These are standard specifications for the 2020 Land Rover Defender, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | 4WD |
| Combined MPG : | 37.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 109 mph | 175.381 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Twin-turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) |
| Twin-turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) |
Automatic
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Towing Capacity : | 3,500.0 kg |
| Standard Payload : | 900.0 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 187.3 in | 4758 mm. |
| Width : | 79.1 in | 2008 mm. |
| Height : | 77.4 in | 1967 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3022 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 291.0 mm | 11.457 in. |
| Front Overhang : | 33.3 in | 845 mm. |
| Rear Overhang : | 35.1 in | 891 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 12.8 m | 505.55 in. | 12840.97 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels : | 18 inch steel |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V424000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning. |
| Consequence | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V435000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail. |
| Consequence | Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V424000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning. |
| Consequence | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V435000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail. |
| Consequence | Turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V584000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, 'Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.' |
| Consequence | Incorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Land Rover will mail owners the correct information to insert into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N601. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Land Rover Defender FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Land Rover Defender?
Q: How fast is the 2020 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender has a top speed of 109 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender has a wheelbase size of 118.98 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender has a length of 187.32 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender has a width of 79.06 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Land Rover Defender's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender was a SUV.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender had 18 inch steel wheels.Q: What engines did the 2020 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender had the following engine options: Twin-turbocharged Inline 4 with 200 HP (147.2 KW) Twin-turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) Q: What transmission did the 2020 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2020 Land Rover Defender had a Automatic gearbox.
