2022 Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover Defender highlights
Customer rating
RepairPal reliability rating
(data not available)
Pros
- Impressive off-road ability
- Extensive customization options
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Heavy cargo door opens toward the curb
- Controls can be confusing
- Occasional interior rattles
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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What is new for the 2022 Land Rover Defender?
- The Defender is available in a variety of new trims, including the 110 Carpathian Edition, 110 V8, 110 XS Edition, 90 Carpathian Edition, 90 V8, 90 X-Dynamic HSE, and 90 X-Dynamic SE.
- The First Edition trim has been discontinued for 2022.
- Defender trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof, Automated Cruise Control, Rear Seat Heaters, Rear Air Conditioning, Leather & Suede Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, Tow Hitch, and Supercharged Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade and Rear A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 110 S trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 110 SE trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Leatherette & Cloth, Front Seat Heaters, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The 110 X trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 110 X-Dynamic HSE trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The 110 X-Dynamic SE trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Sunroof(s), Front Seat Heaters, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The 90 S trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Power Seat(s), Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 90 X trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 90 X-Dynamic S trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Front Seat Heaters, Memory Seat(s), Satellite Radio Ready, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 90 trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, Navigation System, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
- The 110 trim now comes with Leather Seats, Power Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Leatherette & Cloth, Alloy Wheels, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
2022 Land Rover Defender trims
90:
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
90 S:
- Includes all features available on the 90
- No significant upgrades found on the 90 S
- View our Land Rover Defender 90 S inventory
90 X:
- Includes all features available on the 90 S
- 395-hp, 406-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
- Sunroofs
- Panoramic Sunroof
90 X-Dynamic S:
- Includes all features available on the 90 X
- No significant upgrades found on the 90 X-Dynamic S
- View our Land Rover Defender 90 X-Dynamic S inventory
90 X-Dynamic SE:
- Includes all features available on the 90 X-Dynamic S
- Turbo/Supercharged Engine
90 X-Dynamic HSE:
- Includes all features available on the 90 X-Dynamic SE
- No significant upgrades found on the 90 X-Dynamic HSE
90 V8:
- Includes all features available on the 90 X-Dynamic HSE
- 518-hp, 461-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Tow Hitch
- Supercharged Engine
90 Carpathian Edition:
- Includes all features available on the 90 V8
- No significant upgrades found on the 90 Carpathian Edition
110:
- Includes all features available on the 90 Carpathian Edition
- 119 inch wheelbase
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 inventory
110 S:
- Includes all features available on the 110
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 S
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 S inventory
110 SE:
- Includes all features available on the 110 S
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 SE
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 SE inventory
110 X-Dynamic SE:
- Includes all features available on the 110 SE
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 X-Dynamic SE
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE inventory
110 X-Dynamic HSE:
- Includes all features available on the 110 X-Dynamic SE
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 X-Dynamic HSE
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE inventory
110 X:
- Includes all features available on the 110 X-Dynamic HSE
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 X
- View our Land Rover Defender 110 X inventory
110 XS Edition:
- Includes all features available on the 110 X
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 XS Edition
110 V8:
- Includes all features available on the 110 XS Edition
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 V8
110 Carpathian Edition:
- Includes all features available on the 110 V8
- No significant upgrades found on the 110 Carpathian Edition
5 reasons to buy the 2022 Land Rover Defender
1. It's ready to off-road
Whether you're an off-grid camper, a rancher who needs to reach all your land or just a weekend warrior who likes to get off the beaten path, the 2022 Land Rover Defender can take you there. All 2022 Defenders come standard with all-wheel drive and have up to 11 inches of ground clearance with the available air suspension. When you take into account its ability to drive through nearly three feet of water, the Land Rover is virtually unstoppable. Additional features like automatic terrain management system, and an electronic active differential can enhance your off-road experience even more.
2. It's luxurious too
Are you the type who likes to exchange your work boots for a suit and tie before heading to dinner? If so you'll appreciate the 2022 Land Rover Defender's upscale and luxurious feel, in addition to being a beast when you head off the beaten path. Optional features like leather seats, ventilated seats, wooden finishes, and a heated steering wheel will have you feeling opulent.
3. Room for the whole crew
What fun are adventures without family and friends? With seating for up to seven people, the 2022 Land Rover Defender can accommodate them all. To get the most passenger space, opt for a four-door Defender that has the optional two-seat third row. Or, you can choose the six-passenger Defender, which has an available jump seat in the front middle. When it's not in use, the jump seat folds into a center console. Prefer to travel solo? A two-door defender seats five but sends the message that you'll be picky about your guest list.
4. Strong engine options
If you love hearing the road of an engine, you'll appreciate that the 2022 Land Rover Defender comes with an optional 518-hp supercharged 5.0L V8 that's new for this model year. With that engine, the Defender can accelerate from zero to 60 in about 4.9 seconds. It's available on two-door 90 and four-door 110 models and in the Carpathian Edition. If you don't need to move quite that fast, the Defender's base engine, a 296-hp turbocharged 2L four-cylinder, is plenty strong. Or, opt for the available 395-hp turbocharged 3L six-cylinder.
5. Top-notch towing
If you want to bring your boat or camper on your next outing, you'll appreciate the 2022 Land Rover Defender's stellar towing capacity. With the standard 296-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 2022 Defender can tow up to an estimated 7,716 pounds when properly equipped.
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Land Rover Defender features and specs
90 X 4WD/AWD 2D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
395
Torque (ft-lbs)
406
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
23.4
Wheelbase
101.9"
Overall length
180.4"
Width
79.1"
Height
77.5"
Leg room
F 39"/R 36.6"
Head room
F 40.6"/R 40.4"
Front tires
P255/60VR20
Rear tires
P255/60VR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
820/8201 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Land Rover Defender FAQ
The 2022 Land Rover Defender is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 110 X-Dynamic SE : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 110 X-Dynamic HSE : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 110 : 17 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 90 X : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 90 X-Dynamic HSE : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 90 S : 18 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- 110 V8 : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 90 V8 : 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 110 XS Edition : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 90 Carpathian Edition : 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 110 Carpathian Edition : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- 110 X : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 110 S : 17 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- 110 SE : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- 90 X-Dynamic S : 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The 2022 Land Rover Defender has a maximum towing capacity of between 7716 and 8201 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2022 Land Rover Defender:
- 110 Carpathian Edition
- 110 V8
- 110 XS Edition
- 90 Carpathian Edition
- 90 V8
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