Land Rover Defender

Name: 2020 Land Rover Defender
Brand: Land Rover

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

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EPA MPG: 19 mpg

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The new version of Land Rover’s classic, go-anywhere British SUV is charming, civilized and pretty quick, thanks to its smooth powertrain. But frustrating controls, unimpressive fuel economy, and a high step-in height count against it.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear, 2 third

AWD

2-liter 4 turbo (296 hp)
3-liter 6 turbo (395 hp)

8-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.