2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,201lb
- 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 7,716 lb.
- Top 8% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,561 lb
- Margin
- 1,701 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 136% of 4,780 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,561 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,561 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,561 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,201 lb: 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD, $69,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 4,780 lb | $69,100 |
| 110 SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $69,300 |
| 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $72,300 |
| 110 X-Dynamic SE (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $72,300 |
| 90 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,015 lb | $88,400 |
| 90 75th Edition AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,015 lb | $90,500 |
| 110 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $90,900 |
| 110 X (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $90,900 |
| 110 75th Edition AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | $93,000 |
| 90 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | $107,900 |
| 90 Carpathian Edition AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | $115,000 |
| 90 X (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,015 lb | N/A |
| 90 SE (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 4,780 lb | N/A |
| 90 V8 (2023.5) AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | N/A |
| 110 SE (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,035 lb | N/A |
| 90 X-Dynamic SE (2023.5) AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 4,780 lb | N/A |
| 90 Carpathian Edition (2023.5) AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | N/A |
| 130 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $68,000 |
| 130 SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $78,300 |
| 130 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $81,400 |
| 130 First Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $84,700 |
| 130 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $99,900 |
| 110 Standard AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $53,400 |
| 110 AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $53,500 |
| 110 Standard (2023.5) AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $53,500 |
| 90 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,550 lb | $55,100 |
| 110 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $58,300 |
| 110 S (2023.5) AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $58,300 |
| 110 30th Anniversary Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,815 lb | $75,000 |
| 110 V8 (2023.5) AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 5,735 lb | $111,300 |
| 110 Carpathian Edition (2023.5) AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 5,735 lb | $118,400 |
| 90 S (2023.5) AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,550 lb | N/A |
| 90 SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb to 8,201 lb | 4,780 lb | $66,100 |
| 110 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb to 8,201 lb | 5,735 lb | $111,300 |
| 110 Carpathian Edition AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb to 8,201 lb | 5,735 lb | $118,400 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 8,200 lb to 8,201 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (this car) | 8,201 lb | 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD | $69,100 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $62,790 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 AWD | $52,400 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 4,630 lb | XC40 B5 Core AWD | N/A |
| BMW X4 | 4,400 lb | xDrive30i AWD | $54,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | $55,300 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 3,500 lb | 4x4 | $54,735 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree