2026 Land Rover Defender prices: Upgrade brings more V8 options, new tech
The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples).
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Man of Many
10 hours ago
- Man of Many
2026 Defender Price and Specs Revealed for Australia
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 25 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 6 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Priced from AUD$111,053 drive-away ($98,400+ORCs) Best-selling Land Rover gets exterior and interior upgrades Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control has been introduced as an option has been introduced as an option P425 Defender 90 and 110 now available with 313kW P425 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 Due to arrive in Australia from October 2025 If ever there was a vehicle that embodied the 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' idiom, it would be the Defender. While it's been introduced as the 'new Defender' for a few years now, the hard-wearing off-road warrior has provided a platform of remarkable durability, innovative technology, and discerning styling that makes it as appealing off-road as it is on-road. The Defender has seen monster sales figures worldwide, and you might find it surprising to know that the theme continues here in Australia. Sales figures through May 2025 are at 1,642 cars, which is more than a BMW X5 (1,578 sales) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (750 sales). While the formula is working, some small upgrades, tweaks, and changes are in store for the 2026 model year. The brand believes these will bring the burly off-roader up-to-date with the latest tech in today's highly competitive luxury SUV space. Yes, the small styling updates are not entirely noticeable at first glance, but a closer look reveals a new headlamp design, a new set of bumpers for the front and rear, plus rear tail-lamps with a smoked effect. Eagled-eyed fans may also spot a new textured pattern for the bonnet inserts as well as side vents. Elsewhere, there are now wheel caps with the Defender logo, and you can now opt for a new set of 22-inch alloys as well as new accessories like an 'Expedition roof rack' and cross bars. 2026 Defender OCTA | Image: Supplied / Defender How Much is the 2026 Defender? The 2026 Defender 90 D250 S is priced from AUD$98,400 plus on-roads in Australia. However, the most popular models, the Defender 110 series, start at AUD$100,900 plus on-roads. If your pockets are deep enough, the flagship Defender P635 OCTA is priced from AUD$304,500 plus on-roads. Here's a list of all Defender model prices for Australia: Defender 90 D250 S – $98,400 plus on-roads P425 X-Dynamic SE – $124,300 plus on-roads P425 X – $169,300 plus on-roads Defender 110 D250 S – $100,900 plus on-roads D250 Hard Top S – $99,500 plus on-roads D350 X-Dynamic SE – $114,500 plus on-roads D350 Trophy – $118,900 plus on-roads D350 X-Dynamic HSE – $130,200 plus on-roads D350 X – $165,100 plus on-roads P300e X-Dynamic SE – $131,100 plus on-roads P300e X-Dynamic HSE – $143,200 plus on-roads P425 X-Dynamic SE – $127,100 plus on-roads P425 X-Dynamic HSE – $142,100 plus on-roads P425 X – $172,600 plus on-roads P635 OCTA – $304,500 plus on-roads Defender 130 D350 X-Dynamic SE – $136,000 plus on-roads D350 Outbound – $141,400 plus on-roads P500 V8 – $226,500 plus on-roads Now, let's take a closer look at what you get for your money. 2026 Defender OCTA | Image: Supplied / Defender 2026 Defender OCTA | Image: Supplied / Defender 2026 Defender OCTA | Image: Supplied / Defender 2026 Defender OCTA | Image: Supplied / Defender What's the Inside of the 2026 Defender Like? Next to the addition of a 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 engine under the bonnet, the most significant upgrades are found on the inside. Here, the technology suite has been upgraded with a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as optional Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control that automatically adjusts the speed to maintain the desired level of comfort over undulating surfaces and a Driver Attention Monitor. Practicality has also improved with a sliding section in the centre console that hides small items out of sight in a closed cubby, maintaining access to the deeper stowage area beneath. Choose the optional Signature Suite and you'll add removable side pockets with cable routing for charging devices and an optional centre 'jump' seat. Overall, it's a tidy list of upgrades to a cabin that was already practically perfect. 