2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Date: May 6th, 2023

One of the great things about owning an SUV like the Land Rover Defender is the ability to tow a boat or camper along our San Diego roads. How much can a Land Rover Defender tow? You’ll be glad to know that this rugged vehicle can tow up to 8,201 pounds when properly equipped. The exact 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity varies by the engine, and this vehicle comes with multiple powerful engine options. We dive into the details of each of those engines below.

How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

Del Mar drivers like to have options, so it’s a good thing that the new Defender comes with your choice of powerful engines, including an i4, a mild hybrid i6, and a powerful V8. How much can a Land Rover Defender tow when equipped with the hybrid engine? What about the i4? We break down the 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity by engine below:

2.0L P300 i4 GAS

• 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity – 7,716 pounds
• Maximum power (hp/rpm) – 296 / 5,500
• Maximum torque (lb-ft/rpm) – 295 / 1,500 – 4,500

3.0L P400 i6 GAS MHEV

• 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity – 8,201 pounds
• Maximum power (hp/rpm) – 395 / 5,500 – 6,500
• Maximum torque (lb-ft/rpm) – 406 / 2,000 – 5,000

5.0L P525 Gas

• 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity – To Be Announced
• Maximum power (hp/rpm) – 518 / 6,000 – 6,500
• Maximum torque (lb-ft/rpm) – 461 / 2,500 – 5,500

What You Can Tow with the 2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

What can you tow with the Defender’s 8,201-pound towing capacity? A lot! Here are just a few examples:

• Single-axle camper
• Bass boat
• Small sailboat
• Medium sailboat
• ATVs
• Motorcycles
• Jet skis

Land Rover Defender Towing Accessories

You also need to outfit your vehicle with the right accessories to get the best towing performance over our Rancho Santa Fe roads. Here are a few of the accessories you can order from our parts department.

• Towing electrics adaptor
• Electrically deployable tow bar kit
• Tow strap
• Trailer lighting board – RHD
• Detachable tow bar kit
• Multi-height tow bar kit
• Land Rover Defender tow hitch receiver 

Check Out the Land Rover Defender at Land Rover San Diego

You really need to take the Defender for a test drive so you can get a feel for how this SUV handles. We think you’ll be impressed, and we’ll be happy to help you drive home in one of your own. We make it so easy. You can get pre-approved for financing before you even step foot in our dealership. While you’re here, feel free to check out our post on the beautiful Land Rover Defender interior. We’re just down the road from La Jolla. So, drop by or contact us today!