2024 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity & Features

 
How much can a Defender tow? This rugged and refined Land Rover SUV has a towing capacity that can reach up to 8,201 pounds when properly equipped. That’s enough to haul a boat, a couple of ATVs, or a travel trailer on your next adventure outside of Ridgewood. Learn more about the Defender towing capacity and features in this guide from Land Rover Paramus, then visit us to check out our new Defender inventory today!

How Much Can a Defender Tow?

The Defender has a long and storied history and a well-earned reputation for delivering superior all-terrain performance with capabilities that will serve you well on and off the roads in and around Jersey City. The 2024 Defender towing capacity you can expect will differ depending on which one of the five available engines your model is equipped with. can handle just about anything you need for your Jersey City adventures. You can take a look at the Defender towing capacity and output for each engine below:

2.0L P300 I4 Gasoline Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P300 I6 Gas MHEV Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716-pound
• Generates 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L P400 I6 Gasoline MHEV Engine

• Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds
• Generates 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P500 V8 Gas Engine

• Max towing capacity of 8,201 pounds
• Generates 493 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

5.0L P525 V8 Gas Engine

• Max towing capacity of 7,716 pounds
• Generates 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

What Are the Defender Towing Features?

The 2024 Defender offers a number of performance features that will help to ensure that you enjoy a safe and successful towing experience on Fort Lee roads and beyond. Some of the most notable Defender towing and performance features include:

• Advanced Tow Assist – Adjusts counter-steering and displays trailer direction while reversing.
• Hill Launch Control and Gradient Release Control – Helps you tow up an incline and keep your vehicle from rolling backward.
• All-Wheel Drive with Electronic Traction Control – Automatically adjusts to wet, slippery, and uneven terrain to maintain traction.
• Twin-Speed Transmission – Offers improved control especially when off-roading.
• Configurable Terrain Response – This class-exclusive feature allows you to customize powertrain, steering differentials, and traction control settings.
• Terrain Response 2 – Automatic Mode adapts the terrain program to current driving conditions.
• Electronic Active Differential – Regulates power distribution to all four wheels to enhance traction and control.
• ClearSight Ground View – Cameras stream to your central screen to help avoid any obstacles while off-roading.
• All-Terrain Progress Control – Regulates vehicle speed for optimum performance in challenging off-road conditions.

Test Drive the Defender in Paramus Today!

How much can a Defender tow? You’ll get a Defender towing capacity of 7.716 to 8,201 pounds depending on the engine you choose. The team at Land Rover Paramus can fill you in on all of the impressive performance capabilities of this legendary Land Rover SUV and set you up with a test drive. Meanwhile, make sure to explore our new vehicle specials and current Defender lease offers to see how much you can save at our dealership in Paramus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us online or give us a call at (551) 205-8482.