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CarAdvice 2010 Defender – Review and Test Drive
By Paul Maric
Spotting the differences between the all new Land Rover Defender and the original produced back in 1948 are hard for some. But, there is method to the madness. Land Rover has focussed on the ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ cliché and maintained the same shape over the years, simply refining an already capable package.
The variation of 4WD tracks demonstrated the tremendous off-road ability of the Defender. With a staggering 314mm of ground clearance, stray rocks and obstacles are rarely a problem. The new Defender features a full-time 4WD system, with a low range gearbox and lockable differential.
Under the bonnet, a new 2.4-litre, four cylinder turbocharged diesel motor produces 90kW and 360Nm of torque – with over 300Nm of torque available from 1500RPM. Power is sent through a 6-speed manual gearbox. The clutch is a pretty heavy unit, so it requires plenty of foot work to transition through gears – making me cringe at the thought of peak hour traffic! Fuel consumption is rated at 11.0-litres/100km.
With improved heating and air-conditioning, the cabin can now be cooled in around half the time of the old system. A 14-litre stowage area is available inside the centre console, allowing the storage of the largest of items. Don’t worry about getting the cabin dirty either, as the entire floor can be hosed down after a dirty weekend away – so to speak.
| Models | RRP | ORC | Driveaway | ||
| 90 Wagon | 2.4 Diesel 6spd Manual | $45,590 | $5,332 | $50,922 | |
| 110 Wagon | $48,990 | $5,805 | $54,795 | ||
| 110 Crew Cab Pick Up | $48,990 | $5,805 | $54,795 | ||
| 110 Single Cab HCPU | $47,490 | $5,601 | $53,091 | ||
| 110 Single Cab Chassis | $45,990 | $5,408 | $51,398 | ||
| 110 Hard Top | $45,990 | $5,408 | $51,398 | ||
| 130 Crew Cab Chassis | 2.4 Diesel 6spd manual | $51,990 | $6,074 | $58,064 | |
| 130 Crew Cab HCPU | $53,490 | $6,171 | $59,661 | ||
| 130 Single Cab Chassis | $47,990 | $5,670 | $53,660 | ||
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| ORC Includes : 12 Months Licence, Dealer Delivery of $1995 and Stamp Duty. | |||||
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| 90/110 Wagon and Crew Cab Standard Features |
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| • Permanent 4WD with Locking Centre Diff |
• Cubby Box with cup holders |
| • Electronic Traction Control and ABS |
• Cloth seats |
| • Dual Range Transmission |
• "Boost" 16" Alloys |
| • Command Driving Position |
• Alarm and Immobiliser |
| • Low speed Anti Stall |
• Electric Front Windows |
| •EU4 Emission Compliant |
• In Dash radio / CD |
| • Air-conditioning | • Headlamp levelling |
| • Central Locking |
• Towing capacity |
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| 110 Station Wagon Additional Features | |
| • Alpine Lights |
•Heated rear window with wash wipe |
| • Folding rear step |
• Optional 7 seats all forward facing |
| 90 Optional Features | |
| • Glass Tilt Sunroof |
$200 |
| • Dual Finish Alloy Wheels |
$750 |
| • MTR Tyres | $400 |
| Single Cab and Hard Top Optional Features | |
| • Boost Pack |
$2,495 |
| ABS and Traction Control, Boost Alloy Wheels, Locking Wheel Nuts | |
| • Heavy Duty Pack |
$2,145 |
| Heavy Duty Suspension, Heavy Duty Steel Wheels, Strengthened Chassis | |
| 130 Standard Features | |
| • Heavy Duty Suspension |
• Cubby Box with Cup Holders |
| • Anti-Roll Bars front and rear |
• Cloth Seats |
| • Michelin XZL 750 Heavy Duty wheels and Tyres |
• Electric Front Windows |
| • Permanent 4WD with Locking Center Diff |
• Remote Central Locking |
| • Dual Range Transmission | • In Dash Radio/CD |
| • Command Driving Position | • EU4 Emission Compliant |
| • Low Speed Anti Stall | • Air Conditioning |
| • Payload up to 1380kgs | • Towing Capacity 3.5T |
| Factory Options | 90 |
110 | 130 | |
| • Metallic Paint | Y | Y | Y | $900 |
| • 3rd Row Seating | Y | - | $2,000 |
| Genuine Accessories |
90 |
110 | 130 | |
| • Checker plate kit side | Y | Y | Y | $1,055 |
| • Checker Plate Wing top | Y | Y | Y | $755 |
| • Front Mudflaps |
Y | Y | Y | $285 |
| • Rear Mudflaps | Y |
Y | - | $285 |
| • Front Lamp Guards |
Y | Y | Y | $580 |
| • Rear Lamp Guards | Y | Y | - | $580 |
| • Headlamp protectors | Y | Y | Y | $195 |
| • Rubber Floor Mat Set Front | Y | Y | Y | $195 |
| • Rubber Floor Mat Set Rear | - | Y | Y | $195 |
| • Rubber loadspace mat | Y | Y | - | $420 |
| • Waterproof seat covers (1st row) | Y | Y | Y | $445 |
| • Waterproof seat covers (2nd row) | Y | Y | Y | $545 |
| • Waterproof seat covers (3rd row) | - | Y | - | $545 |
| • Roof Rack Expedition Type (1600mm) | - | Y | - | $3,710 |
| • Roof Gutter Mount Cross Bars (Sportsbar) | Y | Y | - | $595 |
| • Side Steps/Runners | Y | Y | - | $1,695 |
| • Access Ladder for Roof Rack | Y | Y | - | $625 |
| • Rear Mounted Worklight (Flood) | Y | Y | - | $235 |
| • Raised Air Intake Snorkel | Y | Y | Y | $1,580 |
| • Undershield | Y | Y | Y | $1,425 |
| • A Frame Protection Bar | Y | Y | Y | $1,365 |
| • Tow Bar Complete with 7 pin socket | Y | Y | - | $986 |
| • Electric Cooler Bag | Y | Y | Y | $471 |
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