Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$379extra a year
- Premium listed for the 90 P300 S AWD.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 110 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 90 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 90 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 110 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 130 P500 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 110 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 130 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 90 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 90 P300 S AWD | Premium |
| 2025 Jaguar F PACE | P250 R-Dynamic S AWD | Premium |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1958 4WD | Premium |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | Active 4x2 | Regular |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | Premium |
| 2025 Nissan Armada | 4x2 SV | Premium |
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | Premiere RWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree