Does the 2026 Land Rover Defender need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
N/Aextra a year
- Premium listed for the 110 P300 S AWD.
- All 29 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 19 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 130 P300 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 130 P400 Outbound AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P400 Trophy Edition Deep Sandglow AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P400 Trophy Edition Keswick AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 130 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 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 P635 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 P635 OCTA Black AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 16 to 20 | N/A | N/A |
| 110 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 110 OCTA Black AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 110 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 110 Trophy Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 110 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 110 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 130 Outbound AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 130 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 130 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 130 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 130 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 110 P300 S AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | LS RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 85th Anniversary 4x4 | Regular |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 350 RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | Premium 45 quattro | Premium |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | P250 S AWD | 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree