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2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Land Rover Defender towing a trailer

 

The new Land Rover Defender is quite spacious, with dimensions fitting up to 8 passengers on select configurations. But what if you want to haul a trailer along the ride or you want to reserve the cabin for your passengers? That’s where the 2023 Defender tow rating comes in. This high-powered luxury SUV can tow up to 8,201 pounds when properly equipped! Whether you want to hit the trails or you’re going on a weekend road trip, take everything you need with you when you drive a Defender in Venice. Learn more below.

 

 

Defender Tow Rating By Engine

From four-wheels to small trailers to RVs, the Land Rover Defender towing capacity can handle just about anything you need for your adventures. Standard features like Advanced Tow Assist and Configurable Terrain Response will give you extra control, while the engine options give you the muscle needed to handle your towing needs. Let’s take a look at some of the specs here:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
  • Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
  • Standard on Defender base trim

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound (available 8,201-pound towing capacity for Defender 110 or 130)
  • Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
  • Standard on Defender X through Dynamic S

5.0L P525 V8 Gasoline Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds
  • Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque
  • Standard on Defender V8 and Defender V8 Carpathian Edition

Defender Tow Features

New to hauling in Marina Del Rey? Been a while since the last time you’ve towed around Malibu? You may be nervous, but this SUV is equipped with a suite of features to make hauling safer and easier. Even if you’re driving over rough terrain, these features will have your back. Here are some:

  • Advanced Tow Assist – Adjusts counter-steering and displays trailer direction while reversing.
  • Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Helps you tow up an incline without the fear of your vehicle rolling backward.
  • All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control – Adjusts to wet, slippery, and uneven terrain to maintain traction.
  • Twin-Speed Transmission – Offers improved control while you’re off-roading.
  • Configurable Terrain Response – This class-exclusive feature allows you to customize powertrain, steering differentials, and traction control settings.
  • Terrain Response 2 – Automatic Mode matches the terrain program to your current Malibu driving conditions.
  • Electronic Active Differential – Regulates power distribution to all four wheels to increase traction.
  • ClearSight Ground View – Cameras stream to your central screen to help avoid any obstacles while off-roading.
  • All-Terrain Progress Control – Sets your speed to keep moving through tough off-road conditions.

See the Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Santa Monica

Come and witness this high-end SUV yourself when you visit us in Santa Monica! Get in touch with us today, and in the meantime, read about the ground clearance with the 2023 Defender.

 

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