2023 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Has Bark And Bite

[@RS-zb5cj]

I’ve had my V8 110 for nearly a year … zero issues, so far, and I love it. I also have a full size 2017 Range Rover HSE TD6 - zero issues in 5 years. I’m very happy with both vehicles. My V8 Defender regularly goes on long’ish trips (170 miles) up and down the mountains in CO. I get 22-23mpg in eco mode. Not too bad and very comfortable. This car is more economical than my pentastar standard 4 door Jeep Rubicon, although as he stated, the Defender does require premium. The sound track from the V8 and the extra goodies that come with this model make it totally worth while. I’m v.happy.

[@largol33t1]

Yeah, but I'm not buying one when fuel is $6-7 a gallon. It's ridiculous that there isn't a 5 cylinder model avaialable. I'm not interested in a gas hog V8. Just shift to a lower gear to get moving. I do that every day with my 6 speed VW.

[@alh06]

@@largol33t1 5 cylinders hardly exist anymore and fuel most places in the US isn’t that expensive.

[@RS-zb5cj]

@@largol33t1 gas is about 2.50-3.00 (regular) here, although I would much prefer a diesel per the euro versions.

[@kenhiett5266]

Bumper to bumper warranty and sold the moment it expires.

[@jayglawk3254]

Im the same. I bought mine 2 months ago and absolutely love it. No issues so far and I really hear the same with other owners as well. The V8 is a beast worth every penny in my opinion. I had a Jeep wrangler sahara and what a difference my god.

[@bigprocrastinator]

Your DP skills and production value are well appreciated. Those who don't recognize what you're delivering haven't seen your channel yet or have no idea what it takes. Been with you since your NYT days. Keep at it!

[@tom_hoots]

Tom -- Your superb photography is just "icing on the cake" on top of your wonderful, entertaining reviews. It doesn't really matter which car you're showing -- we enjoy the ride along with you, and all of the care you craft into your final results. Very well done, and many thanks!

[@geft]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You rock Jeff, thanks!

[@MegaRetr]

Always appreciate your commentary and perspective Tom

[@alexclipper7608]

Great video. You’re the first reviewer to state that the V8 comes standard with all the possible options. Everybody else says how expensive it is “starting” at $100k+, failing to mention that it pretty much ends there.

[@williamwebberjr8045]

$100k is expensive - starting or finishing.

[@logikgr]

@@williamwebberjr8045 It's a good thing most of us don't need a vehicle like this. 😅

[@kevinbarry71]

This will be a great vehicle for driving to the mall and the occasional bed-and-breakfast; while spending large amounts of time sitting in the dealership waiting for parts.

[@BikerJim74]

pretty much. It's guaranteed to be a piece of junk

[@keithjackson4985]

Lol 😆 🤣 You got me with that one. Talked to someone who did deliveries and pickups of Land Rovers and Jags. Told me at times touchscreens went black shortly after leaving the dealership.

[@sa34w]

You can’t afford one😂

[@keithjackson4985]

@@sa34w If he can't, all he has to do is wait a year, they'll be available for 1/2 price! Oh, I can afford one! I'm a little to smart for these.

[@BoskiM]

Not really better than your American junk or German alternative 😉

[@jmpersic]

Always appreciate your commentary and perspective Tom, and the hard work you clearly put into these videos. Great stuff!

[@the_jarmel]

GREAT PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 👏👏👏🙏

[@ArkVogel]

3:42 just look at that suspension in action. I test drove the P400 last week and I approached a speedbump so I slowed down a bit. The dealer however told me to just keep my foot on the gas an plow right through (it was an open intersection on an empty backroad). BARELY felt it.

[@andrewmcdonald7380]

Love your work.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And I appreciate your generosity Andrew.

[@corysekine-pettite1783]

Love it when you're driving through the fog! Such great visuals...

[@martinkleinman2522]

If I had a spread "somewhere west of Laramie" I'd get one in a heartbeat. Nice review and lovely engine music.

