2023 Land Rover Defender V8 review // You won't believe it...wait for it!

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the Land Rover fender V8!
There are plenty of Land Rover Defenders to choose from the two door, Defender 90, four door Defender 110 and the larger Defender 130. We have the Defender 110 with the V8 powertrain. It has a supercharged 5L V8 with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD.
This Land Rover Defender SUV comes with electronic air suspension, electronic active differential, Terrain Response 2, all-terrain progress control which is a low speed cruise control feature requiring no pedal inputs from the driver and advanced tow assist.
The lightweight Land Rover Defender chassis has been engineered and tested to the extreme around the world with more than 73,000 trails across 2.4 million miles. The carrying load allows for 370 pounds for all your gear and the static load up to 661 pounds.
The Land Rover Defender offers a modern, rugged and boxy design with a raised hood and a sculpted grille. It offers 8.5 to 11.5” of ground clearance with a wading depth of 35.4”. Our test model is riding on 22” wheels and comes standard with dark exterior accents, body-coloured door handles, quad exhaust pipes, LED headlights, fog lights and V8 badging.
The interior of the Land Rover Defender is coated with a highly durable powder coat to ensure the interior is just a durable as the exterior. The Defender has a bit of a rugged interior mixed with luxury materials like Windsor leather. There’s plenty of storage throughout the vehicle including a cooler in the centre console storage box. The Defender comes standard with an 11.4” touchscreen and offers a clean and intuitive interior design with volume and climate knobs.
Fuel economy is rated at 16.4L/100 km, 14 MPG city and 12.7L/100 km, 18 MPG highway.
The Land Rover Defender V8 starts at $133,200 CAD/$111,500 USD.

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[catchawakeup]

I sold my Land Cruiser 200 and bought a Defender👊 Not regretting it! Love the Defender!!!

[Redtara]

Best suv around, had the 6 cylinder for 8 months and upgraded to v8 carpathian edition and had zero issues! This is my 6th Land Rover vehicle and it’s been years of amazing experience !

[george]

I am on my third Land Rover and have never had a mechanical problem with any of them. I purchased my current Land Rover new 10 years ago. In such great shape will keep it for a few more.

[themagicacreschannel-rebl]

I own a 23 Defender 90 V8 and absolutely love it. I had the oil light issue intermittently, but it turned out to not be an issue. In fact it really does not need oil and if you put any in you risk overfilling it. Mine stopped giving me the notice once I got around 700 miles. I took it to Land Rover and there was nothing wrong with it and the oil level was all good. The issue just fixed itself, maybe a breaking in quirk, funny to see it happen on another V8.

I previously owned a 21 G63 and I have to say I enjoy the Defender a bit more. This is my 3rd Land Rover and nothing quite drives like one. I think the 5.0 V8 might even sound a bit better than the G63, it has more character overall. The Defender is a ton of fun and a definitely in the top of all the vehicles I have owned.

[BigBird-ugey]

So many negative comments on here. I wonder how many of the experts on here have owned one of these? I have a defender and my wife a Disco. I’ve owned 5 land rovers, and, with the exception of the Freelander (lr2), all are quite amazing. The defender is the best of the lot. Built like a tank, fast, great on and off road. Just wish people would just quit with the arm chair expertise.

[carloluigid]

When Andrea laughs (usually at something silly Zach said), it feels so genuine. Your dynamic has evolved into something unique and compelling. Keep it up!

[Reko_]

I love my Defender! Awesome review per usual. I have a 2023 with 12, 600 miles and I’ve had zero issues!

[albertnguyen]

My wife and I both love our Defender 110 First Edition. We ordered it before it came out on the market never have any problems, Land Rover always push out over the Air update. We also owned a Range Rover for years no issues

[fourbysolo]

I've done 60, 000km in mine and it hasn't skipped a beat, so I'd say it's reliable. That includes in all off and on road conditions.

[ChantmanTV]

My new vehicle ! I can’t wait to get it !

[andyreeves]

I have a 2012 lr4 w 162000 miles. We love it and it works for our family. Cost to own for foreign luxury cars is not for the faint of heart. We change oil and rotate tires every 5k. Great video guys.

[carlhee]

For what it’s worth We are on our 3rd RR and we’ve had Zero issues!! I know Land Rover has had issues in the past….But since TATA motors took over the company the reliable is as good as anyone! …..As far as the add a quart of oil……When vehicles delivered they have minimum fluids in them And need to be serviced completely upon arrival to dealership….Just FYI

[spaztekwarrior]

It’s a beauty. I always said if I had lots of money, more than one car, I’d happily get a LandRover product. The Defender is awesome.

[littlsuprstr]

Andrea, you're looking radiant! I'd rather have the new Lexus GX than the Defender.

[margies]

You two are so cute together 💕 thanks for the update on the Land Rover... Please give us an update on the oil alert !

[frh-freerangehuman]

Always stoked when you respond to my questions! The timing if that oil reading was hilarious. Great review on this. If I ever come into money I’d have to choose between this and the G wagon. Lol
Cheers

[gobear]

After years of watching car reviews on a plethora of channels this is the only one I watch now…great content nice vibe ..can’t wait for the GTI review Zack

[evdanielsson]

y’all are an amazing duo. I love the little jokes and banter between you two.

[LafemmebearMusic]

Lexus gx day. I’d buy that, I want this defender but I’m definitely already on the pre order list for the gx.

[jeffer]

A couple of people I work with have Range Rover Sport models and both have had a few smaller issues (haven't heard about coolant or oil issues). A new vehicle needing coolant or oil so much would worry me about head gasket issues (assuming there are no puddles under it showing an exterior leak). I get that it's a status symbol and is really nice inside, but for me, I couldn't handle spending that kind of money and have such problems, especially when you can buy a $30, 000 Toyota Corolla and put 500, 000 kms on it with minimal problems. If I wanted a high(er) end vehicle like this, I'd get the new Lexus GX.