2023 Land Rover Defender 110

The CarCody take

The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 is a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive, a 5.0 L supercharged eight-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy is 14 MPG city, 19 MPG highway and 16 MPG combined. Its listed EPA annual fuel cost is $5,150, and tailpipe CO2 is 563 grams per mile. The Defender 110 is classified as a standard 4WD sport utility vehicle and is based on the Defender. The entry lists ten NHTSA recalls and 82 complaints. These figures give SUV shoppers a clear view of the model's reported fuel consumption, emissions and annual fuel-cost estimate, as well as the available NHTSA counts. The city and highway ratings help show how the combined figure relates to different driving conditions.

Who it suits. It suits buyers considering a gasoline four-wheel-drive SUV with a supercharged V8 who want fuel economy and annual fuel cost stated plainly.

Overview

The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 is a gasoline-powered, four-wheel-drive SUV in the EPA’s Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. This version pairs a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 14 mpg in city driving, 19 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg combined.

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $5,150 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 563 grams per mile. Those figures help set expectations for ongoing fuel use: the Defender 110’s official combined rating is modest, and its estimated annual fuel cost is a substantial ownership consideration for buyers comparing SUVs.

Key features

• Powertrain: 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder supercharged gasoline engine.
• Transmission: Automatic (S8).
• Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive.
• EPA fuel economy: 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined.
• EPA tailpipe emissions: 563 grams of CO2 per mile.

The available specifications establish a clear picture of the engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel-use ratings, but do not provide details about cabin equipment, cargo capacity, towing or other features. Buyers who need those details should confirm them for the specific vehicle they are considering.

Who it's for

The 2023 Defender 110 may suit buyers looking for a four-wheel-drive SUV with a supercharged V8 and automatic transmission. Its fuel economy and EPA annual fuel-cost estimate are important trade-offs to weigh, especially for shoppers who expect to drive frequently or are prioritizing lower fuel use. The published figures describe the EPA-rated fuel economy; actual consumption and fuel spending can vary.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Four-wheel drive is specified.
• The powertrain combines a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Official city, highway and combined fuel economy figures are available for comparison.

Cons

• The EPA combined rating is 16 mpg, with a city rating of 14 mpg.
• The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $5,150.
• EPA-listed tailpipe CO2 emissions are 563 grams per mile.
• NHTSA records list 10 recalls and 82 complaints for this vehicle description; these counts alone do not indicate whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or establish the circumstances of complaints.

Alternatives

For shoppers comparing other Land Rover models, the available options include the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV, the 2027 Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy MHEV and the 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound. The listed Range Rover choices include the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover LWB MHEV, 2027 Land Rover Range Rover MHEV, 2027 Land Rover Range Rover P400 LWB MHEV, 2027 Land Rover Range Rover P400 MHEV and 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MHEV. These names identify alternatives to compare, but fuel economy or equipment details for them are not provided here. See the wider selection of Land Rover cars.

Verdict

The 2023 Land Rover Defender 110’s defining listed specifications are a supercharged gasoline V8, four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. Its official 16 mpg combined rating, $5,150 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and 563 g/mile tailpipe CO2 figure make running costs a central part of the decision. Buyers should also check the vehicle’s recall status using its specific identification details, since the listed recall count does not show whether an individual vehicle still needs repair.