2024 Land Rover Defender 130 V8
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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 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 is a 493-hp electric with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $116,600 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 493 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 450 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Defender 130 measures 211.7 inches long on a 119.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $116,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $118,075 |
| Destination Charge | $1,475 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L supercharged V8 (lower state of tune than the 90/110's P525; the 130 never offers P525) |
| Horsepower | 493 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 450 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm (Edmunds; AutoGuide's 110 P500 review of the same engine states 461 lb-ft -- both noted) 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 | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium 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) |
| Turning Diameter | 42.1 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22 in |
| Wheels Rear | 22 in |
| Tires Front | 275/45R22 |
| Tires Rear | 275/45R22 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211.7 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 37.5° |
| Departure Angle | 28.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,800 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2024 Land Rover Defender 130 SUV 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER 130.
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER 130
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Land Rover DEFENDER 130 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
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 2024 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.