What happens when you equip the smallest Land Rover Defender with a V8 powertrain? Find out with the new Defender 90 V8. The bite-sized Defender rocks a two-door configuration, which gives it more character and makes it one of our favorite silhouettes. Throwing a V8 on the compact frame makes it shockingly quick and fun to maneuver, while still delivering on the off-road promise of the Land Rover brand. It jumps from 0 to 60 as quickly as most sports cars, but offers the towing capacity you’d expect from a pickup truck. All told, the two-door Defender 90 V8 is one of the most fun SUVs you’ll find on our lot, offering a bounty of luxury amenities paired with all sorts of off-road features. We’ll preview everything you need to know about the new Land Rover Defender, from the towing capacity to the cargo space rating. If you’d like to experience the New Defender 90 V8 for yourself, visit Land Rover OKC.
The namesake supercharged V8 generates 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque, helping the Defender 90 rocket from 0 to 60 in about 4.4 seconds. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to both axles, with exhaust funneled through quad exhaust tips that deliver the roar you’d expect from a supercharged V8. The Defender 90 V8 is a bit on the heavy side, with a three-ton curb weight that helps control the roaring engine. Beefy brakes are equipped on both axles, helping you confidently navigate all the twists and turns of a mountain pass with confidence. It’s built for weaving through tight corners, offering some of Land Rover’s most stirring handling to date. When taken off-road, you’ll find 11.5 inches of ground clearance and 22-inch wheels that help navigate all sorts of terrain.
The Defender 90 V8 is its own trim level in the Defender Class, but it offers several accessory packs, each giving the Defender 90 a unique flair. The Urban pack adds gloss black wheel arch protection, a dark rear scuff plate, black fixed side steps, and an Urban Bonnet Decal. The Explorer Pack adds classic mud flaps over all four tires, a Matte black bonnet decal, raised air intake, and an exterior side-mounted gear carrier. The Adventure Packs also add mudflaps, a side-mounted gear carrier, and unique features like a portable rinse system, seat backpack, and an integrated air compressor. The two-door Defender 90 still has two rows of seating for up to five passengers, with an extra 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear. Folding the rear row increases cargo capacity to 58.3 cubic feet. If you’d like to learn more about the dimensions or packages of the new Land Rover Defender 90, visit Land Rover Oklahoma City.
This year, every Defender gets a 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a step up from previous models. Of course, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both integrated, utilizing Land Rover’s latest Pivi Pro platform. A Meridian stereo system comes standard, offering surround sound that blankets you in high-quality audio. Remote start and entry are also standard amenities, alongside voice-activated in-dash navigation and Wi-Fi. The Defender 90 V8 is loaded with an assortment of driver assistance and safety features, including standard automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance and plenty more. If you’d like to learn more about the features onboard the new Defender 90, visit our OKC Land Rover dealer.
The Defender 90 V8 is surprisingly practical, while delivering thrills on and off the road. If you’d like to experience the new Land Rover Defender for yourself, visit our Land Rover dealership in OKC today.