2024 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

If you’re looking to take your next camping adventure outside of Minneapolis in a powerful, luxury SUV, the 2024 Land Rover Defender comes equipped with the strength to take on all your towing challenges with ease. So, how much can a Defender tow? Depending on the engine, the Land Rover Defender towing capacity maxes out at an impressive 8,201 pounds! That’s more than enough to tow your boat, a motorcycle, some jet skis, and a couple of ATVs to your next outdoor excursion!

Get more details on the Land Rover Defender towing capacity in the following guide, then come see us in Richfield to explore our new Defender inventory in person!

How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

Perfect for regular St. Paul commutes and for navigating unfamiliar terrain, the Land Rover Defender has been hailed over the past decades for its versatility, towing capacity, and off-roading prowess. The Land Rover Defender towing capacity maxes out at 8,201 pounds, but this figure fluctuates depending on which option you choose. So, how much can a Land Rover Defender tow for each engine?See the Defender engine options and their specs below.

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine:

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P300 I6 Gas MHEV Engine:

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound 
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine:

• Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds 
• Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P500 V8 Gas Engine:

• Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds
• Generates 493 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P525 V8 Gas Engine:

• Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds
• Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

What Are the Defender Towing Features?

To top off its generous towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender has a suite of features to help you tow safely and efficiently around Edina and beyond, which include:

• Advanced Tow Assist: helps you steer more efficiently and showcases trailer direction when you’re backing up
• Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control: stops your vehicle from rolling back when you’re towing uphill
• All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control: adjusts to different types of roads to help your vehicle stay steady
• Twin-Speed Transmission: gives you more control, especially when you’re not on regular St. Paul roads
• Configurable Terrain Response: class exclusive feature that lets you adjust powertrain, steering differentials, and traction control settings 
• Terrain Response 2: automatically adjusts the terrain program to match current driving conditions
• Electronic Active Differential: makes sure your wheels have the right power distribution to help you stay in control
• ClearSight Ground View: shows you what’s around your vehicle to avoid any collisions when off-roading with people, objects, vehicles, etc. 
• All-Terrain Progress Control: makes sure your vehicle goes at the right speed when you’re off-roading

Find Your Defender at Land Rover Richfield!

The Land Rover Defender towing capacity is just one of the many things to love about this capable luxury SUV. Land Rover Richfield invites you to test drive the configurations of your choice from our new Defender inventory when you visit our dealership near Eden Prairie! We can also assist you with a custom order, where we’ll have your dream Defender ordered and shipped to our lot in a few months’ time. Have any questions? Contact us online or give us a call at 952-209-3000 today.