Who the Land Rover Defender 110 is best for
Buyers who want serious, genuinely usable off-road capability without giving up refinement, and who will use the wading depth.
Land Rover Defender 110 specs & capability at a glance
| Starting price (SRP) | $65,000 (~₱3,970,000) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L turbo + supercharged mild-hybrid petrol I6 (P400) |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Power | 395 hp (295 kW) — P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-six (395 hp / 550 Nm). Diesel and P300 four-cylinder options make less; the V8 makes more. |
| Torque | 550 Nm |
| 4WD system | Full-time 4WD with twin-speed transfer case (high/low range) |
| Low range | Yes |
| Diff locks | Locking centre diff + active locking rear diff |
| Ground clearance | 291 mm |
| Approach / departure / breakover | 38° / 40° / 28° |
| Wading depth | 900 mm |
| Towing (braked) | 3,500 kg |
| Body | Full-size SUV (7-seat) |
| Seats | 7 |
| Sold in | UK, EU, US, AU, ZA, Middle East, global |
Capability figures are the manufacturer’s quoted 4x4 figures for a named trim; power, price and angles vary by trim, market and options. Conversions are approximate at ≈₱61 = US$1 (mid-2026); exchange rates move, so treat the converted figures as ballpark. Clearance 291 mm and wading 900 mm are with air suspension at off-road height; fixed-height and lower trims differ. Towing shown as the widely-quoted 3,500 kg braked figure — US material quotes up to 8,201 lb (~3,720 kg) when properly equipped. Price is the US starting MSRP for the Defender 110 S; PH SRP not verified.
Pros
- Deepest quoted wading depth in this comparison at 900 mm
- Highest ground clearance here (291 mm) thanks to adjustable air suspension
- Locking centre and rear differentials plus a twin-speed transfer case
- Far more comfortable on-road than a ladder-frame rival
Cons
- Expensive to buy and to keep running
- Air suspension and complex electronics are more to go wrong long-term
- Monocoque construction divides traditional 4x4 buyers
- Thirsty, especially the six-cylinder petrol
Key off-road features
- Adjustable air suspension (raises for off-road)
- Terrain Response with configurable modes and Wade programme
- 900 mm wading depth with a wade-sensing display
- Twin-speed transfer case; locking centre + rear differentials
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Land Rover Defender 110 FAQ
How deep can a Land Rover Defender wade?
Land Rover quotes 900 mm for the Defender 110 — the deepest figure of any 4x4 in our comparison, ahead of the Ford Ranger Raptor at 850 mm. It also offers a wade-sensing display that shows water depth as you cross. As with any quoted figure, that is a controlled-conditions maximum, not a promise in moving floodwater.
Is the Defender a real off-roader or a luxury SUV?
Both, genuinely. It uses a monocoque rather than a ladder frame, which purists dislike, but it pairs 291 mm of clearance and 900 mm of wading with a twin-speed transfer case and locking centre and rear differentials. On paper it out-specs most ladder-frame rivals; the trade-off is cost and complexity rather than capability.
Does the Defender 110 seat seven?
Yes — the 110 is offered in a three-row layout seating up to seven, unlike the shorter two-door 90. The third row is best suited to children or shorter journeys, as in most vehicles of this size.
Sources
- Land Rover USA — Defender 110 models & specifications
- Land Rover Media — New Defender capability (clearance, wading, angles)
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