Plenty of Venice drivers choose Land Rover for its sophistication and performance on Marina Del Rey streets. But that’s hardly the only reason. If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you know that Land Rover vehicles are among the best in the world for tackling rugged trails. Especially the 2023 Defender. All three Defender configuration are built for off-road adventures. Take a look at the Defender ground clearance and more with Land Rover Santa Monica. Then shop our Defender inventory to find your new adventure partner!
The three Defender trim levels are all built with the wilderness in mind for when you need to get away from Malibu traffic. Don’t let our luxury features fool you—the Defender is here to get dirty! Here’s a look at how each Defender is prepared to get off the beaten path:
With seating for eight you can take the whole family on the ride of their lives! The Defender 130 suspension makes the ride comfortable for everyone without missing a bump along the way. The Outbound trim level is great if you need more room for gear than passengers, as it omits the third row seating. The Defender suspension is multilink in the front and rear. Here are other important specs:
The Defender ground clearance is 11 inches.
There’s also room for everyone in the seven-seat Defender 110! This four-door road warrior includes many of the features you’ll find in the Defender 130, just in a more rugged design. You’ll also have wheel options ranging from 18-22”. This is the Defender for water fording, as it’s capable of wading up to 35 inches with Wade Sensing to let you know how deep you are. Other features you’ll find can include:
This Defender ground clearance is 11.5 inches.
The small and agile Defender 90 ground clearance will have you and your passengers going where you never thought possible. With three doors and seating for five, the smallest Defender offers nimble rock-climbing and can match your curiosity to explore with features like:
This Defender ground clearance is lower than the four-door models, coming in at 8.9 inches with coil suspension and 11.5 with air suspension.
Which Defender will tackle the mountains the way you want? Come to Land Rover Santa Monica and get a feel for all three models with test drives! If you’d like to learn more, visit our Land Rover information hub.
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