2025 Defender Performance

A luxury vehicle that is just as capable off-road as it is on roads on Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, the 2025 Defender is ready for action. If you are thinking about taking this impressive vehicle for a test drive at our West Chester dealership, steal a moment to learn about how it performs with different engines under its hood. We dive into the Defender specs in detail, providing the Defender mpg ratings among other performance information. Contact Land Rover West Chester if you decide to test-drive the 2025 Defender or have questions for our friendly team.
2025 Defender Specs Per Engine Option
As of this writing, few of the Defender mpg ratings have been determined by the EPA. We know the Defender 110 configuration achieves 14 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway when equipped with the V8 engine option. As for the other Defender mpg ratings, we recommend our Exton neighbors check back on this page for updates, and in the meantime, explore the riveting performance specs for each of the four Defender engine options:
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Gas Engine (P300 Gas)
Available on: Defender 90 S, Defender 110 S, Defender 130 S
- Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 295 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,500 rpm
- Top speed: 119 mph
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds (Defender 90 S) / 7.0 seconds (Defender 110 S) / 7.5 seconds (Defender 130 S)
- Maximum towing capacity: 7,716 pounds
3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Gas MHEV (P400 Gas Mild Hybrid)
Available on: Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 S, Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 X, Defender 130 S, Dynamic 130 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 X, Defender 130 Outbound
- Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm
- Torque: 406 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-5,000 rpm
- Top speed: 119 mph
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds (Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE) / 5.8 seconds (Defender 110 S, Defender 110 S X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 X) / 6.3 seconds (Defender 130 S, Dynamic 130 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 X, Defender 130 Outbound)
- Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds
5.0L V8 Supercharged Gas Engine (P500 Gas Mild Hybrid)
Available on: Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 V8
- Horsepower: 493 hp
- Torque: 450 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,000 rpm
- Top Speed: 149 mph
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds (Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE) / 5.4 seconds (Defender 130 V8)
- Maximum towing capacity: 8,200 pounds
5.0L V8 Supercharged Gas Engine (P525 Gas)
- Available on: Defender 90 V8, Defender 110 V8
- Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6,500 rpm
- Torque: 461 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,500 rpm
- Top speed: 149 mph
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds (Defender 90 V8) / 5.1 seconds (Defender 110 V8)
- Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds
2025 Defender Off-Road & Performance Features
The thrilling Defender 110 specs aren’t all this SUV has to offer in the way of performance. It can also come equipped with the latest performance and off-roading features, which work to fine-tune handling, firm up traction, and adapt torque distribution to maximize responsiveness on the roads ahead, no matter the terrain. Standard and available highlights can include:
- All-wheel drive (AWD)
- Twin-speed transfer box (high/low range)
- Coil suspension
- Terrain Response
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Hill Launch Assist
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Low Traction Launch
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Brake Hold
- And more
Experience the Defender Specs Near Chester Springs
Ready to get behind the wheel of this luxury off-road vehicle? Call (800) 445-0819 or contact us online today to schedule your appointment. Let us know if you have questions about the Defender specs at any time. To help you plan off-roading adventures, review our guide on where to off-road near Philadelphia. We also invite you to learn when it’s best to use low gear.
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