110 Land Rover Defender 240 D2021 Review: Snapshot

The D240 is the mid-range diesel variant in the Defender range. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder diesel engine with 177 kW and 430 Nm.

It is available in four trim levels - D240, D240 S, D240 SE and D240 First Edition - and with five, six or 5+2 seats in the five-door 110.

It has an eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive system, a dual-range transfer case, as well as a Land Rover Terrain Response system with selectable modes such as grass/gravel/snow, sand, mud and ruts. and climbing. 

It also has center and rear differential locks.

Standard features on the Defender range include LED headlights, heating, electric power door mirrors, proximity lights and keyless interior auto-dimming, as well as an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror.

Driver assistance technology includes AEB, cruise control and speed limiter, lane keeping assist, as well as traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter.

It features a Pivi Pro system with a 10.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio and satellite navigation.

Fuel consumption is claimed to be 7.6 l/100 km (combined). The Defender has a 90 liter tank.

This Defender is backed by a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and a five-year service plan ($1950 for diesels) that includes five years of roadside assistance.