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

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2996
Trim	XS Edition 90[6]
Price	£59,965
Engine Power - BHP	250
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
Length	4583 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1974 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	2251 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
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
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Interactive driver display
Lane keep assist
Push button start
Rear traffic monitor
Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter
Trip computer
Wade Sensing

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive dynamics
Electronic air suspension

Entertainment

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Meridian 400w sound audio system with 11 speakers and subwoofer
Pivi pro connected

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic headlights
Body coloured roof
Centre high mounted stop light
ClearSight interior rear view mirror
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
Illuminated metal treadplates with brand name script
LED tail lights
Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
Privacy glass
Puddle lights
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper
Sliding panoramic roof
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12 way heated and cooled electric memory front seats with 2 way manual headrests
12V power socket in loadspace
3 individual front seats with centre jump seat and folding front centre armrest
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 fixed rear seats with centre armrest
Cabin lighting
Carpet mats
Durable rubber cabin flooring
Durable rubber loadspace flooring
Electric cabin pre conditioning
Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column
Footwell lights
Front centre console refrigerator compartment
Grained Leather upholstery
Heated steering wheel
Leather gearshift
Leather wrapped steering wheel with PU DAB
Light oyster morzine headlining
Loadspace Hook
Multifunction steering wheel
Overhead stowage for sunglasses
Rear headrests
Rear ISOFIX
Rear reading lights
Storage glovebox
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Two front passenger seat

Packs

Core exterior pack - Defender
Non-smoker package
Online pack with data plan - Defender
XS Edition exterior pack - Defender

Passive Safety

6 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS
Brake hold function
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Cross car beam in light grey powder coat finish
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	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	244
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	227

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	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	32.5

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	42E
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	250
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 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)	85
Gross Vehicle Weight	3050 kg
Max. Loading Weight	799 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2251 kg
No. of Seats	6
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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