Once you’ve decided to buy a new Land Rover Defender, it is time to consider the different options. This guide goes over the 2023 Land Rover Defender and 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 so you can see what’s the same and different.
Power for Your On-Road and Off-Road Adventures
The Land Rover Defender comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder that offers 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Land Rover Defender 130 comes with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine that also produces 296 horsepower, but the torque output increases to 347 lb-ft. Furthermore, both models can be outfitted with a turbocharged 3.0-liter, six-cylinder that puts out 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, you can get your Land Rover Defender with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that generates 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque. This one isn’t available with the 130. All vehicles come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
Passenger and Storage Space
The base Land Rover Defender has two rows that fit up to five people. A three-row model is available, and this seats seven. The Land Rover Defender 130 comes standard with three rows and accommodates up to eight people.
As for cargo space, the Land Rover Defender offers 34 cubic feet behind its back row and 78.8 cubic feet when it’s down. The Land Rover Defender 130 will give you 13.7 cubic feet behind its third row, 43.5 cubic feet when folded, and 80.9 cubic feet when both rear rows are down.
Test-Drive a New Land Rover SUV
No amount of specifications can do justice to either of these capable new Land Rover SUVs. The best way to make an informed decision is with an in-person comparison and test drive at Land Rover Waukesha. Visit us today, or call ahead, and we’ll bring the test drive to you.