[@Sloba1992]

One off best reviews on KZbin for this car

[@wanttoplae]

Another great video. Informative and entertaining. Thank You.

[@christopherprose3881]

So much money to buy, so much more to keep! The Defender will NOT defend your bank account. Doesn't matter, if you have the $$$ for this rig, then you have the $$$ to pamper and maintain it. Buyers will need it. I love this design, a true future icon that pays homage to the original without being bound by it. RR does design really well but I'd take a Rubicon over this and a CR-V over that and a Audi RS4 Avant over all of them. You're still one of the best car review channels on KZbin, you deserve a larger audience. Yeah, and Spindrift is much better than LaCroix.

[@VINTAGELIKE]

GREAT QUALITY VIDEO

[@_farukd_]

This is best defender review i have seen, thanks my friend😊😀

[@petedavis4097]

Well done Tom, as usual

[@marcelstanford430]

Love your videos Tom. A V8 is needed to push that brick through the air.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not really, the I6 is plenty powerful.

[@Quintessence.]

Tom Voelk: sincere kudos and compliments. Your videos offer excellent production value, and the quality is much appreciated. It was a 'no-brainer' to join Team Voelk as a Subscriber and THUMBS-UP your many wonderful videos! Keep up the great work, Tom 🙂 IF I could make one request: for the sake of effective comparison, please always try to list some of the basic vehicle stats. It would seem that some KZbinrs have gone a bit too far in the "quirks and features" direction. Almost to the point of never even mentioning the numbers (MPG, 0-60 times, 1/4 mile, vehicle dimensions, etc.) that most autophiles would consider essential to know. Apples to apples, after all. Right?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I get what you're saying. Here's the thing- video is different than print, numbers don't stick in your brain the way visuals do. It's why I do the TP trunk test (though I also give the cubic feet of cargo area whenever possible, some manufacturers don't post the measurement). I always do 0-60 and MPG. I generally don't do vehicle dimensions in inches because telling people numbers really doesn't say much. Instead I give comparison vehicles that offer people a good frame of reference of size. I think that's a more effective way of telegraphing dimensions.

[@itsudemofudosan]

迫力満点でカッコイイね！22インチホイールもカッコイイね！

[@timothyknight7881]

Wow 😯 a refreshing review of a Land Rover. Everyone always punts to reliability issues from 20 years ago. Land Rovers have gotten remarkably better. I certainly understand individual stories, they certainly happen with every brand. Those who tend to complain have never owned a newer Land Rover and they are doing their thinking with (Lucas calculators ? 😂) second hand old knowledge.

[@the_jarmel]

THANKS TOM 😁🙏🙏🙏 HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@michael-1691]

Excellent as always. Intriguing vehicle sadly I had bad voodoo with my Range Rover Sport which doesn't help. No V8 V6 is enough. Excellent job as always Tom.

[@tommihelich2613]

That was really nice Tom. Especially the comments on production problems inherent in the process. So do you buy Martin (my grandfather’s name) breakfast after a shoot?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Usually we have to get back and don't have time to eat. But coffee before the shoot for sure.

[@NormandyFoye]

If you’ve never spent much time in the waiting room of an automobile repair shop, then this is your golden ticket.

[@Starbucker3388]

Why haven't you already had 5 million subscribers ?!?! Excellent contents, videos and commentary !!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I suck at SEO I guess. Could be the hair.

[@Starbucker3388]

@@DrivenCarReviews Get a hat and keep it up man !! Love you channel

[@camloos1498]

You don't have to remove the head restraints to fold the seats completely flat. Push the button on the side of each restrant inward...hard...and the head restraint will fold forward. Then fold the seat back down flat.

