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Car Specifications2008 Land Rover Defender
The 2008 Land Rover Defender is a medium SUV offered in both Regular and Crew body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $61,990.
There are 2 variants of the Defender available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2007.
The 2008 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Land Rover Defender include 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (90kW/360Nm) and 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (90kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 5-speed manual manual transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
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Land Rover Defender
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
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2025
$123,000
2026
$128,900
2025
$144,000
2026
$152,900
2025
$155,000
2026
$163,900
2025
$175,000
2026
$182,900
2026
$184,900
2025
$309,900
2026
$314,900
2025
$339,900
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,894 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,021 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 660 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Land Rover Defender
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the SE variant that starts from $61,990.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the SE variant that starts from $74,990.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Defender is the S variant which measures 1790mm wide, 5170mm in length and sits 2021mm tall.
All variants of the Land Rover Defender have a maximum power of 90kW and 360nm of torque.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3500 kg.
The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel fuel.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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