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Land Rover Defender Estate 3.0 D250 HSE 90 3dr Auto [6 Seat]

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2996
Trim	HSE 90 [6 Seat]
Price	£63,290
Engine Power - BHP	249
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	220
Length	4583 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1974 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2234 kg

Driver Convenience

11.4" touchscreen
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
Connected navigation pro
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Interactive driver display
Lane keep assist
Less CE Device Charging
Push button start
Rear collision monitor
Rear traffic monitor
Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter
Trip computer
Wade Sensing

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic transmission
All wheel drive system
Twin speed transfer box

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
Panoramic rear side glass
Puddle lights
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper
Side hinged tailgate
Standard treadplates
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power socket in loadspace
14 way heated and cooled electric front seats with driver memory and 4 way manual headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Alpine lights
Configurable cabin lighting
Durable rubber cabin flooring
Durable rubber loadspace flooring
Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column
Extended leather upgrade
Footwell lights
Heated steering wheel
LESS Wireless charger
Loadspace Hook
Manual Tip & Slide front passenger seat
Multifunction steering wheel
Overhead stowage for sunglasses
Premium cabin lighting
Rear headrests
Rear ISOFIX
Rear reading lights
Removable Loadspace storage tray
Row 2 seats with forward folding seat base
Storage glovebox
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Two front passenger seat

Packs

Online pack with data plan - Defender

Passive Safety

6 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS
Brake hold function
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Customer configurable autolock
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Emergency brake assist
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
Locking wheel nuts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	220
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	232
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	216

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2996
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	31.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	34.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
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)	8
Engine Power - BHP	249
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	570
Engine Torque - RPM	1250
Top Speed	117 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/60 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/60 R20
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)	89
Gross Vehicle Weight	3050 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1263 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Max. Loading Weight	816 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2234 kg
No. of Seats	6
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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