Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity (2020 - 2023)

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Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Overview

The Land Rover Defender towing capacity ranges between 7,716 lbs. and 8,201 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2023 Land Rover Defender has a minimum towing capacity of 7,716 lbs, while the 2023 Land Rover Defender has a maximum towing capacity of 8,201 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Land Rover Defender.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Land Rover Defender.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Land Rover Defender Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
2023Base 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
2023Carpathian Edition 1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
2023Carpathian Edition 908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
2023S 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
2023S 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 347 ft/lbs
2023S 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
2022Base 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
2022Base 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
2022Carpathian Edition 1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
2022Carpathian Edition 908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
2022S 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
2022S 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
2021907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
202190 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
202190 S7,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
202190 X8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
202190 XDynamic S8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
20201107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
2020110 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
202090 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
2020110 HSE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
2020110 S7,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is between 7,716 lbs. and 8,201 lbs.

2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Base 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
Carpathian Edition 1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
Carpathian Edition 908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
S 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
S 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 347 ft/lbs
S 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
SE 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
SE 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
SE 907,716 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
X 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
X 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
X 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
XDynamic SE 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
XDynamic SE 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
XDynamic SE 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
First Edition 1308,200 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is between 7,716 lbs. and 8,201 lbs.

2022 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
Base 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
Base 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
Carpathian Edition 1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
Carpathian Edition 908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
S 1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
S 907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,415 lbs
SE 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
1108,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs7,120 lbs
908,201 lbs5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD518 HP / 461 ft/lbs6,700 lbs
X 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
X 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
XDynamic HSE 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
XDynamic HSE 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
XDynamic SE 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
XDynamic SE 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs
XS Edition 1108,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
XDynamic S 908,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,545 lbs

2021 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is between 7,716 lbs. and 8,201 lbs.

2021 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorqueGVWR
907,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
90 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
90 S7,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
90 X8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
90 XDynamic S8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,610 lbs
1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
110 S7,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs6,485 lbs
110 SE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
110 X8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,977 lbs
110 XDynamic HSE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs
110 XDynamic SE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs6,975 lbs

2020 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Land Rover Defender towing capacity is between 7,716 lbs. and 8,201 lbs.

2020 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1107,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
110 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
90 First Edition8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
110 HSE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
110 S7,716 lbs2.0L I44WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD296 HP / 295 ft/lbs
110 SE8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
110 X8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs
X8,201 lbs3.0L I64WD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD395 HP / 406 ft/lbs

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