Land Rover Defender Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Land Rover Defender is available in 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2026):
The Land Rover Defender is offered in 4-Wheel Drive configuration.
Land Rover Defender Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 4.4L | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 18 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Land Rover Defender Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Land Rover Defender front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Land Rover Defender is available in 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Land Rover Defender come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Land Rover Defender. See the table above for the specific years and trims.