2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Ready to trade in your older vehicle for something sporty, stylish, and new? The 2023 Land Rover Defender has that and more. Wondering what you can tow around North Canton or on your family vacation? How much can a Land Rover Defender tow? With the proper equipment, this rugged, luxury SUV can tow up to a whopping 8,201 pounds, depending on the trim you choose. You’ll also need to know about its towing features.

Read on to learn more from Land Rover Akron. Then browse our inventory to discover a new Land Rover Defender to enhance your Massillon and offroading adventures.

How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

The Land Rover Defender towing capacity is enough to tow a cargo trailer, small camper, or small boat. Standard features include Advanced Tow Assist and Configurable Terrain Response provide added stability and control, which will come in handy when towing on difficult terrain or going uphill.

See how the Land Rover Defender towing capacity varies by engine type:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds on two-door Defender 90, 8,201 pounds on higher trims.
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender base trim

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds (available 8,201-pound towing capacity for Defender 110 or 130)
• Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender X through Dynamic S

5.0L P525 V8 Gasoline Engine

• Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds
• Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender V8 and Defender V8 Carpathian Edition

Land Rover Defender Towing Features

In addition to the excellent towing capacity, the 2023 Land Rover Defender has additional towing features to make your towing experience easier:

• Advanced Tow Assist – Modifies counter-steering and displays trailer direction while driving in reverse
• Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Allows you to tow uphill easier and prevents your vehicle from rolling backward
• All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control – Helps maintain traction on slippery and difficult terrain in and around Green
• Twin-Speed Transmission – Helps improve control when off-roading
• Configurable Terrain Response – Class-exclusive features give you the ability to customize powertrain, traction control settings, and steering differentials
• Terrain Response 2 – Automatically matches the terrain program to current driving conditions
• Electronic Active Differential – Regulates torque distributed to all wheels in order to increase traction
• ClearSight Ground View – Footage from the camera helps you to avoid any obstacles during off-roading circumstances
• All-Terrain Progress Control – Adjusts your speed to allow you to get through tough terrain

Get Your Land Rover Defender Towing Ready in Akron!

Already own a Land Rover Defender? Want to get a towing upgrade? We can install the towing parts you need. Schedule an appointment to have the towing parts professionally installed.

If you have more questions about the 2023 Land Rover towing capacity, contact us or call 234-206-2525 for more information. We’re happy to help in any way we can!