In the luxury midsize SUV class, the 2026 Defender 130 stands alone. Expertly balancing upscale comfort and style with a brawny towing capacity and a top speed in excess of 110 mph, the Defender 130 boasts a transcendent combination of qualities. And with last year's model adding second-row captain's chairs and more infotainment tech, this is a great time to purchase yours at Land Rover Asheville.
Power and Performance
This new Land Rover SUV seats up to eight and comes in four trims. Three engines are available, the first of which is the P300 - a 3.0-liter six-cylinder mild-hybrid engine rated at 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The second choice is the P400, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that outputs 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Anchoring this luxury SUV's powertrain is the P500, a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine capable of 493 horsepower, 450 lb-ft of torque, and 0-60 in 5.4 seconds.
All three engines pair with all-wheel drive (AWD) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Buy the especially rugged 2026 Defender 130 X and you'll also get off-road-driving upgrades such as 22-inch wheels, enhanced drive and traction modes, and an electronic active differential that maximizes traction in rough terrain.
Towing and Cargo
When properly equipped, the 2026 Defender 130 can tow up to 8,200 lbs, making it as mighty as you need it to be. Two trims are particularly well-suited for the job: the 2026 Defender 130 X, which comes standard with Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), and the 2026 Defender 130 V8, which comes with TSA and Advanced Tow Assist.
Cargo-wise, all trims boast a spacious, configurable cabin. You'll have 15.3 cu ft of max storage space behind the third row, 48.8 cu ft max with the third row folded down, and 89.0 max with the second and third rows folded.
Technology
The 2026 Defender 130 teems with premium infotainment technology. Ask an Asheville, NC Land Rover dealership to show you how to operate the award-winning 13.1-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen and the 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display. The former includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity and a premium 10-speaker Meridian™ sound system, while the latter combines vehicle, navigation, and driving information.
Test Drive the 2026 Defender at Land Rover Asheville
Powerful. Rugged. Refined. High-tech. No competing SUV can match the 2026 Defender 130 in these categories. Visit Land Rover Asheville to explore the full four-trim lineup and discuss Land Rover financing and lease options.
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