2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$42,260 | MSRP$63,500 |
Listings46 | Listings60 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Reviews Summary | |
2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryAs the rest of the lineup has trended toward luxury, the Land Rover Defender has stayed true to the brand’s roots of tough off-roaders ideal for the military and farmers alike. That’s mainly because Land Rover put off updates for decades, but a redesigned Defender that’s more passenger car than farm implement arrived for 2020, bringing the nameplate back to the U.S. Changes for 2026 include subtle styling changes, a larger touchscreen, and new color and accessory options. Verdict: The Defender offers an unmatched combination of off-road capability and everyday civility. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 265 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 265 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4290 lbs | Curb Weight4830 lbs |
Height72.1 in | Height77.4 in |
Length201.4 in | Length197.5 in |
Width78.3 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase116.1 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload1410 lbs | Maximum Payload2015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $42,260 | $63,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As the rest of the lineup has trended toward luxury, the Land Rover Defender has stayed true to the brand’s roots of tough off-roaders ideal for the military and farmers alike. That’s mainly because Land Rover put off updates for decades, but a redesigned Defender that’s more passenger car than farm implement arrived for 2020, bringing the nameplate back to the U.S. Changes for 2026 include subtle styling changes, a larger touchscreen, and new color and accessory options. Verdict: The Defender offers an unmatched combination of off-road capability and everyday civility. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 265 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 265 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4290 lbs | 4830 lbs |
Height | 72.1 in | 77.4 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 197.5 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1410 lbs | 2015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 7715 lbs |
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