The Land Rover Defender 90 is powered by a 2.4 litre, four-cylinder engine, common with the 110. Torque output is higher than the outgoing engine right across the usable rev range, and the 360 Nm peak is delivered at only 2000 rpm; over 315 Nm of torque is available from 1500 rpm to 2700 rpm. The Land Rover Defender 90 engine peak power output is 90 kW, with more than 90 per cent of peak power available from less than 2200 rpm to over 4350 rpm – over 60 per cent of the usable rev range. The power goes to all four wheels via a GFT MT-82 six-speed manual gearbox. The d Rover Defender 90 is also fitted with a locking center differential.
The Land Rover Defender 90 interior features includes Stereo radio with in dash CD player, Air conditioning, Rubber floor mats, Electric front windows, Power assisted steering, 4 cloth seats and Cubby box with twin cup holders. The Exterior features: Folding rear step, Rear mud flaps, Remote central locking with perimetric alarm & immobilizer, Heated rear window and wash wipe and Headlamp leveling.
The Defender 90 has as recommended price before statutory and delivery charges of $44,990, and will arrive in Australia in the 1st quarter 2009.