Land Rover South Africa has expanded its Defender portfolio to include a more powerful diesel derivative. Here’s what you can expect, including pricing and spec, from the D350 model. See pricing below…
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Replacing the D300 engine option in Land Rover’s local Defender line-up, the D350 variants employ a new 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel powertrain. The twin-turbocharged oil-burner churns out a healthy 257 kW and 700 N.m of torque (increases of 36 kW and 50 N.m over the D300), available from 4 000 and just 1 500 r/min, respectively. Drive is sent to all four corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
According to the South African arm of the British brand, the additional power and twisting force provided by the D350 unit allow for a more engaging and effortless driving experience, whether on-road or off the beaten track. The company also mentioned that, thanks to these outputs, the overtaking and towing capabilities of the Defender have been improved.
Land Rover claims 0-100 km/h sprint times of 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8 seconds for the 90, 110 and 130 D350 models, respectively. The top speed is rated at 191 km/h, though specifying 22-inch wheels lifts this figure to 209 km/h. Claimed average fuel consumption are 8.3 (90), 8.5 (110) and 8.7 L/100 km (130).
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Land Rover Defender D350 Price in SA
The 90, 110 and 130 D350 model ranges are priced from R1 870 700, R1 904 600 and R2 029 100, respectively. A five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and warranty spanning the same duration and distance are included in the package.
- 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R1 870 700
- 90 D350 X — R2 108 600
- 110 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R1 904 600
- 110 D350 Sedona Edition — R 2060 300
- 110 D350 X — R2 179 900
- 130 D350 Outbound — R2 029 100
- 130 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R2 062 200
- 130 D350 X — R2 327 700
