A new diesel Defender D350 has arrived in South Africa. Take a look at what’s on offer!
The familiar Defender D300 has been replaced with a new, more powerful 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 257 kW and 700 Nm of torque and is designated as the Defender D350.
The new diesel Defender D350 offers increases of 36 kW and 50 Nm over the outgoing engine and is said to feature lightweight construction, better fuel economy and improved performance.
The new engine is offered alongside the existing diesel D250 with 183 kW and 570 Nm while the powerful petrol-powered Defender P400 offers 294 kW and 550 Nm of torque.
Nonetheless, the most powerful Defender yet, the Defender Octa, will be launching in South Africa in January 2025 and it will be powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged mild-hybrid V8 petrol engine that produces a whopping 467 kW and 750 Nm!
Local buyers have the choice of 3 body styles including the compact Defender 90, the larger Defender 110 and the longer Defender 130.
Pricing for the new diesel Defender D350 is as follows:
Defender 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE – From R1 870 700
Defender 110 D350 X-Dynamic HSE – From R1 904 600
Defender 130 D350 X-Dynamic HSE – From R2 062 200
See pricing and specification for the full Defender range on Cars.co.za
