2027 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound

The CarCody take

The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound is a gasoline hybrid SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbo-supercharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic S8 transmission. It returns 18 MPG combined, with 17 city and 19 highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,550 and tailpipe CO2 at 500 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who need a 4WD SUV Buyers weighing fuel cost against drivetrain choice Highway trips where 19 MPG applies

What it is

The 2027 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound is an SUV in the standard sport utility vehicle 4WD class. It uses four-wheel drive and gasoline, with a hybrid designation. See other Land Rover cars.

Power comes from a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo-supercharged engine. An automatic S8 transmission sends it through the drivetrain. Its defining figure is 18 MPG combined.

The numbers

The EPA ratings are 17 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. The highway figure is 2 MPG higher than the city figure, while the combined rating sits between them.

The vehicle produces 500 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,550. That is the yearly gasoline figure attached to this model's 18-MPG combined rating.

How it compares

Within its own ratings, the Defender 130 Outbound gives up 2 MPG in city driving compared with highway driving. Its 18-MPG combined figure reflects that narrow spread between the two settings.

Who it suits

This SUV fits a driver who wants four-wheel drive and a hybrid gasoline powertrain in a sport utility vehicle, while accepting an 18-MPG combined rating.

It also suits shoppers who compare vehicles by annual fuel cost and tailpipe emissions, with EPA figures of $4,550 a year and 500 grams of CO2 per mile.

Trade-offs

The 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive, and SUV body come with an 18-MPG combined rating. City driving is lower at 17 MPG, and the listed annual fuel cost is $4,550.

The highway number rises to 19 MPG, only 2 MPG above the city figure. Gasoline remains the listed fuel despite the hybrid designation.

Verdict

The Defender 130 Outbound makes sense for someone who puts four-wheel drive and SUV form ahead of low fuel use. Its 18 MPG combined rating is steady across city and highway driving, but the EPA cost of $4,550 per year is a major ownership figure to budget. The gasoline hybrid setup does not change the basic fuel picture: this is a 4WD vehicle with a six-cylinder engine and modest mileage. Choose it when those drivetrain and body choices matter more than minimizing gasoline spending.