2026 Defender 130 | Image: Supplied / Defender What Powers the 2026 Defender Line-up? Here's how the 2026 Defender lineup stacks up: Defender D250 – 3.0L Inline-6 Mild-Hybrid Diesel Output : 183kW / 570Nm Available on : Defender 90, Defender 110 (including new S trim), Defender 110 Hard Top Technology : Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Transmission : 8-speed automatic – 3.0L Inline-6 Mild-Hybrid Diesel Defender D350 – 3.0L Inline-6 Mild-Hybrid Diesel Output : Not specified in this release (previously ~258kW / 700Nm) Available on : Defender 110 & Defender 130 Technology : Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) – 3.0L Inline-6 Mild-Hybrid Diesel Defender P300e – Plug-In Hybrid Petrol Available on : Defender 110 only Type : Petrol-electric plug-in hybrid – Plug-In Hybrid Petrol Defender P425 – 5.0L Supercharged V8 Petrol Output : 313kW / 550Nm 0–100 km/h : ~5.6 seconds (Defender 90) Replaces : P400 inline-6 Available on : Defender 90 and Defender 110 Transmission : Recalibrated 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters – 5.0L Supercharged V8 Petrol Defender P500 – 5.0L Supercharged V8 Petrol Available on : Defender 130 V8 Output : Not specified, but previously put out ~386kW – 5.0L Supercharged V8 Petrol Defender P635 – 4.4L Twin-Turbo Mild-Hybrid V8 Petrol (Defender OCTA only) Output : 467kW / 635PS Technology : Twin-turbo + MHEV with advanced 6D Dynamics suspension Available on : Defender OCTA (performance flagship) – 4.4L Twin-Turbo Mild-Hybrid V8 Petrol (Defender OCTA only) Gone is the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine previously found in all models of the Defender. It's been replaced by a punchier supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, which develops 313kW of power and 500Nm of torque. Yes, we had to read this part of the press release twice! The addition of the V8 to the middle of the 2026 Defender line-up means that you can now have an off-road SUV that will complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in under 6 seconds in Defender 90 form. If you prefer to visit the petrol station every other week, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid options have also been upgraded and added to the various model line-ups. The D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is now available as the entry-level option on the two-door 90. Meanwhile, the 5-seater four-door 110 also cops it as a mid-spec option. Those who want power and sensibility should choose the D350 turbo-diesel, which is available on the Defender 130 and the 110 or the P400e plug-in hybrid in the Defender 110. Of course, the most bonkers iteration of the Defender is the 110-based OCTA, which remains the flagship iteration with a thumping great BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8. 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 'More than five years after its introduction, Defender has become an enduring success. With a bloodline that can be traced back to the first Series I of 1948, Defender continues to capture the imagination of our clients,' Mark Cameron, managing director, Defender, said. 'The range now includes everything from a Hard-Top commercial to the epic Defender OCTA. With production at full capacity to meet demand, the latest changes are part of our continuous commitment to make adventures even more satisfying. Fresh design enhancements, new colours and an expanded range of accessories follow Defender's comprehensive upgrade last year, ensuring our iconic 4×4 is better than ever.' Pricing for the updated 2026 Defender starts from $98,400 plus on-roads, with Australian deliveries scheduled to start in October 2025. 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender OCTA | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover 2026 Land Rover Defender | Image: Land Rover
The Advertiser
15 hours ago
- The Advertiser
2026 Land Rover Defender prices: Upgrade brings more V8 options, new tech
UPDATE, 25/06/2025 3:30pm: Land Rover has confirmed pricing for the updated 2026 Defender lineup. We've updated this article with a list of prices. The Land Rover Defender is receiving a range of updates for model year 2026, ranging from larger screens to wider V8 engine availability. After initial details were announced late in May, pricing for the 2026 Defender lineup has now been announced ahead of first local deliveries in October. The range opens with the Defender 90 D250 S, priced at $98,400 before on-road costs – up $5774. All Defender 90, 110 and 130 variants gain a new headlight design plus new front and rear bumpers, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. All variants get new gloss black Defender-branded wheel centre caps, plus a gloss black grille bar. There's also a new 22-inch diamond-turned dark grey alloy wheel design, as well as additional accessories such as a black-finish Expedition roof rack and cross bars. Deployable and fixed side steps will be available, along with an integrated air compressor for the Defender 130. There will also be a new Borasco Grey and Woolstone Green exterior finishes, plus a new Sargasso Blue finish exclusive to the high-performance OCTA. The OCTA also gets Textured Graphite exterior accents and available Chopped Carbon Fibre exterior and interior accents, including an optional 4500kg-rated winch. Inside, there's a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from 11.4 inches, while the dash-mounted shifter has been "ergonomically repositioned". A revised centre console incorporates a sliding section that allows you to conceal small items in a closed cubby, while removeable side pockets are optional. In big news under the bonnet, a supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, referred to as P425, replaces the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six in the Defender 90 