[@bobberardino9760]

Just a comment - I watch your videos on KZbin on an Apple TV and they look awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@the_jarmel]

ANGELS FROM HEAVEN 🤣🤣 WHEN THE HOOD OPENS 👏👏👏

[@373axle]

How does a luxury off-roader sound better than most performance cars

[@tanmoybiswas8782]

I love defender 🔥

[@patricklawrence2755]

I have loved LRs for years, owned a Disco in the 90s…but to be so enamored by the fridge? Toy Land Cruisers have had them for decades…

[@noahrinker]

Why don’t people get the explorer packs on these more? Takes the looks up so much

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Great video Tom Absolutely brilliant review that is very thorough, and fair, and balanced. Yes, the V8 model is expensive. But, it’s less then a G wagon, and huge demand for all variations of Defender. Huge model range via 90 / 110 / 130 Different engine and trim level options etc. Huge breadth of capability. Fantastic off road and towing ability, and it’s a hugely comfortable daily driver. Safety, comfort, tech etc Choose the model, and options etc to best suit your specific requirements. Well done LR. 👍

[@plutonium9]

I realize nobody will cross shop this with a GX460 (imo the ideal premium v8 suv) , but I still find it endlessly entertaining that the Lexus is nearly half the cost, and probably twice as reliable.

[@gmac7726]

Lexus SUVs also have less visual appeal and are devoid of personality because they're marketed toward soccer moms that view SUVs as transportation only, and that's fine if you want to have something common. I haven't had any issues with my Defender. I had plenty of issues with my GS400, but the service was always good.

[@jettand11]

Great review. Thanks. New Defender would be perfect for my needs (LC200 now, on Grenadier list) but I just don't trust the reliability in the AZ and UT backcountry. Maybe if it continues to stabilize over the next few years.

[@wisdomandknowledge9361]

Hello Tom. Good video, are you going to review the new Defender 90?

[@vkbeamng]

Monster sound

[@GuyCruls]

great, thanks! - a pleasant change from Doug DeMuro hysteria...love the behind-the-scenes bit. have you thought of having a separate channel about behind-the-scenes? since you have a video/photography passion, you might enjoy having such a channel. I reckon there are hordes of aspiring vloggers waiting for such a channel.

[@Sir......]

The depreciation of these will be intense 😬

[@MrWelfarehater]

I know isn't that awesome. Maybe in ten years I will be able to afford one.

[@sbGOM]

Not any more!

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

For reliability data, consumer reports is a good source, and unlike JD Power they weigh problems based on severity for their reliability ratings. And as a fellow photographer/videographer (but of houses mostly) I share the EXACT same thoughts relating to the weather. I love shooting in overcast weather more than sunny weather specifically because the contrast is manageable and "flat". But living in the Eugene area, we don't get as many overcast days as Seattle does :(

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You know, I prefer to use JDP (while always checking CR). I like it's methodology better.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

But you have my respect shooting houses. I can always move the car for better light, houses not so much.

[@Flyboy1066]

Great product and interesting blog )) 🇬🇧😃

[@ara3592]

Just like not every mouse eats cheese, so does not every Landrover break down! My Defender is just great. I absolutely love it and I haven't visited the dealership for anything untoward. Life doesn't need to revolve around anecdotes and some people need to get over their 'Bash-a-Landrover' posting habits... its soooo boring 😴 Come to England and you'll see lots and lots of them working just fine 🙂

[@loungebiddle7922]

Just subscribed and gotta say there are few. Appreciate your passion and balanced approach. At least, balanced to a fellow car lover. Yes, I put pegged flappers on bike wheels and yes this things sounds so good. But all else you covered was so nicely done. The chat and coverage great. And I will do a little search on the data you referred to. Thanks, looking forward to further reviews!

[@JohnInSale]

It’s a 3 door or 5 door vehicle for clarity 🚙 Pity it’s only available in black, that put me off !!! Actually for your mid-west desires, it’s a shame the 3 litre diesel engine isn’t available for you guys as from experience, it really suits the vehicle best 🛢️⛽️ Keep up the superb work Tom 👍🏻

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Available in three other paint colors. Indulge yourself.

