2025 Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is a large SUV available in New Zealand from $123,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $339,900 for the Octa Edition One variant.
There are 6 variants of the Defender available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2024.
The new 2025 Defender is offered with a 10 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Land Rover Defender include 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo hybrid (184kW/570Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo hybrid (221kW/650Nm), 4.4L v8 turbo hybrid (467kW/750Nm), 4.4L v turbo hybrid (467kW/750Nm) and 5.0L v8 supercharger (313kW/550Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $123,000 - $339,900†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mhev

- Retail Price
- $123,000 - $339,900†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mhev
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Land Rover Defender
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
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
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Octa Edition One.
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$123,000
2026
$128,900
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$144,000
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$152,900
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$155,000
2026
$163,900
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$175,000
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$182,900
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$184,900
2025
$309,900
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$314,900
2025
$339,900
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,105 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,323 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,996 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,105 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,022 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 909 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2025 Land Rover Defender
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the S variant that starts from $123,000.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Octa Edition One variant that starts from $339,900.
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 X-Dynamic Hse variant which measures 1970mm wide, 5358mm in length and sits 1967mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 467kW of power and 750nm of torque are the Octa and Octa Edition One variants.
The Land Rover Defender is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Land Rover Defender may be manufactured in Great Britain or Slovakia.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the X-Dynamic Hse variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3380 kg.
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
† 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.