender 90 SUV 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Land Rover DEFENDER 90.
75 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Land Rover DEFENDER 90
Owner Complaints
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Land Rover DEFENDER 90 (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.