2024 Defender Towing Capacity & Features

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 (855) 552-1292 if you have any questions.