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Land Rover Defender Estate 2.0 P300 HSE 90 3dr Auto

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1997
Trim	HSE 90
Price	£58,565
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	7.1
Top Speed	119 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	265
Length	4583 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1974 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2065 kg

Driver Convenience

360 degree parking aid
3D Surround Camera with 360 View, 180 Rear View, Front Traffic Detection, Forward Vehicle Guidance, Tow Hitch Assist and clear sight Ground View
Adaptive cruise control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Assisted tailgate with soft close
Blind spot assist
Bluetooth system
Brake pad wear indicator
Clear exit monitor
Click and go integrated base unit
Connected navigation pro
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Interactive driver display
Lane keep assist
Push button start
Rear collision monitor
Rear traffic monitor
Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter
Trip computer
Wade Sensing

Entertainment

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Pivi pro connected

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic headlights
Centre high mounted stop light
Electric heated/power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side
Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti-trap
Follow me home lighting
Front fog lights
Heated rear window with timer
Heated windscreen
LED tail lights
Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
Puddle lights
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper
Standard treadplates
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power socket in loadspace
14 way heated and cooled electric adjustable memory front seats with 4 way manual headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Cabin lighting
Carpet mats
Durable rubber cabin flooring
Durable rubber loadspace flooring
Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column
Extended leather upgrade
Footwell lights
Heated steering wheel
Leather gearshift
Leather steering wheel
Loadspace cover
Loadspace Hook
Multifunction steering wheel
Overhead stowage for sunglasses
Rear headrests
Rear ISOFIX
Rear reading lights
Single front passenger seat
Storage glovebox
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Twin front cupholders with cover
Windsor leather upholstery

Packs

Online pack with data plan - Defender

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS
Brake hold function
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Customer configurable autolock
Driver and passenger airbags
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Emergency braking
ESP + traction control
Front airbags with passenger seat occupant detector
HDC - Hill descent control
Hill launch assist
Low traction launch
Remote for (e-Call,Optimised assistance call,InControl app,Climate,beep and flash and door)
RSC - Roll stability control
Seat belt reminder
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)

Security

Alarm
Immobiliser
Intrusion sensor
Keyless entry and go
Locking wheel nuts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	265
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	280
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	265
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	293
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	268
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	220
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	338
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	319
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	243

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1997
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	21.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	23.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	26.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	19
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	20.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	24.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	26.4

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	21000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.1
Engine Power - BHP	300
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	119 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	FULL SIZE
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE STYLE 5098
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1974 mm
Length	4583 mm
Wheelbase	2587 mm
Width	2008 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2105 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	2910 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1263 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Max. Loading Weight	845 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2065 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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