Can the 2026 Land Rover Defender tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 61% of the 8,201 lb rating.
- 3,201 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 5,445 lb. Rated to pull 1.5 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | 90 V8 AWD |
| Tow rating | 8,201 lb |
| Curb weight | 5,445 lb |
| Horsepower | 518 hp |
| Torque | 461 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
| MSRP | $114,400 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 61% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 1.5 |
Max tow rating: higher than 93% of 147 SUVs (2026).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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