2021 Land Rover Defender Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : 4WD
    with Terrain Response
    Combined MPG : 37.00
    0-60 mph : 9.9 seconds.
    Top Speed : 109 mph | 175.381 km/h
    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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Direct Fuel Injection
    Transmission:
    Automatic

    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

    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.

    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

    Component

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    Manufacturer

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V584000
    SummaryJaguar 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.'
    ConsequenceIncorrect child restraint information may result in a child seat being improperly secured, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    RemedyLand 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.
    NotesOwners 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 ID21V668000
    SummaryJaguar 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.
    ConsequenceAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners 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 ID21V435000
    SummaryJaguar 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.
    ConsequenceTurn signals, brake lights, and tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners 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/TECM)

    Manufacturer

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V424000
    SummaryJaguar 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.
    ConsequenceAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyThe 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.
    NotesOwners 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 ID21V499000
    SummaryJaguar 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.
    ConsequenceA seat that is not properly locked into place can move unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyDealers 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.
    NotesOwners 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

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

    Manufacturer

    Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V044000
    SummaryJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
    ConsequenceAn oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    RemedyDealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
    NotesOwners 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.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

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    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.

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