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2025 Defender Towing Capacity

2025 Defender

If you are looking for a luxurious yet powerful vehicle to drive around Stamford, chances are that you have considered the 2025 Defender. As stately, elegant, and distinguished as it is, the exterior of the Defender makes a statement anywhere it goes. But, a practical driver such as yourself probably focuses on performance, such as the Defender towing capacity and the engine specs that enable it. So in this overview, we’ll focus on performance, and answer the question “How much can a Defender tow?”



2025 Defender Engine Specs: Defender Towing Capacity

So, how much can a Defender tow? In short, it depends on which trim you choose, since the 2025 Defender trims are each equipped with one of four engines that vary in performance. We have listed each available engine option along with basic engine specifications and towing capacities below. Please review them and consider contacting our parts and service department if you have any questions for our skilled technicians and knowledgeable representatives:

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged gas engine (P300 Gas)

Available on: Defender 90 S, Defender 110 S, Defender 130 S

  • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 295 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,500 rpm
  • Maximum towing capacity: 7,716 pounds

3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged gas MHEV (P400 Gas Mild Hybrid)

Available on: Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 S, Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 110 X, Defender 130 S, Dynamic 130 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 X, Defender 130 Outbound

  • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm
  • Torque: 406 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-5,000 rpm
  • Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds

5.0L V8 supercharged gas engine (P500 Gas Mild Hybrid)

Available on: Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, Defender 130 V8

  • Horsepower: 493 hp
  • Torque: 450 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,000 rpm
  • Maximum towing capacity: 8,200 pounds

5.0L V8 supercharged gas engine (P525 Gas)

Available on: Defender 90 V8, Defender 110 V8

  • Horsepower: 518 hp @ 6,500 rpm
  • Torque: 461 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-5,500 rpm
  • Maximum towing capacity: 8,201 pounds

If you would like to inquire about our new vehicle specials and financing options or would like a tour of our inventory, contact us. We would gladly assist you and answer any questions you may have.

2025 Defender Towing Capacity: Towing Packages

To assist in maximizing the Defender towing capacity, you can purchase an additional Towing Package. There are two variants of the Towing Pack. One is available across trims and body styles, and the other is only available for the Defender X trim with the 110 and 130 body styles. Please review them below, and consider how they’ll assist you when you tow a trailer through Norwalk:

Defender 90, 110, 130

Towing Pack

  • All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC)
  • Terrain Response 2
  • Configurable Terrain Response
  • Advanced Tow Assist
  • Tow hitch receiver

Defender 110, 130

Towing Pack

  • Advanced Tow Assist
  • Tow hitch receiver

If you have questions about the price of either Towing Package or wish to know how they assist in reaching the Defender towing capacity on a given trim, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to help you.

Explore the 2025 Defender With Land Rover Darien

Thank you for reading. We hope we have successfully answered the question “How much can the Defender tow?” in this overview. Now that you have a good idea of what the 2025 Defender towing capacity is, visit our dealership in Darien to pick out and test-drive a new Defender to see if it is the one you want to drive back home to Wilton. Take care, and we hope to see you soon.

2024 Land Rover Defender 130 driving on road
 

Interested in an all-terrain SUV that can tow a midsize camper or boat on your next getaway outside of Stamford? If so, you’ll want to check out the new Defender for sale at Land Rover Darien. How much can a Defender tow? The Defender towing capacity can reach from 7,716 to 8,201 pounds depending on which configuration you choose. Learn more about the 2024 Defender towing capacity and features, then visit our showroom in Darien to take this rugged and refined Land Rover SUV out for a test drive today! 



How Much Can a Defender Tow?

The Defender has an impressive history of providing superior off-road performance, but how much can a Defender tow? As noted above, the 2024 Defender towing capacity you can expect will differ depending on which one of the five available engines your model is equipped with. Review the Defender towing capacity and output for each engine to see which will best suit your Norwalk-area towing needs:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

  • Max Towing Capacity: 7,716-pound
  • Horsepower/Torque: 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P300 I6 Gas MHEV Engine

  • Max Towing Capacity: 7,716-pound 
  • Horsepower/Torque: 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

  • Max Towing Capacity: 8,201 pounds 
  • Horsepower/Torque: 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P500 V8 Gas Engine

  • Max Towing Capacity: 8,201 pounds
  • Horsepower/Torque: 493 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P525 V8 Gas Engine

  • Max Towing Capacity: 7,716 pounds
  • Horsepower/Torque: 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

2024 Defender Towing Features

The 2024 Defender towing capacity adds another level of versatility to this capable Land Rover SUV. To help you enjoy a safe and successful towing experience on Wilton roads and beyond, the Defender offers the following standard and available performance features: 

  • Advanced Tow Assist – Allows drivers to reverse a trailer using the rotary controller on the center console to guide the vehicle.
  • Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Helps you to tow up the steepest inclines and will 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 – A class-exclusive feature that 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 – Provides a virtual view of the road directly in front of your front bumper and tires to help you avoid any obstacles while off-roading.
  • All-Terrain Progress Control – Regulates vehicle speed for optimum performance in challenging off-road conditions.

