2023 Land Rover Defender 130 S
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- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 130 2.0TD X-Dynamic HSE Sedona Red Metallic - front by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender 130 Klintehamn by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender 130, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0797) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 (Side view) at Japan Mobility Show Kansai 2025 by Aos.1905, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 130 2.0TD X-Dynamic HSE Sedona Red Metallic - rear by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 S is a 296-hp electric with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $68,000 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 296 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 347 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Defender 130 measures 211.7 inches long on a 119.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,570 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $68,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $69,350 |
| Destination Charge | $1,350 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L turbocharged inline-6, mild-hybrid (MHEV) -- NOTE: physically distinct from the 90/110's 2.0L I4 "P300" |
| Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 347 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Intelligent full-time all-wheel drive (iAWD) w/ 2-speed transfer case, Electronic Air Suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics standard |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, air suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics electronic damping (standard on all trims) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, air suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics electronic damping (standard on all trims) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in |
| Tires Front | 255/55R19 |
| Tires Rear | 255/55R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211.7 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 37.5° |
| Departure Angle | 28.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,570 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2023 Land Rover Defender 130 SUV 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130.
85 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130
Owner Complaints
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
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 2023 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.