Land Rover Defender 130 revealed; here’s all you need to know

After teasing the eight-seater Defender 130 earlier this month, Land Rover has now pulled the wraps off this longer off-roader. With 90 and 110 body styles already on sale, the third 130 trim is added to the list for those who want to traverse the countryside with their gang. Let’s check out the latest Defender in detail.

Largest Defender ever

The all-new Defender 130 is much longer than the 110 as it accommodates eight passengers. Here we compare the dimensional aspects of the two models. 

Specs	Defender 130	Defender 110	Difference
Length	5358 mm	5018 mm	(+ 340 mm)
Width	2008 mm	2008 mm	Same
Height	1970 mm	1972 mm	(- 2 mm)
Wheelbase	3022 mm	3022 mm	Same
Load space (with two back rows folded)	2,516 litres	1563 litres	(+ 953 litres)

With this length, the Defender 130 will take on the likes of the largest luxury SUVs on the market, including Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Jeep Wrangler, and BMW X7.

Off-roading prowess

With extra dimensions, the off-roading abilities of the SUV are expected to be affected a bit with a lower departure angle. However, the automaker smartly raised the suspension slightly to allow it to play on rough terrain. 

Specs	Defender 130	Defender 110
Approach Angle	37.5 degrees	37.5 degrees
Departure Angle	28.5 degrees	40 degrees
Breakover Angle	27.8 degrees	27.8 degrees
Water Wading	900 mm	900 mm

Can accommodate eight passengers

The Defender 130 can accommodate up to eight passengers in a 2+3+3 layout, which makes it the only mainstream SUV in the European market that can carry more than seven occupants. The automaker arranged the three rows in a ‘stadium’ format with the centre and last rows slightly elevated for better forward visibility. As for convenient accessibility to the third row, there is a sliding and folding middle row. 

Land Rover claims the three adult passengers sitting in the last row can travel comfortably with generous headroom, padded armrests, heated seats, a storage area, and USB-C ports. Further ensuring the comfort is a four-zone air conditioning system.

Also, part of the standard kit is an 11.4-inch curved touchscreen paired with the latest generation of the brand’s Pivi Pro software and dual panoramic sunroofs. A choice of new interior trim options is also available.

Multiple engine options 

Land Rover offers the all-new Defender 130 in three mild-hybridised powertrains, each paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and Terrain Response system. Included in the list are two straight-six petrol mills - P300 & P400; the former dishes out a maximum power of 300 hp and a peak torque of 470 Nm, while the latter brings a hike of 100 hp and 80 Nm. These enable the SUV to hit the century sprint in 8.0 seconds and 6.6 seconds, respectively. 

As for the D300 straight-six diesel variant, the power numbers are rated at 300 hp and 650 Nm, which helps the SUV run from zero to 100 kmph in 7.5sec. 

Price

The new Defender 130 is now available to order in the US with a starting price of $68,000 (approximately equal to RM 297,736) without destination and delivery taxes.

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