2026 Land Rover Defender
US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
The 2026 Land Rover Defender is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid)
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
- Seating
- Not available
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 5.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 8 | |
| Aspiration | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid |
Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | |
| Gears | 8 | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
12 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Defender 110 · 2.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic
- Defender 110 · 5.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic
- Defender 110 MHEV · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 110 MHEV · 4.4L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 110 Trophy MHEV · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 130 · 5.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic
- Defender 130 Outbound · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 130 P300 MHEV · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 130 P400 MHEV · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
- Defender 90 · 2.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic
- Defender 90 · 5.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic
- Defender 90 MHEV · 3.0L · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · Hybrid
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked September 30, 2026.
26V389000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number…
Reported June 12, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V263000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D127.
Reported April 23, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V163000: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.…
Reported March 18, 2026. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data
Last verified: September 30, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2026 Land Rover Defender have?
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Land Rover Defender?
Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2026 Land Rover Defender front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: 4WD.
Are there recalls for the 2026 Land Rover Defender?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked September 30, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.