Land Rover’s Defender has long been a staple of the British automaker, with roots all the way back to the early 80’s. While loads has changed since its inception, the ethos of the Defender remains the same: a luxurious, off-road focused vehicle that tows the line between refinement and adventure. In the modern era, the Defender is available in several body styles, including the classic two-door Defender 90, the four-door Defender 110, and the three-row Defender 130. Each has its own virtues, but we’ll focus on the Defender 130 for this breakdown. The Defender 130’s three-row layout makes it uniquely suited for carrying extra gear and passengers, offering an extended wheelbase that makes the third row a usable option for adults. The Defender 130 remains highly configurable, though, with up to three seating capacities to choose from across the mid-size frame. It comes with a couple of stout engine options, offering excellent towing capacity for lake days or camping trips. We’ll preview everything worth knowing about the new Land Rover Defender 130, from the technology to the Defender 130 towing capacity. If you’d like to learn more about the Defender 130 for sale in OKC, visit Land Rover OKC.
The base model Defender 130 is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, capable of making 296 horsepower. If you step up to the SE trim level, you’ll find a 3.0-liter inline-six that generates 395 horsepower, courtesy of an electric supercharger and a turbocharger. The most powerful Defender is equipped with a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, generating 493 horsepower and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 in approximately 5.4 seconds. The Defender is capable of towing 8,200 lbs, regardless of the engine, and has a total ground clearance of roughly 11.5 inches. Learn more about what’s under the hood with Bob Moore Land Rover!
Since the 130 is an extended-wheelbase Defender, it’s a little bit larger than the average Defender. Behind the third row, you’ll find 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space, with 35.8 cubic feet behind the 2nd row and up to 89 cubic feet when both rows are folded. The Defender can seat up to eight passengers, but if you prefer captain’s chairs in the middle row, that capacity will drop to seven. You can also completely remove the third row to make more space for your cargo. This year, the Land Rover Defender 130 comes in five trim levels:
When you buy a Land Rover, you’re getting a premium crop of features, no matter which trim level you select. The S has an electronic air suspension, heated and cooled memory front seats, and a sliding panoramic roof. Of course, there are always additional features like Ebony Windsor leather seats, larger wheels, and the Land Rover Signature Interior Upgrade. If you’d like to learn more about all the features on the new Defender 130, visit Land Rover Oklahoma City.
The Defender is equipped with multiple screens, featuring a 10-inch infotainment display in the center of most models, and an 11.4-inch display on higher trim levels. It sits next to a digital gauge cluster and runs Land Rover’s latest software, enabling over-the-air software updates and integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Meridian sound system comes standard across the board, alongside a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Defender 130 is a family car, and as such, it’s equipped with a range of driver assistance features, including lane keeping, pedestrian detection, and automated emergency braking. You can also add adaptive cruise control if you plan on taking it on frequent road trips.
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