EXPERT REVIEW · OFF-ROAD SUV

2026 Land Rover Defender review

Land Rover Defender: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

8.4/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Land Rover Defender sits near the top of its class. Standard driver-assist suite; easy to see out of and park. Touch-only climate controls on some trims and price climbs fast with options, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $60,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Standard driver-assist suite
  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Well-organized infotainment

What to check

  • Touch-only climate controls on some trims
  • Price climbs fast with options

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $60,000.

Owner reviews · 4.7 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★★Isaiah J. · Denver, CO · 13 months owned
Good, not perfect

Replaced an older Land Rover with this one. Big step up in cargo room; I'd like a little more power from the base engine.

★★★★★Carlos K. · Denver, CO · 11 months owned
Solid, with a few quirks

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★☆Sofia G. · Austin, TX · 18 months owned
Solid, with a few quirks

We cross-shopped three others and this won on cargo room. the touchscreen climate controls is the trade-off.

Price trend · used Land Rover Defender, 12 months

$36.6k$37.4k$38.2k$39.0k$39.8kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $37,250 · -4.29% last 30 days · -2.99% year over year.

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