The Land Rover Defender returns in 2022 with new available V8 engine, new colors, technology and luxurious special editions. Available with two or four doors, the new 2022 Land Rover Defender gets even more capable and comfortable for the 2022 model year. Let’s see what is new for 2022 in MotorTrend’s 2021 SUV of Year!
New V-8 Engine
The supremely capable new Land Rover Defender now comes with an even more powerful 5.0L V8 engine that pumps out 518 horsepower with 461 lb-ft of torque. The new V8 engine is standard on the 2022 Defender 90 and 110 V8 and the stylish new 2022 Defender 90 and 110 V8 Carpathian Edition. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 296 horsepower and powers the Defender 90/110 and 90/110 S models. Upgrade to the new Defender X-Dynamic S, X-Dynamic SE, X-Dynamic HSE or new Defender X to get a 3.0L inline-6 with 395 horsepower. AWD is standard on all new Land Rover Defender models.
King of the Off-Road
The new Land Rover Defender gets up to 11.5 inches of ground clearance and can wade through up to 35 inches of water, beating out competitors like the Jeep Wrangler. Unibody construction, locking differentials, independent suspension, and available air springs allow you to navigate any terrain, from the rocky and wet to impressively smooth sailing on paved roads. Just because the new Defender is built for off-roading, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a luxurious ride during your daily commute.
18-inch wheels come standard on the new 2022 Defender but go up to 22 inches on the new Land Rover Defender V8. Use available Terrain Response® 2, Configurable Terrain Response®, All-Terrain Process Control, and Advanced Tow Assist to tackle any terrain like an expert.
Land Rover Luxury
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Land Rover without plenty of premium comfort features and advanced technology. Inside the new 2022 Land Rover Defender, enjoy standard 8-way power and heated front seats, wireless charging pad with signal booster, auto-dimming rearview mirror, HD radio with SiriusXM®. Also new for 2022, Pivi Pro now comes standard. Featuring Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, over-the-air updates and a super fast connection, Pivi Pro feels more like using your smartphone than a cumbersome infotainment system.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender includes a host of standard driver-assist and safety features, including:
- 3D surround camera with ClearSight ground view
- LED headlights
- Driver condition monitor
- Wade sensing
- 360° parking aid
- Lane Keep Assist
- Traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter
- Cruise control and speed limiter
- Clear exit monitor
And these are just the standard features! Upgrade your new Land Rover Defender to get even more premium features and added capability:
2022 Land Rover Defender S – 90 or 110
- 19” wheels
- Leather steering wheel and gearshift
- Click-and-Go base unit (for attaching a hanger, tablet stand, table & more)
- Interactive Driver Display
- 11-speaker Meridian™ sound system
2022 Land Rover Defender SE – 110 only
- 20” wheels
- Premium LED headlights
- 14-speaker Meridian™ surround sound system
- Rear Traffic Monitor
- Leather & woven textile front seats with 12-way adjustment & memory
2022 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic S – 90 only
- 10” touchscreen with Pivi Pro
- Grained leather and Robustec Ribbon accent seats
- Smartphone Pack
- Online Pack with Data Plan
2022 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic SE – 90 or 110
- 12-way power front seats with memory
- 14-speaker Meridian™ surround sound system
- 20” wheels
- Unique interior colors and accents
2022 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic HSE – 90 or 110
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Windsor leather upholstery
- 14-way Windsor leather heated & ventilated memory front seats
- Adaptive Cruise Control
2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition – 110 only
- Panoramic sunroof
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Ebony Windsor leather 14-way heated & cooled front seats
- Distinctive interior & exterior colors and features
2022 Land Rover Defender X
- Black contrast roof and hood
- Orange brake calipers
- Walnut veneer interior
- ClearSight rearview mirror
- Head-Up Display
2022 Land Rover Defender V8
- Premium LED headlights & front fog lights
- 22” wheels
- Three-zone climate control
- Cabin air ionization with PM 2.5 filter & air quality sensor
- Heated suede steering wheel
- Interactive Driver Display
- 14-way heated & cooled Windsor Leather, Dinamica® Suede and Robustec seats with memory
2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian Edition
- Exclusive Carpathian grey exterior paint with satin protective film
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Activity key
- Stolen vehicle locator
- Exclusive interior & exterior badging, colors and trimming
- Many of the premium capability features mentioned above
Visit Cole European in Walnut Creek, California, to test drive the new 2022 Land Rover Defender and learn more about the incredible capability of the new Defender, explore the different trim levels and options, and consider an accessory pack. Land Rover currently offers four Defender accessory packs – Explorer, Adventure, Country, Urban – that add functional or stylish extras. From roof racks and an exterior side-mounted carrier to hood decals, bright metal pedals or even a portable rinse system, you can tailor your new Defender to suit your type of adventure.
Once you get behind the wheel of a capable, comfortable new Land Rover Defender, you can’t help but explore way off the beaten track. Shop our current selection of 2022 Land Rover Defender models online, then stop by Cole European in Walnut Creek, CA, to experience the legendary 4×4 firsthand!