Land Rover Defender Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Land Rover Defender uses Automatic (S8) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Land Rover Defender comes with Automatic (S8).
Land Rover Defender Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Land Rover Defender have?
The Land Rover Defender is offered with Automatic (S8) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Land Rover Defender come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Land Rover Defender in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.