The classic model of Land Rover Defender is the dream car in the hearts of countless off-road enthusiasts, the car's hard and rugged shape coupled with strong off-road capabilities allow it to retract in a variety of extreme environments, absolutely meet the requirements of you walk away.
Recently, the 2023 Land Rover Defender was officially launched, and the new car was launched with a total of 9 configurations, with a price range of 698 to 1.618 million yuan. As an annual redesign, the main change of the new car is to add a 5.0L V8 engine to match the Defender 110 version, in addition to the overall configuration has also been slightly adjusted, let's take a look at its specific performance.
Exterior design
The 2023 Land Rover Defender has basically not changed in terms of appearance design, and the overall design style is still tough. Among them, the ordinary version of the model is relatively simple in terms of appearance and shape, with no bright black decoration or color block design, in addition to which there is basically no difference from other versions of the model. The daytime running lights of the ring on the left and right sides are not absent, and the headlights are still LED light sources, but they do not have a matrix function.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Guardian 110 version are 5018×2008×1967 mm, and the wheelbase is 3022 mm. The side of the body of the new model maintains a boxy shape, but unlike the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Wrangler, the car does not look very retro, and the smooth body profile makes it more stylish, in addition, some models have also added Lantau copper paint.
The Land Rover Defender's rear design is very unique, the overall recognition is high, most of the configurations have privacy glass, so the rear windows and rear windshield are dark. The taillights of the car are arranged vertically, equipped with side open tailgates and external spare tires, and the newly launched V8 version is also matched with a total of four exhausts on both sides and exclusive badges.
Interior design
The interior design of the new Land Rover Defender basically continues the style of the old model, but it is updated in terms of configuration, of which the new car is equipped with an 11.4-inch central control display screen as standard, and the screen has a built-in InControl OS 2.0 infotainment system, with richer entertainment functions. In addition, the overall design of the interior of this model is also very characteristic, taking into account the luxury and practicality, the steering wheel in front of the main driver is a four-frame design, the disc body is thick, the grip is good, and the surface is also decorated with rich trims.
Depending on the configuration, the interior seats of the new models are wrapped in imitation leather + fabric mix and leather fabrics, and the functions support the electric memory of the front seats, seat heating/ventilation, etc. The front seats of this model are relatively wide, the length of the cushions is excellent, which can give passengers good leg support, and the interior padding of the seats is very soft and comfortable.
The rear seats maintain the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the entire rear seat space is very generous, basically reaching more than two punches. At the same time, the back of the rear seats and the surface of the trunk are matched with scratch-resistant materials, and the forward folding seat and then placing the backrest can make the trunk reach a flat state.
dynamical system
In terms of power, the new model is still available in 2.0T, 3.0T and plug-in hybrid versions, and the new 5.0L V8 supercharged engine can reach a maximum output of 528 horsepower and a peak torque of 625 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission, in addition, the new car will also be equipped with the second generation of all-terrain feedback adaptation system, Land Rover all-terrain butler and all-terrain control system.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As an annual redesign, the 2023 Land Rover Defender has been mainly adjusted for configuration, while adding a 110 version equipped with a V8 engine. From the information released by the official, the new car has a total of 9 configurations, 110 version has 5 models, and then the car uncle will mainly analyze the 4 fuel versions of the Guard 110 to see which is more cost-effective.
2023款110 3.0T HSE X-Dynamic
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The function performance is relatively perfect
Guidance price of 848,000 yuan, functional aspects with suspension hardware / high and low adjustment, air suspension, bearing body, rear axle differential lock, tire pressure display, side safety curtain, child safety seat interface, front and rear parking radar, reversing side warning, 360 panoramic image, full speed adaptive cruise, driving mode switching, fatigue driving reminder, engine start-stop, wading induction system, L2 level driving assistance, can open the panoramic sunroof, roof rack, remote control key, keyless start, full car keyless entry, Leather steering wheel, steering wheel electric four-way adjustment, 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, front seat heating/ventilation, 2nd row seat heating, 11.4-inch touch LCD screen, satellite navigation, online map, mobile phone interconnection map, voice recognition control, remote control, luggage compartment 12V power interface, dual temperature zone automatic air conditioning, car air purifier, negative ion generator, etc., the function configuration performance has been extremely perfect.
2023 110 3.0T Obsidian Special Edition
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: Use black paint, more cool
The guidance price is 898,000 yuan, and the special version of the model has added leather material seats in terms of functions, while the whole car is blackened and the shape is more cool.
2023 110 3.0T X
Referral Index: ★
Configuration review: The improvement is very limited and the cost performance is low
The guidance price is 998,000 yuan, and the function only increases the head-up digital display, mobile phone wireless charging, 220V power supply, 10 color atmosphere lights in the car, the car refrigerator, and the number of speakers increased from 10 to 14, the increase is relatively limited, and the cost performance is very low.
2023 model 110 V8
Configuration review: Power boost
Guidance price of 1.618 million yuan, the top of the whole series, the specific functional configuration has not yet been announced, at present, the main improvement of the configuration is still reflected in the power, of which the 5.0L V8 supercharged engine compared to other configurations of the 3.0T engine, the maximum output power from 400 horsepower to 525 horsepower, 100 km acceleration performance of 5.4 seconds, the performance of the improvement is still very obvious, for large-displacement models have feelings of consumers can consider.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, the most eye-catching upgrade of the 2023 Land Rover Defender is to add a 5.0L V8 engine, such a large displacement engine is extremely rare in today's market, and may not be able to buy it in the future, and friends with feelings can cherish it. From the 4 configurations we focus on today, the entry-level 2023 110 3.0T HSE X-Dynamic has already played an excellent role in configuration and power, which can fully meet the needs of consumers with cars, and the overall cost performance is higher. In the opinion of Uncle Che, if your car purchase demand is only urban commuting, Land Rover's Range Rover, found and other series are better choices, there is really no need to add to Land Rover Defender. We all know that people who buy Mercedes-Benz Big G rarely go off-road, the land rover defender has less than the Mercedes-Benz G-class, the sales are really not optimistic, and almost all the people driving on the city roads are for the show of feelings, so the glory of the Land Rover defenders has long ended!