Land Rover Defender Gets More Powerful D350 Diesel Engine - Sa Pricing
Land Rover has added a more potent diesel engine option to its popular Defender line-up.
Denoted by the D350 badge, this new engine derivative replaces the D300 that was offered previously.
With 257kW and a mighty 700Nm at its disposal, the new 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel engine produces 36kW and 60Nm more than the outgoing D300. As before, it pairs with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Pricing for the D350 derivatives starts at R1,870,700 and rises to R2,327,700, according to Duoporta .
- Defender 90 D350 HSE - R1,870,000
- Defender 90 D350 X - R2,108,600
- Defender 110 D350 HSE - R1,904,600
- Defender 110 D350 Sedona - R2,060,300
- Defender 110 D350 X - R2,179,900
- Defender 130 D350 Outbound - R2,029,000
- Defender 130 D350 HSE - R2,062,200
- Defender 130 D350 X - R2,327,700
Designed to meet the stringent emissions standards of Europe, the new diesel is also said to be more efficient, with Land Rover claiming a combined fuel consumption figure of 8.3 litres per 100km. Its also said to be more refined.