2023 Land Rover Defender 90 and 110 price and specs updated

Just one year on from its launch, the Defender has been updated

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Key Points

  • Price increases for every Defender variant
  • Wide range of optional equipment now fitted as standard
  • Entry-level D200 gets the chop

Land Rover has given the L663 Defender its first Australian update, with the first 2023 models expected to arrive in showrooms early next year.

Less than 12 months from its local debut, Jaguar Land Rover Australia has provided a comprehensive equipment update to all Defender variants, increasing the price of each grade in the process.

The biggest changes are the inclusion of the optional 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment touchscreen as standard, replacing the 10-inch unit currently fitted to all Defenders, as well as Land Rover's Activity Key and wireless smartphone charging being included in the base package.

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While a majority of changes add to the existing package, there's been a subtraction, as the D200 diesel engine which powered the entry-level, three-door Defender 90 is no longer available, with the D250 now serving as the cheapest diesel in the range.

There is also a powertrain change for the five-door Defender 110, with the D250 on the chopping block, now meaning the cheapest diesel 110 is now just $20 under $100,000 before on-road costs, equipped with the D300 six-cylinder.

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Pricing

2023 Land Rover Defender 90 Australian pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs:

  • Defender 90 P300 – $78,480 (up $3964)
  • Defender 90 S P300 – $86,410 (up $3064)
  • Defender 90 S D250 – $93,530 (up $3204)
  • Defender 90 SE P400 – $103,630 (up $3304)
  • Defender 90 X P400 – $145,700 (up $4344)
  • Defender 90 V8 P525 – $215,480 (up $4764)

2023 Land Rover Defender 110 Australian pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs:

  • Defender 110 P300 – $79,830 (up $2994)
  • Defender 110 S P400 – $95,480 (up $3244)
  • Defender 110 SE D300 – $99,980 (up $3244)
  • Defender 110 SE P400 – $107,050 (up $3374)
  • Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 – $118,250 (up $4394)
  • Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE P400 – $124,880 (up $4524)
  • Defender 110 X D300 – $147,440 (up $4374)
  • Defender 110 X P400 – $149,580 (up $4414)
  • Defender 110 V8 P525 – $220,530 (up $4854)
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Features

The entry-level Defender 90 and 110 starts off the range with a solid collection of equipment as standard, including:

  • Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • LED headlights and tail-lights
  • 18-inch Style 5093 gloss white steel wheels
  • 18-inch full-size spare wheel
  • Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tyres (all-season also available)
  • Coil springs (air suspension optional)
  • DAB radio
  • Apply CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Online pack with data plan
  • 12-volt power in rear loadspace
  • Rubber cabin flooring
  • Keyless entry
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 40:20:40 fixed rear seats
  • Light Oyster Morzine headlining

S

Moving up to the S variant adds:

  • Avantec (PVU) Seat Material replaces leather seat facings as standard fit (new)
  • Leather gearshift
  • Auto high beam assist
  • 19-inch Style 6010 six-spoke gloss sparkle silver wheels
  • 19-inch full-size spare wheel
  • 12-way semi-powered front seats
  • 40:20:40 fixed rear seats with centre armrest
  • Centre console with armrest

SE

Jumping up to the SE sees extra equipment included, such as:

  • Electric Steering Column now optional and only available through Premium Interior Upgrade Pack (new)
  • Avantec (PVU) Seat Material replaces leather seat facings as standard fit (new)
  • Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
  • Front fog lights
  • Automatic headlight levelling
  • 20-inch Style 5094 five-spoke gloss sparkle silver wheels
  • 20-inch full-size spare wheel
  • 12-way electric memory front seats with 2-way manual headrests
  • Meridian sound system with 11 Speakers including subwoofer and 400W amplifier

X-Dynamic

Available in the 110 only, the X-Dynamic grade features the following upgrades over the SE:

  • Contrast Roof standardised on all X-Dynamics (new)
  • X-Dynamic Robustec hockey sticks material changed to PU and Windsor Leather (new)
  • 14-way heated and cooled electric memory front seats with 4-way manual headrests
  • Carpet mats
  • 20-inch Style 5098 five-spoke gloss black wheels
  • Sliding panoramic roof
  • Ebony Morzine headlining
  • Extended leather upgrade
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Twin front cupholders with cover

X

The highest-spec variant of the straight-six powered cars, the X gains:

  • Orange Rear Recovery Eyes now standard (new)
  • Black contrast bonnet
  • Electronic air suspension
  • Configurable terrain response
  • Adaptive Dynamics
  • Privacy glass
  • Darkened tail lights
  • 20-inch Style 5095 five-spoke gloss dark grey with contrast diamond turned finish wheels
  • Front centre console refrigerator compartment
  • Rough-cut Walnut veneer
  • ClearSight interior rear view mirror
  • Meridian surround sound system with 15 Speakers including subwoofer and 700W amplifier

V8

Finally the range-topping V8, bolstering the line-up with standard kit which includes:

  • Black front and rear brake callipers (previously front callipers were Xenon Blue)
  • Windsor Leather now optional (including interior trims such as console finisher and veneers)
  • Terrain Response 2 with Dynamic Program
  • Solar attenuating windscreen
  • Heated windscreen
  • Heated washer jets
  • Advanced Tow Assist
  • Tow hitch receiver
  • 22-inch Style 5098 satin dark grey wheels
  • 22-inch full-size spare wheel
  • Suedecloth steering wheel
  • Three-zone climate control with rear cooling assist
  • Air quality sensor
  • Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter
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Safety

No ANCAP crash test results have been released for the Defender 90, although the 110 scored five stars in the ANCAP crash test when it was tested in 2020, rating particularly well for child and adult occupant protection.

The Defender features a variety of safety technology to keep its occupants and other road users safe, including:

  • Emergency braking
  • Blind-spot assist
  • 3D surround camera
  • Clear exit monitor
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane keep assist
  • 360° parking aid
  • Rear collision monitor
  • Rear traffic monitor
  • Traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter
  • Wade sensing
  • Driver condition monitor
  • Rear ISOFIX

Jaguar Land Rover Australia expects the updated MY23 Defender to arrive in showrooms by April 2022, barring any continued delays relating to the semiconductor shortages.

Jordan Mulach
Contributor

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