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Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

2024 Land Rover Defender

The Defender is a rugged and refined Land Rover SUV that can deliver strong performance on and off the road. How much can a Defender tow? The Defender towing capacity is 7,716 to 8,201 pounds depending on which configuration you choose. Learn more in this Defender towing guide from Land Rover Monmouth, then visit our dealership in Eatontown to take an exciting new Defender out for a test drive today! 

How Much Can a Defender Tow?

The 2024 Defender continues to build on the storied history of this superior all-terrain Land Rover SUV. Whether cruising the streets of Rumson or tackling the toughest trails outside of Colts Neck, you’ll enjoy dynamic performance capabilities that will serve you well wherever you drive. How much can a Defender tow? The 2024 Defender towing capacity you can expect will differ depending on which one of the five available engines your model is equipped with. Check out the Defender towing capacity and output for each engine below:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
  • Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P300 I6 Gas MHEV Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound 
  • Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds 
  • Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P500 V8 Gas Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds
  • Generates 493 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P525 V8 Gas Engine

  • Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds
  • Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

Defender Towing Features

The 2024 Defender towing is further enhanced by performance features that help to ensure you enjoy a safe and successful towing experience on Red Bank roads and beyond. Just take a look at some of the Defender towing and performance features you can look forward to: 

  • Advanced Tow Assist – Adjusts counter-steering and displays trailer direction while reversing.
  • Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Helps you to tow up steep inclines and keep your vehicle from rolling backward.
  • All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control – Automatically adjusts to wet, slippery, and uneven terrain to maintain traction.
  • Twin-Speed Transmission – Offers improved control on and off the road.
  • Configurable Terrain Response – This class-exclusive feature allows you to customize powertrain, steering differentials, and traction control settings.
  • Terrain Response 2 – Automatic Mode adapts the terrain program to current driving conditions.
  • Electronic Active Differential – Regulates power distribution to all four wheels to enhance traction and control.
  • ClearSight Ground View – Cameras stream a real time ground view to your central screen to help you avoid any obstacles while off-roading.
  • All-Terrain Progress Control – Regulates vehicle speed for optimum performance in challenging off-road conditions.

Get Behind the Wheel of a New Defender at Land Rover Monmouth

The friendly and knowledgeable sales associates at Land Rover Monmouth in Eatontown are standing by to fill you in on the Defender towing capacity, performance features, and more. Meanwhile, make sure to explore our new vehicle specials and current Defender lease offers to see how much you can save on this exceptional Land Rover SUV. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a test drive, please contact us online or give us a call at (877) 672-8810.                                                                                    

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