Name: 2025 Land Rover Defender
Brand: Land Rover
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Is the 2025 Land Rover Defender a genuine off-road vehicle or primarily a luxury SUV for Canadian buyers?

Accepted Answer

The third-generation Defender (2020 onward) achieves the rare balance between serious off-road capability and luxury SUV comfort. It offers 291 mm of ground clearance (Defender 110), approach angles of 38 degrees, departure angles of 40 degrees, and a ramp breakover angle of 28 degrees — figures few rivals can match. The Terrain Response 2 system automatically manages off-road driving profiles. In Canada, the Defender is popular in British Columbia for logging and forest service roads and in Alberta for rural properties. Its wade depth with the optional Off-Road Pack is 900 mm. In Canada, pricing starts at approximately $65,500 for the 90 in S trim. However, the large majority of Defenders sold in Canada never leave paved roads — its premium positioning attracts a significant urban lifestyle clientele alongside genuine off-road buyers.

Question 2

What are the differences between the Defender 90 and Defender 110 for a Canadian family buyer in 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Defender 90 (short wheelbase) is available in 3 and 5-passenger configurations in Canada — second-row space is tight for adults on long trips. It best suits a couple or a family of up to three who value off-road manoeuvrability and style over interior space. Starting price in Canada: approximately $65,500 for the S P300. The Defender 110 (long wheelbase) offers comfortable 5-passenger seating and an optional 7-passenger layout with a third row — starting at approximately $70,900 in S trim. The 110 is significantly more practical for a Canadian family of 4 to 5 and offers 786 litres of cargo volume (5-passenger) versus only 296 litres in the Defender 90 with 5 passengers. For a family with children, the 110 is the clear choice. The Defender 130 8-passenger (introduced 2023) starts at approximately $100,000 CAD.

Question 3

What powertrains does the 2025 Defender offer in Canada and which is most recommended?

Accepted Answer

Land Rover Canada offers the 2025 Defender with three primary powertrains: the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder P300 (296 hp, from $65,500), the 3.0L inline-six mild-hybrid P400 (395 hp, from approximately $82,000), and the 5.0L supercharged V8 P525 (525 hp, Defender V8 from approximately $118,000). The P400 mild-hybrid six-cylinder is the best-balanced powertrain for the Canadian market: 550 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm for confident towing (3,500 kg capacity), improved efficiency via the 48V mild-hybrid system (approximately 12 to 14 L/100 km mixed real-world use), and power appropriate for all use cases. The P300 four-cylinder can feel strained at altitude in the Rockies or when towing at capacity. The V8 is a performance/prestige variant whose fuel consumption (16 to 20 L/100 km) is poorly suited to daily use and difficult to justify for typical Canadian Defender owners.

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