Test Drive the Defender at Land Rover Darien

Are you ready to experience all that the new Defender has to offer? Contact us to schedule a test drive in Darien today! Just make sure to explore our current Defender lease and finance offers to get the best deal possible on your new Land Rover SUV. Feel free to give us a call at (203) 997-0569 if you have any questions.

2023 Land Rover Defender 90 X-Dynamic
 
Did you know that the maximum Land Rover Defender towing capacity is a massive 8,201 pounds? That’s good news for Darien drivers who like to tow the boat or camper out on the weekends. We’ll talk about the trailering capabilities of this remarkable SUV below, and list out the Defender 110 towing capacity and the Defender 130 towing capacity. Of course, to fully optimize the towing capacity of this vehicle, you’ll need the proper equipment, like the Land Rover tow hitch receiver. So, we’ll talk about the available towing accessories as well.



2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

How does the Defender 110 towing capacity compare to the Defender 130 towing capacity? If you opt for the 3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV engine on either model, you can get a capacity of up to 8,200 pounds. Here are the performance specs:

2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity by Model

  • Defender 90 towing capacity – Up to 7,716 pounds
  • Defender 110 towing capacity – Up to 8,200 pounds
  • Defender 130 towing capacity – Up to 8,200 pounds

What the Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Can Handle

There isn’t much you can’t tow along our Stamford by way of recreational toys with the impressive towing capacity of the Land Rover Defender. Here are just some of the things you can tow:

What You Can Tow with the 2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

  • Single-axle camper
  • Bass boat
  • Small Sailboat
  • Medium Sailboat
  • ATVs
  • Motorcycles
  • Jet skis

Other 2023 Land Rover Defender Performance Specs

The Land Rover Defender towing capacity isn’t the only impressive thing about this SUV. It can also crank out an exceptional amount of horsepower and torque. Here are the engine specs:

Engine Specs – 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 (with 5.0L P525 V8 engine)

  • Maximum power (hp/rpm) – 518 / 6,000 – 6,500
  • Maximum torque (lb-ft/rpm) – 625 / 2,500 – 5,500

2023 Land Rover Defender Tow Hitch and Other Accessories

Experienced Norwalk drivers know how important the right features and accessories are to towing effectively. Here are some of the towing accessories you can order at the time of purchase or buy from our parts center:

  • Towing Electrics Adaptor
  • Electrically Deployable Tow Bar Kit
  • Tow Strap
  • Trailer Lighting Board – RHD
  • Detachable Tow Bar Kit
  • Multi-Height Tow Bar Kit
  • Land Rover Defender Tow Hitch Receiver

Check Out the New Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Darien

What will you hitch to the back of your Land Rover Defender? Why not come down and take a test drive? We’d love to put you behind the wheel of a Defender of your own. Just be sure to check out our Land Rover Defender lease offers. In the meantime, you can learn even more about this SUV by reading about its impressive dimensions. We’re just down the road from Wilton. So drop by or contact us today!

Land Rover Defender towing a trailer
 
How much can a Land Rover Defender tow? This amazing SUV is much more than a nice-looking vehicle that would look great in any Darien driveway. The maximum 2022 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is a massive 8,201 pounds when properly equipped. That’s more than double the capacity you’d have with a competing Jeep Wrangler, so don’t wait to take a closer look at this model’s engine specs and capabilities.



How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

So, how much can a Land Rover Defender tow, exactly? That depends on which engine and version of the Defender you opt for. But you can count on being able to tow well over 7,000 pounds regardless of the version you choose:

  • Defender with 2.0L P300 i4 GAS: Up to 7,716 pounds (Defender 90 or 110)
  • Defender with 3.0L P400 i6 MHEV: Up to 7,716 pounds (Defender 90) or 8,201 pounds (Defender 110)
  • Defender with 5.0L P525 V8 GAS: Up to 7,716 pounds (Defender 90 or 110)

Review our guide to the Defender trim levels to get a better sense of which model is right for you.

