What's New for the 2023 Land Rover Defender

You can now go off-roading outside Houston with the entire family. The 2023 Land Rover Defender welcomes a new model variant, the Defender 130, which joins the 90 and 110 models. Now with three rows of seating, more companions can come along on each adventure. A 30th Anniversary Edition also joins the list of Defender options for Space City SUV shoppers.

Key Upgrades for the 2023 Land Rover Defender

• Defender 130 Is Longer & More Spacious: Get seated in the all-new Defender 130, which features 2-3-3 stadium seating. The result is room for eight passengers to help accommodate growing Houston families. There is also 81 cubic feet of cargo space in the Defender 130, which includes more standard luxury features and offers an exclusive paint color, Sedona Red.
• Infotainment Upgrades: The Pivi Pro Infotainment system now includes a standard 11.4-inch touchscreen. Amazon Alexa integration is also included to help Houston motorists connect to their new Land Rover SUV.

Exterior Design

Explorers can choose between a 4-door Defender - the 110 - or the 2-door Defender - the 90. Both 2023 Defender configurations have a boxy build and purposeful stance. The rugged design and distinctive silhouette define the character of the new Land Rover Defender. This new Land Rover SUV is also designed with the toughest materials for optimum durability. The new Defender rides on all-season tires and either 19-inch six-spoke or 20-inch five-spoke wheels with gloss silver finishes. Illuminate South Texas trails around the Gulf Coast with LED headlights featuring Auto High Beam Assist. Add front fog lights and premium LED headlights with signature Daytime Running Lamps and automatic headlight leveling for the best lighting.

Interior Design

The new Land Rover Defender SUV has room for five passengers and offers plenty of comfort. Some interior features include 40/20/40 fixed rear seats with a center armrest, 12-way heated and cooled electric memory front seats, grained leather seats, cabin lighting, an auto-dimming interior rear view mirror, and standard leather for the steering wheel and gearshift. The cross car beam features a Light Grey Powder Coat finish. Two-door Defender models offer less space than four-door SUVs. Storage spans from 15.6 to 34 cubic feet, while the total cargo capacity ranges from 58.3 to 78.8 cubic feet in the new Defender.

Performance

The 2023 Land Rover Defender can handle extreme terrain and confidently take South Texas drivers away from Houston's urban jungle to polar opposite landscapes. All-wheel drive, a coil suspension and Terrain Response featuring off-road drive modes all work to bring ease to every exploration. Houston drivers can decide how much power they need for their next adventure with a trio of robust powertrains. The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine delivers 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Upgrade to the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine that produces 395 ponies and 406 pound-feet of torque. The new Land Rover Defender reaches peak performance with the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that achieves 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque.

Technology

With Pivi Pro infotainment and the 11.4-inch touchscreen now standard, it's easy for Houston motorists to remain connected during each voyage with the new Land Rover Defender. The 14-speaker Meridian™ Surround Sound System is great to utilize when accessing personal tunes with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. It's also easy to map routes through Houston with the new Defender, which offers navigation. Keyless entry for the Defender also comes in handy.

Safety

The new Land Rover Defender secures drivers with several driver assistance safety features. A 3D Surround Camera and a 360-Degree Parking Aid provide awareness of surroundings in downtown Houston. Additional safety features include six air bags and a Driver Condition Monitor. Wade Sensing keeps you safe crossing water or creeks and streams around Texas. Lane Keep Assist, a Blind Spot Assist Pack, Traffic Sign Recognition with an Adaptive Speed Limiter, and Emergency Braking all help Houston drivers navigate I-45 traffic during rush hour.