2025 Defender Towing Capacity

If you are looking for a luxurious yet powerful vehicle to drive around Philadelphia, chances are that you have considered the 2025 Defender. As stately, elegant, and distinguished as it is, the exterior of the Defender makes a statement anywhere it goes. But, a practical driver such as yourself probably focuses on performance, such as the Defender towing capacity and the engine specs that enable it. So in this overview, we’ll focus on performance, and answer the question “How much can a Defender tow?”

2025 Defender Engine Specs: Defender Towing Capacity

So, how much can a Defender tow? In short, it depends on which trim you choose, since the 2025 Defender trims are each equipped with one of four engines that vary in performance. We have listed each available engine option along with basic engine specifications and towing capacities below. Please review them and consider contacting our parts and service department if you have any questions for our skilled technicians and knowledgeable representatives: 

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds

If you would like to inquire about our new vehicle specials and financing options or would like a tour of our inventory, contact us. We would gladly assist you and answer any questions you may have.

2025 Defender Towing Capacity: Towing Packages

To assist in maximizing the Defender towing capacity, you can purchase an additional Towing Package. There are two variants of the Towing Pack. One is available across trims and body styles, and the other is only available for the Defender X trim with the 110 and 130 body styles. Please review them below, and consider how they’ll assist you when you tow a trailer through Exton: 

Defender 90, 110, 130

Towing Pack

• All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC)
• Terrain Response 2
• Configurable Terrain Response
• Advanced Tow Assist
• Tow hitch receiver

Defender 110, 130

Towing Pack

• Advanced Tow Assist
• Tow hitch receiver

If you have questions about the price of either Towing Package or wish to know how they assist in reaching the Defender towing capacity on a given trim, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to help you. 

Explore the 2025 Defender With Land Rover West Chester

Thank you for reading. We hope we have successfully answered the question “How much can the Defender tow?” in this overview. Now that you have a good idea of what the 2025 Defender towing capacity is, visit our dealership in West Chester to pick out and test-drive a new Defender to see if it is the one you want to drive back home to Chester Springs. Take care, and we hope to see you soon.