P500 SE 4dr 4x4 110
2024 Land Rover Defender

Pros: Variety of engine and body styles; excellent ride, handling and interior noise for an off-roader; go-anywhere capability Cons: Sub-par fuel economy for a luxury SUV; poor cargo space behind third rows; pricey trims not overtly luxurious The 2024 Land Rover Defender is a big, boxy, off-road-ready SUV, which means it’s a very sought-after commodity at the moment – even if many owners have no intention of getting it muddier than what a Target parking lot on a rainy day can throw at it. If you do, however, that’s great! It can definitely take you far off the beaten path. Of course, so can other big, boxy off-roaders. How the Defender stands out is that it doesn’t make you suffer through rough rides, sloppy handling, booming interior noise, compromised interior space or course power plants. It’s practical, refined, comfortable and spacious, too. OK, so the two-door Defender 90 isn’t so spacious, but the three-row, eight-passenger Defender 130 certainly is. Basically, we love the Defenders, and if money is no object, it’s one of the best SUVs you can buy, period. Trouble is, money typically is an object and there’s no getting around the fact that the Defender is very expensive. The cheapest, four-cylinder-powered 90 and 110 are just on either side of $60,000; while range-topping, V8-powered ones are well into six-figure territory. While you certainly get more than the Jeep Wranglers and Ford Broncos of the world, you’re also paying luxury prices for something that definitely doesn’t have the luxury vibes of a comparably priced BMW, Mercedes or even Range Rover. As such, we think the cheaper Defenders are the better buys as you’re not really missing out on much. But hey, if you’ve got the cash, you probably won’t regret enjoying the decadent, rich rumble of a V8 and the silky, effortless power it provides. It’s hard not to be smitten. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? A second, slightly less powerful V8 engine option is added to the Defender lineup, but its availability depends on the model. Good for 493 horsepower and dubbed P500, it is the only V8 option for the 130, which wasn’t available with a V8 at all last year. It is also the new engine for the Defender 110 SE trim level, but the V8 engine in the Defender 110 “V8” trim level (as well as the Carpathian Edition) remains the 518-hp P525 engine. That continues to be the only V8 engine option for the Defender 90. Confusing? Sure is! How this at all makes sense when we’re only talking 25 extra horsepower is beyond us. Less confusing are two new Defender flavors. The Defender 130 Outbound (above in dark grey) is effectively a two-row, five-passenger 130 for those who need max cargo capacity. It also gets unique matte finish bumpers and grille insert, plus 20-inch wheels …
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