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Land Rover Defender Estate 5.0 P525 V8 90 3dr Auto

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	SUPERCHARGER
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	5000
Trim	90
Price	£111,105
Engine Power - BHP	525
Acceleration	5.2
Top Speed	149 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	19.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	320
Length	4583 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1969 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2471 kg

Driver Convenience

1 x USB-C (power only) & 1 x USB-C (power & data) in Row 1, 2 x USB-C in Row 2
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
Blind spot assist
Bluetooth system
Brake pad wear indicator
Clear exit monitor
Connected navigation pro
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Garage door opener (Homelink)
Head up Display
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
Wireless device charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic transmission
Adaptive dynamics
All terrain progress control
All wheel drive system
Configurable Terrain Response
Electronic active differential with brake torque vectoring
Electronic air suspension
Terrain Response 2 with dynamic program
Twin speed transfer box

Entertainment

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Meridian 700w surround sound audio system with 15 speakers
Pivi pro connected

Exterior Features

Advanced tow assist
Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic headlights
Black exposed rear recovery eyes
Centre high mounted stop light
ClearSight interior rear view mirror
Darkened LED tail lights
Electric heated/power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side
Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti-trap
Electrically deployable towbar
Follow me home lighting
Front fog lights
Headlamp power wash
Heated rear window with timer
Heated washer jets
Heated windscreen
Illuminated metal treadplates with V8 branding
Less roof rack or roof rails
Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
Panoramic rear side glass
Privacy glass
Puddle lights
Quad outboard mounted exhaust pipes
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper
Side hinged tailgate
Sliding panoramic roof
Solar attenuating windscreen
Trailer stability assist
V8 badge

Interior Features

12V power socket in loadspace
14 way heated and cooled electric driver memory front seats with 4 way manual winged headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 fixed heated rear seats with centre armrest
40:20:40 folding, heated rear seats with centre armrest
Air quality sensor
Alpine lights
Bright metal pedals
Cabin Air Purification plus
Configurable cabin lighting
Domestic plug socket
Durable rubber cabin flooring
Durable rubber loadspace flooring
Electric cabin pre conditioning
Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column
Electrically adjustable steering column
Flat load space floor tray
Footwell lights
Front centre console refrigerator compartment
Front head restraints
Heated steering wheel
Loadspace cover
Loadspace Hook
Multifunction steering wheel
Overhead stowage for sunglasses
Rear headrests
Rear ISOFIX
Rear reading lights
Satin chrome gearshift paddles
Signature interior upgrade
Single front passenger seat
Soft close tail door
Standard seat configuration
Storage glovebox
Suedecloth steering wheel
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three zone climate control
Twin front cupholders
Twin front cupholders with cover

Packs

Non-smoker package
Online pack with data plan - Defender

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS
Black brake calipers
Brake hold function
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Cross car beam in metallic grey powder coat brushed finish
Customer configurable autolock
Driver and passenger airbags
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
Secure tracker pro
Spare wheel lock

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	320
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	329
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	320

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	5000
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	92.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	93
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	19.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	19.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	20.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
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	12
Service Interval Mileage	16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.2
Engine Power - BHP	525
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	625
Engine Torque - RPM	2500
Top Speed	149 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/45 R22
Tyre Size Rear	275/45 R22
Tyre Size Spare	FULL SIZE
Wheel Style	5 SPOKE STYLE 5098
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1969 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	3040 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1263 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	297 l
Max. Loading Weight	569 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2471 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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