2023 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Are you considering trading in your current vehicle in exchange for the 2023 Land Rover Defender, and are wondering if you can tow around San Antonio? How much can a Land Rover Defender tow? With the proper equipment, this brawny luxury SUV can tow up to a whooping 7,716 pounds.

Learn more about how the 2023 Land Rover Defender towing capacity varies by trim and engine, as well as its towing features by reading on with Land Rover Boerne, then browse our inventory to discover a new Land Rover Defender to enhance your Kerrville adventures.

How Much Can a Land Rover Defender Tow?

The Land Rover Defender towing capacity is enough to tow small trailers and RVs. Standard features like Advanced Tow Assist and Configurable Terrain Response will help provide added stability and control when towing on difficult terrain, such as going uphill. See how the Land Rover Defender towing capacity varies by engine below:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender base trim

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound (available 8,201-pound towing capacity for Defender 110 or 130)
• Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender X through Dynamic S

5.0L P525 V8 Gasoline Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds
• Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque
• Standard on Defender V8 and Defender V8 Carpathian Edition

Land Rover Defender Towing Features

Coupled with its excellent towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender has additional towing features to making towing heavy loads easier, including:

• Advanced Tow Assist – Modifies counter-steering and displays trailer direction while driving in reverse
• Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Allows you to tow uphill and prevents your vehicle from rolling backwards
• All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control – Helps maintain traction on slippery and difficult terrain in Fredericksburg
• Twin-Speed Transmission – Helps improve control when off-roading
• Configurable Terrain Response – Class-exclusive features that gives you the ability to customize powertrain, traction control settings, and steering differentials.
• Terrain Response 2 – Automatically matches the terrain program to current driving conditions
• Electronic Active Differential – Regulates torque that is distributed to all wheels in order to increase traction
• ClearSight Ground View – Footage from camera help you to evade any obstacles during off-roading circumstances
• All-Terrain Progress Control – Adjust your speed to allow to persevere through tough terrain

Get Your Land Rover Defender Towing Ready in Boerne!

Already have a Land Rover Defender, and are looking for help with installing the necessary towing parts? See our current service specials, then schedule an appointment to have towing parts professionally installed. For other questions regarding the 2023 Land Rover Towing capacity, contact us at Land Rover Boerne.