Land Rover Defender trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Defender comes as the 90, 110 and 130 in S, X-Dynamic SE, X and new Vertex trims, plus Trophy Edition, Outbound and the V8 OCTA. Prices run from $61,000 (90 S) to $169,200 (OCTA Black), before the $1,950 destination charge. Every non-OCTA model now uses a 3.0-liter six-cylinder.

Current Defender trim levels: Current generation (2027 model year)

The current Defender reached U.S. retailers as a 2020 model (the 110 from $49,900 at launch). For 2027, Land Rover added the Vertex trim and replaced the 2.0-liter four-cylinder P300 with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder P300, so every 90, 110 and 130 now has a six; the OCTA keeps its twin-turbo V8.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Land Rover Defender Current generation (2027 model year) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
Defender 90 S$61,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P300 3.0L inline-6 (346 lb-ft)
  • Shortest Defender body
  • 19-inch wheels, Resist seats, Meridian sound
  • 12-way heated semi-powered front seats
[1][6]
Defender 110 S$65,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P300 3.0L inline-6 (346 lb-ft)
  • Four-door 110 body; Resist seats and Meridian sound
  • 12-way heated electric memory front seats
  • Terrain Response
[2][6]
Defender 130 S$74,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P300 3.0L inline-6 (346 lb-ft)
  • Long body seating up to eight
  • Sliding panoramic roof
  • Electronic Air Suspension
[3][5][6]
Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE$74,400excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • 20-inch Satin Dark Grey wheels
  • Black contrast roof
  • Heated and cooled memory front seats
[2][10]
Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE$83,600excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • 20-inch Satin Dark Grey wheels
  • 12-way electric memory front seats
[3][5]
Defender 130 Outbound$86,400excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • 20-inch Gloss Black wheels
  • Chopped Carbon Fibre finisher
[3][5]
Defender 110 Trophy Edition$87,400excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • Deep Sandglow Yellow or new Santorini Black paint
  • 20-inch Gloss Black wheels, all-terrain tires
  • Windsor leather seats
[2][6]
Defender 90 Vertex$88,500excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • Extended bumpers, yellow brake calipers and recovery eyes
  • 22-inch Diamond Turned wheels
  • Sliding panoramic roof
[1][6]
Defender 110 X$96,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • 22-inch Gloss Black wheels, sliding panoramic roof
  • Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats
  • Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control
[2][10]
Defender 110 Vertex$96,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • New for 2027; sits alongside X
  • Extended bumpers and Gloss Black tail door spoiler
  • Windsor leather and forged textile seats
[2][6]
Defender 130 Vertex$105,000excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp
  • Eight-seat 130 body with Vertex styling
  • 22-inch Diamond Turned wheels
  • Meridian Surround Sound System
[3][6]
Defender OCTA$158,800excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P635 4.4L twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8, 626 hp, 553 lb-ft
  • 6D Dynamics suspension
  • Semi-aniline leather performance seats, Body and Soul Seat
  • 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds (Land Rover figure)
[4][11][10][6]
Defender OCTA Black$169,200excl. $1,950 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model year
  • P635 4.4L twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8, 626 hp, 553 lb-ft
  • Narvik Black paint
  • Semi-aniline leather and Kvadrat seats
  • Chopped Carbon Fiber Exterior Pack optional for the first time
[4][11][6]

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Defender trim levels?

For 2027: S, X-Dynamic SE, X and the new Vertex, plus the 110 Trophy Edition, 130 Outbound and the OCTA and OCTA Black. Which trims you can get depends on the 90, 110 or 130 body.

What is the cheapest 2027 Defender?

The Defender 90 S at $61,000 before the $1,950 destination charge. The 110 S starts at $65,000 and the 130 S at $74,000.

What is the Defender Vertex?

A new 2027 trim that sits alongside the X. It adds extended front and rear bumpers, a Gloss Black tail door spoiler, yellow brake calipers and recovery eyes, and 22-inch Diamond Turned wheels. On the 110 it costs the same as the X, $96,000.

Does the 2027 Defender still have a four-cylinder or the 5.0L V8?

No. Land Rover's 2027 update replaced the 2.0-liter four-cylinder P300 with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder P300, and its U.S. site lists only six-cylinder engines outside the OCTA, which uses a 626-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8.

How much is the Defender OCTA?

The OCTA starts at $158,800 and the OCTA Black at $169,200, both before the $1,950 destination charge.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Land Rover for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Defender 90 Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  2. Defender 110 Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  3. Defender 130 Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  4. Defender OCTA Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  5. Defender overview: 90, 110, 130 and OCTA — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  6. Tough Luxury: New Defender Vertex Leads Design and Accessory Update (Jul 2026) — JLR Media Newsroom, U.S. (media.jlr.com)
  7. Land Rover Begins First U.S. Deliveries of New 2020 Defender (Jun 2020) — JLR Media Newsroom, U.S. (media.jlr.com)
  8. Land Rover models listed for the 2020 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. Land Rover models listed for the 2027 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. Defender 110 overview: performance — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  11. Defender OCTA overview (27MY) — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)

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