The Land Rover Defender hasn't undergone any mechanical changes since its launch, so it is unlikely its ride comfort will be any different from what you experienced. With large SUVs like these, as I'm sure you know from your X5, wheel size and suspension choice also have a huge bearing.

Air-suspended Defenders ride significantly better than steel-sprung ones in our experience, so make sure you have tried both before making your decision. It isn't particularly sporty, though, and if that is what you're after, you might want to consider moving a bit higher up and checking out the Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne or Range Rover Sport.

Fuel Type/ Propulsion	Diesel
Engine Installation	Front
Engine Displacement	2997 cc
Engine Type	6 cyls, Twin-Turbocharged
Max Engine Power	350hp
Max Engine Torque	700Nm
Drive Layout	All-Wheel Drive
Gearbox Type	Torque Converter Auto
Number of Gears	8
Lockable Differential/s	Yes
Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox	Yes
Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox	Yes
Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox	No

Fuel Tank Capacity	89 litres
Official Fuel Economy	10.8 kmpl
Auto Start/Stop	Yes
0-100kph	6.4 s

Front Brakes	Discs
Rear Brakes	Discs
Type of Power Assist	Electric
Steering Adjust	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Adjust type	Powered
Turning Radius	6.55 m
Front Suspension Type	Independent, Double Wishbone
Front Springs	Air Springs
Rear Suspension Type	Independent, Multi-link
Rear Springs	Air Springs
Damper Control	Yes
Ride Height Adjust	Yes
Wheels	Alloys
Wheel Size	20-inches
Front Tyre Size	275/60 R20
Rear Tyre Size	275/60 R20
Spare Wheel	Full-size

Length	5018 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1967 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm
Doors	5
Ground Clearance	293 mm
Boot Capacity	786-1875 litres

Power Windows	Front and Rear
Power Windows with One Touch-Down	All
Power Windows with One Touch-Up	All
Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust
Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold
Remote Locking

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Airbags	6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Parking Brake
Traction Control

Body Coloured Bumpers
Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type	Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Front Fog Lamps

Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Trip Meter
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty

Audio System
CD Player
USB Input
AUX Input
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Bluetooth Telephone Function