and 110. This produces 313kW of power and 550Nm of torque, up from 294kW in the engine it replaces (if with an identical torque figure), and it propels the Defender 90 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. The Defender 110 also gains the option of the D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, producing 183kW and 570Nm. This is offered exclusively in S trim with standard 19-inch alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. This joins the D350 turbo-diesel six and the P400e plug-in hybrid petrol, as well as the P635 twin-turbo V8 in the OCTA. The Defender 90, in contrast, is offered exclusively with D250 diesel and P425 petrol powertrains. Newly available on the Defender range is adaptive off-road cruise control, allowing the vehicle to maintain a set speed while off-road, leaving the driver to concentrate on steering. A driver attention monitoring system with a driver-facing camera is optional. The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples). Defender 90 Defender 110 Defender 130 MORE: Everything Land Rover Defender Content originally sourced from: UPDATE, 25/06/2025 3:30pm: Land Rover has confirmed pricing for the updated 2026 Defender lineup. We've updated this article with a list of prices. The Land Rover Defender is receiving a range of updates for model year 2026, ranging from larger screens to wider V8 engine availability. After initial details were announced late in May, pricing for the 2026 Defender lineup has now been announced ahead of first local deliveries in October. The range opens with the Defender 90 D250 S, priced at $98,400 before on-road costs – up $5774. All Defender 90, 110 and 130 variants gain a new headlight design plus new front and rear bumpers, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. All variants get new gloss black Defender-branded wheel centre caps, plus a gloss black grille bar. There's also a new 22-inch diamond-turned dark grey alloy wheel design, as well as additional accessories such as a black-finish Expedition roof rack and cross bars. Deployable and fixed side steps will be available, along with an integrated air compressor for the Defender 130. There will also be a new Borasco Grey and Woolstone Green exterior finishes, plus a new Sargasso Blue finish exclusive to the high-performance OCTA. The OCTA also gets Textured Graphite exterior accents and available Chopped Carbon Fibre exterior and interior accents, including an optional 4500kg-rated winch. Inside, there's a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from 11.4 inches, while the dash-mounted shifter has been "ergonomically repositioned". A revised centre console incorporates a sliding section that allows you to conceal small items in a closed cubby, while removeable side pockets are optional. In big news under the bonnet, a supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, referred to as P425, replaces the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six in the Defender 90 and 110. This produces 313kW of power and 550Nm of torque, up from 294kW in the engine it replaces (if with an identical torque figure), and it propels the Defender 90 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. The Defender 110 also gains the option of the D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, producing 183kW and 570Nm. This is offered exclusively in S trim with standard 19-inch alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. This joins the D350 turbo-diesel six and the P400e plug-in hybrid petrol, as well as the P635 twin-turbo V8 in the OCTA. The Defender 90, in contrast, is offered exclusively with D250 diesel and P425 petrol powertrains. Newly available on the Defender range is adaptive off-road cruise control, allowing the vehicle to maintain a set speed while off-road, leaving the driver to concentrate on steering. A driver attention monitoring system with a driver-facing camera is optional. The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples). Defender 90 Defender 110 Defender 130 MORE: Everything Land Rover Defender Content originally sourced from: UPDATE, 25/06/2025 3:30pm: Land Rover has confirmed pricing for the updated 2026 Defender lineup. We've updated this article with a list of prices. The Land Rover Defender is receiving a range of updates for model year 2026, ranging from larger screens to wider V8 engine availability. After initial details were announced late in May, pricing for the 2026 Defender lineup has now been announced ahead of first local deliveries in October. The range opens with the Defender 90 D250 S, priced at $98,400 before on-road costs – up $5774. All Defender 90, 110 and 130 variants gain a new headlight design plus new front and rear bumpers, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. All variants get new gloss black Defender-branded wheel centre caps, plus a gloss black grille bar. There's also a new 22-inch diamond-turned dark grey alloy wheel design, as well as additional accessories such as a black-finish Expedition roof rack and cross bars. Deployable and fixed side steps will be available, along with an integrated air compressor for the Defender 130. There will also be a new Borasco Grey and