2025 Land Rover Defender 130 Review: Doing it All While Being a Little Silly

What makes the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 so appealing isn’t a simple matter of its upmarket positioning, or even all the history behind it.

Instead, it comes down to how hilariously capable it looks even when sitting still, something that’s mostly true of its shorter siblings, too, but it’s a sensation that’s been enhanced entirely thanks to its stretched proportions. This extra-long Land Rover oozes presence, whether it’s parked at the trailhead or rumbling along uneven terrain — or yes, even when it’s crawling through the after-school pick-up line.

The Defender 130 commands attention no matter where it roams, which might not be ideal for everyone, but then it begs an important question: what’s the point of shelling out for a six-figure SUV that looks ordinary anyway?

00:00 Intro
01:09 Design
02:51 Capability
04:34 Powertrain
05:44 Fact finding difficulties
08:02 Driving feel
09:17 Pricing
09:54 Comfort and usability
11:48 Conclusion

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