Ditching the D300 model in favour of a more powerful diesel option, Land Rover South Africa has introduced to its Defender model line-up the D350. Here’s what you can expect. See pricing below…
So just how much power and torque does the new flagship diesel-powered Defender’s 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline-six churn out? Well, in short, a healthy 257 kW and 700 N.m, the full complement of which is available from 4 000 r/min and 1 500 r/min (to 3 000 r/min), respectively. Compared to the D300’s peak outputs, that’s increases of 36 kW and 50 N.m! An eight-speed automatic cog swapper transfers drive to both the fore and aft axles.
According to the British marque, the injection of power and torque allows the 90, 110 and 130 D350 models to complete the 0-100 km/h dash in 6.2 seconds, 6.4 seconds and 6.8 seconds, respectively. Each model tops out at 191 km/h, or 209 km/h when specifying the D350 with (optional) 22-inch alloy wheels.
The 90, 110 and 130 D350 models’ average claimed fuel consumption figures are rated at 8.3 L/100 km, 8.5 L/100 km and 8.7 L/100 km, respectively.
How much does the Land Rover Defender D350 cost in South Africa?
- 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R1 870 700
- 110 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R1 904 600
- 130 D350 Outbound — R2 029 100
- 110 D350 Sedona Edition — R 2060 300
- 130 D350 X-Dynamic HSE — R2 062 200
- 90 D350 X — R2 108 600
- 110 D350 X — R2 179 900
- 130 D350 X — R2 327 700
As a reminder, in addition to the recently introduced D350, there is another diesel-powered Defender in Land Rover’s local model portfolio — the D250, which employs a detuned version of the automaker’s 3.0-litre inline-six oil-burner. The D250 produces 183 kW and 570 N.m of twisting force, the latter of which is available from a mere 1 250 r/min to 2 500 r/min in the rev band. Curiously, Land Rover claims the 90 D250 derivative has the same average fuel consumption figure as its more powerful short-wheelbase sibling. The 110 D250 is, however, a touch more economical as its D350 stablemate (8.3 L/100 km vs 8.5 L/100 km).