These are standard specifications for the 2021 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 |
| with Terrain Response | |
| Combined MPG : | 37.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 109 mph | 175.381 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 395 BHP (290.72 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
| Stroke : | 92.3 mm | 3.634 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5 |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1997 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 296 HP (217.782 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
| Stroke : | 92.3 mm | 3.633 in. |
| Compression : | 9.5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 5.500 |
| 2nd Gear : | 3.520 |
| 3rd Gear : | 2.200 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.720 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.317 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.823 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.640 |
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 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 255/65R19 |
| Tires : | 255/60R20 |
| Tires : | 275/45R22 |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 19 x 8.0 |
| Tires : | 20 x 8.5 |
| Tires : | 22 x 9.0 |
Recall
| 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. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V668000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. |
| Consequence | An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630. |
| 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:TAIL LIGHTS |
|---|---|
| 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 | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V499000 |
| Summary | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place. |
| Consequence | A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609. |
| 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
2021 Land Rover Defender FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Land Rover Defender?
Q: How fast is the 2021 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender has a top speed of 109 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender has a wheelbase size of 118.98 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender has a length of 187.32 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender has a width of 79.06 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Land Rover Defender's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Land Rover Defender? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender was a SUV.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender had 18 inch steel wheels.Q: What engines did the 2021 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 395 BHP (290.72 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 2000 RPM Inline 4 (1997 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 296 HP (217.782 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 1500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2021 Land Rover Defender have? A: The 2021 Land Rover Defender had a Automatic gearbox.