Woolstone Green exterior finishes, plus a new Sargasso Blue finish exclusive to the high-performance OCTA. The OCTA also gets Textured Graphite exterior accents and available Chopped Carbon Fibre exterior and interior accents, including an optional 4500kg-rated winch. Inside, there's a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from 11.4 inches, while the dash-mounted shifter has been "ergonomically repositioned". A revised centre console incorporates a sliding section that allows you to conceal small items in a closed cubby, while removeable side pockets are optional. In big news under the bonnet, a supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, referred to as P425, replaces the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six in the Defender 90 and 110. This produces 313kW of power and 550Nm of torque, up from 294kW in the engine it replaces (if with an identical torque figure), and it propels the Defender 90 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. The Defender 110 also gains the option of the D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, producing 183kW and 570Nm. This is offered exclusively in S trim with standard 19-inch alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. This joins the D350 turbo-diesel six and the P400e plug-in hybrid petrol, as well as the P635 twin-turbo V8 in the OCTA. The Defender 90, in contrast, is offered exclusively with D250 diesel and P425 petrol powertrains. Newly available on the Defender range is adaptive off-road cruise control, allowing the vehicle to maintain a set speed while off-road, leaving the driver to concentrate on steering. A driver attention monitoring system with a driver-facing camera is optional. The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples). Defender 90 Defender 110 Defender 130 MORE: Everything Land Rover Defender Content originally sourced from: UPDATE, 25/06/2025 3:30pm: Land Rover has confirmed pricing for the updated 2026 Defender lineup. We've updated this article with a list of prices. The Land Rover Defender is receiving a range of updates for model year 2026, ranging from larger screens to wider V8 engine availability. After initial details were announced late in May, pricing for the 2026 Defender lineup has now been announced ahead of first local deliveries in October. The range opens with the Defender 90 D250 S, priced at $98,400 before on-road costs – up $5774. All Defender 90, 110 and 130 variants gain a new headlight design plus new front and rear bumpers, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. All variants get new gloss black Defender-branded wheel centre caps, plus a gloss black grille bar. There's also a new 22-inch diamond-turned dark grey alloy wheel design, as well as additional accessories such as a black-finish Expedition roof rack and cross bars. Deployable and fixed side steps will be available, along with an integrated air compressor for the Defender 130. There will also be a new Borasco Grey and Woolstone Green exterior finishes, plus a new Sargasso Blue finish exclusive to the high-performance OCTA. The OCTA also gets Textured Graphite exterior accents and available Chopped Carbon Fibre exterior and interior accents, including an optional 4500kg-rated winch. Inside, there's a larger 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from 11.4 inches, while the dash-mounted shifter has been "ergonomically repositioned". A revised centre console incorporates a sliding section that allows you to conceal small items in a closed cubby, while removeable side pockets are optional. In big news under the bonnet, a supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 engine, referred to as P425, replaces the P400 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six in the Defender 90 and 110. This produces 313kW of power and 550Nm of torque, up from 294kW in the engine it replaces (if with an identical torque figure), and it propels the Defender 90 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. The Defender 110 also gains the option of the D250 six-cylinder mild-hybrid 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, producing 183kW and 570Nm. This is offered exclusively in S trim with standard 19-inch alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. This joins the D350 turbo-diesel six and the P400e plug-in hybrid petrol, as well as the P635 twin-turbo V8 in the OCTA. The Defender 90, in contrast, is offered exclusively with D250 diesel and P425 petrol powertrains. Newly available on the Defender range is adaptive off-road cruise control, allowing the vehicle to maintain a set speed while off-road, leaving the driver to concentrate on steering. A driver attention monitoring system with a driver-facing camera is optional. The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples). 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Canberra Times
17 hours ago
- Canberra Times
2026 Land Rover Defender prices: Upgrade brings more V8 options, new tech
The Defender is far and away JLR's best seller in Australia. A total of 1277 examples have been delivered so far this year to the end of April, almost twice as many as the second-placed Range Rover Sport (693 examples).