2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity: What You Can Tow?

If you play hard on the weekend and like to bring your boat or camper to the lake like a lot of our Stamford customers, the Defender is the SUV for you. Here are just some of the things you can tow:

What You Can Tow with the Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity?

  • Single-axle camper
  • Bass boat
  • Small Sailboat
  • Medium Sailboat
  • ATVs
  • Motorcycles
  • Jet skis

2022 Land Rover Defender Horsepower and Torque

What accounts for the impressive Land Rover Defender towing capacity? That would be the equally impressive Land Rover Defender horsepower and torque ratings. Here are the engine specs you need to know:

Engine Specs – 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 (with 2.0L P300 i4 engine)

  • Maximum power – 296 hp
  • Maximum torque – 295 lb-ft

Engine Specs – 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 (with 3.0L P400 i6 MHEV)

  • Maximum power – 395 hp
  • Maximum torque – 406 lb-ft

Engine Specs – 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 (with 5.0L P525 V8 engine)

  • Maximum power – 518 hp
  • Maximum torque – 625 lb-ft

2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Accessories

Sure, the Land Rover Defender towing capacity is impressive. But if you want to make full use of its capabilities, you’ll need to equip the right accessories. Here are some of the towing accessories you can buy from our parts center:

  • Towing Electrics Adaptor
  • Electrically Deployable Tow Bar Kit
  • Tow Strap
  • Trailer Lighting Board – RHD
  • Detachable Tow Bar Kit
  • Multi-Height Tow Bar Kit

Check Out the New Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Darien of Darien

Drop by Land Rover Darien to find out how easy it can be to get your next vehicle. We’re just down the road from Wilton or Norwalk, so drop by or contact us today!

2020 land rover defender towing
 

Even if you’ve already fallen in love with the new Land Rover Defender SUV’s striking looks and impressive capabilities, you’ll still need to determine if it’s the right tool for every job. Although the Defender offers impressive cargo space and payload capacities, the 2020 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is what gives this model such a clear edge over rivals! With the right equipment, you’ll tow up to 8,201 pounds.

How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

We’ve already given you the maximum Land Rover Defender towing capacity, but how much can a Land Rover Defender tow in your preferred configuration? Here’s what you should keep in mind:

  • The two-door Land Rover Defender 90 is currently only available in its First Edition configuration. With its standard P400 i6, it tows up to 8,201 pounds.

Switch things up with the four-door Defender 110, and you’ll have more options:

  • The Defender 110 base model comes with the P300 i4 and offers a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds. The same is true of the next step up in the lineup, the Defender S.
  • Upgrade with the P400 i6 engine to access the Defender SE and Defender HSE trim levels. These models can both tow up to 8,201 pounds.
  • The Defender 110 First Edition and the Defender 110 X both offer the same capacity.

Land Rover Defender Engines

Five-hundred extra pounds of available towing capacity can make a big difference on your Stamford and Norwalk adventures, but for many drivers, either engine could perform as desired. If that’s true for you, you’ll want to take a closer look at each engine:

P300 i4 (Standard on Base and S Trim Levels)

  • 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
  • Paired with an automatic transmission
  • 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway
  • Top speed of 119 mph, 0-60 in 7.7 seconds

P400 i6 (Standard on SE, HSE, First Edition, and X Trim Levels)

  • 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
  • Paired with an automatic transmission
  • 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway
  • Top speed of 119 mph, or 129 mph with 22-inch wheels, 0-60 in 5.8 seconds

Towing and Stability Features in Your Defender

Even the base-model Land Rover Defender 110 delivers a 3D Surround Camera, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keep Assist, automatic Emergency Braking, a two-speed transfer case, Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics, and even off-road features like Terrain Response® and Wade Sensing!

As you move down the line, you’ll encounter even more features that can help you conquer life’s challenges, including:

  • 19 and 20-inch wheel upgrades
  • Configurable Terrain Response®
  • Terrain Response® 2
  • An Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking
  • All-Terrain Progress Control
  • A Head-Up Display
  • A Clear Exit Monitor and a Rear Traffic Monitor
  • LED headlights with Auto High Beam Assist

Check out our preview of the Defender interior to learn more about what it’s offering. 

Experience the Power of the Defender for Yourself!

We might not be able to hook up a trailer for your test drive, but we still can’t wait for you to take the new Land Rover Defender for a spin! Find out how to shop and buy online or start exploring our new vehicle specials today. No matter which model you end up in, we know you’ll love how this model handles the roads of Darien and Wilton.


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