How Much Can the 2023 Land Rover Defender Tow?

February 3rd, 2023 by

2023 Land Rover Defender 130
 

Are you in the market for a robust luxury SUV that can handle towing your boat or jet skis? Lots of West Chester drivers in your situation have chosen to make the Land Rover Defender their vehicle. How much can the 2023 Land Rover Defender tow? The maximum 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is an impressive 8,200 pounds when properly equipped. What can the 2023 Land Rover Defender tow with that kind of capacity? Let’s take a closer look at this SUV’s trailering capabilities.

How Much Can the 2023 Land Rover Defender Tow?

There are three distinct trims for the new Land Rover Defender. So, how much can the 2023 Land Rover Defender tow along our Philadelphia roads when you opt for the Defender 90 as opposed to the Defender 130? Here are the performance specs:

2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity by Trim

  • 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 Towing Capacity – Up to 7,716 pounds
  • 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 Towing Capacity – Up to 8,200 pounds
  • 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Towing CapacityUp to 8,200 pounds

What Can the 2023 Land Rover Defender Tow?

That 8,200-pound towing capacity opens up a lot of possibilities for Exton drivers. What can the 2023 Land Rover Defender tow? Here are just some of the things this SUV can handle:

  • Single-axle camper
  • Bass boat
  • Small Sailboat
  • Medium Sailboat
  • ATVs
  • Motorcycles
  • Jet skis

More 2023 Land Rover Defender Engine Specs

The force behind the 2023 Land Rover Defender’s towing capacity is the powerful engine under its hood. It can generate an exceptional amount of horsepower and torque, making it more than a match for Exton traffic. Here are the engine specs for the Defender 110:

  • Engine – 5.0L P525 V8
  • Maximum Power (hp/rpm) – 518 / 6,000 – 6,500
  • Maximum Torque (lb-ft/rpm) – 625 / 2,500 – 5,500

2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Features

If you’re serious about towing with your Land Rover Defender, you’ll want to make sure it’s properly equipped to fully optimize its trailering capabilities. Here are some of the towing accessories you can order at the time of purchase or buy from our parts center:

  • Towing Electrics Adaptor
  • Electrically Deployable Tow Bar Kit
  • Tow Strap
  • Trailer Lighting Board – RHD
  • Detachable Tow Bar Kit
  • Multi-Height Tow Bar Kit
  • Land Rover Defender Tow Hitch Receiver

Test Drive the New Land Rover Defender in West Chester Today

The best way to get a feel for how the Land Rover Defender performs is to take a test drive. You can do that today at our dealership. We’d love to put you behind the wheel of your next vehicle. In the meantime, you can learn even more by reading our comparison of the Defender with the Land Rover Discovery, as well as our other Land Rover model research. We’re just down the road from Chester Springs. So drop by or contact us today!

 

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