[@JohnInSale]

@@DrivenCarReviews over here it’s three shades of black / dark dark grey I’d like to choose a proper colour like green or silver or blue etc

[@vicenteferrazpacheconeto6503]

Another great video Tom! Congrats! Defender V8 doesn't turn it a GT SUV, but makes me wonder about challenging the new Ferrari Purosangue 4x4 V12 725 HP. In fact Italians don't say it's a SUV, but perhaps UK fellows do. Anyway hope such new Ferrari in your future driven experience. All the best 4U!

[@Tully3674]

Gorgeous SUV. But is it worth having 1/3 of its life spent at the mechanic's garage fixing quality control & engineering issues missed during assembly?

[@osptony]

Thanks, waiting for you to try out an ECD Land Rover(please?).

[@andrewmacdonald4510]

D300 X-Dynamic HSE new in March '24: NO reliability issues. Great!

[@wpmccray1]

Great review! Albeit for a car that will likely spend 99% of its life doing nothing more rugged than waiting in a Starbucks drive-through

[@michaelarch3779]

Always always excellent!!! Tom could make a video about paint drying and he would make it engaging!!! Too bad this vehicle is a guzzler - could it be electrified???

[@jody024]

Aslong as it doesn't break down, its a great.

[@davidforbes6250]

Another planet killing monster! ! !

[@neil3858]

6:40 Hold my beer…

[@jmpalmateer]

Last weekend, I was catching up with Motor Trend on PBS. I haven’t watched it in some time. Even though, I think they do good work I found myself cringing during their auto shots and running footage. I kept thinking, “Why didn’t they rub down that surface with a microfiber cloth like Tom before the shot?” I was noticing imperfections and losing the narrative.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, we all have our days. I was looking at a Motoweek the other day and saw the crew has upped its production values a lot from five years ago. I do go through a lot of towels and speed shine though.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

This is THE car to hardpark outside REI

[@reggiesanders1284]

How about long distance driving - say, 300-miles or less? Comfort ability and fuel milage?

[@henrykg]

Did you tried to use polarisation filter on gpro?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I've tried it but it doesn't match well with other footage.

[@AlisonAZ]

I like the color.

[@guadalupesalinasjr.4887]

Looks like a Fancy $$$ Honda Element 🚙

[@the_jarmel]

MARTIN 👏👏👏

[@muhammadmusataulani7412]

Love Land Rover

[@AhBeeDoi]

Tom, your 4K videos are like bacon, crispy and delicious.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And yet vegan. People are completely fooled.

[@weirdshibainu]

Will you be reviewing the 130 soon?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not sure if there's one in the press fleet. We'll see...

[@weirdshibainu]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks Tom. Yes, these are thirsty, expensive and as you noted still prone to perceived reliability issues, but they sure are a capable and luxurious vehicle. I was surprised it was still able to retain the better on road manners given the more off road focus but like most vehicles in this class few will seldom be tested at limits. Thanks for the review.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@weirdshibainu Yes, for a true off-roader, this is very refined on road. Impressive.

[@joegondo7985]

Another great video..vehicle not so much..price ridiculous

[@cruise2kx]

Thanks for the review, but the wrangler has the same tailgate functionality which absolutely no one unfairly criticizes. Trying to mount a full spare simply requires this kind of setup.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Have you watched my Wrangler videos? I have described the same thing and I wouldn't say I'm criticizing. Just pointing it out. I fully understand why it needs to be. I show it because buyers might not think about it until they have the car home and are making payments. I've known people who HATE the location for every day use and have ended up selling their Jeeps because of it. Obviously, not "real" Jeep people.

[@sbGOM]

In Australia, the Toyota Prado has the same thing. Maybe even the LC200/300. My daughter's 2010 RAV4 too. I guess it's the compromise of having a full size spare these days.

[@jre617]

"Here it is in all it's glory!" ...as you raise the hood to see only a cheap looking plastic engine cover. For this money, I'd like to see polished intake system, intake manifold and valve covers. (Attach the cover to the underside of the hood, if it's really necessary.) "8-speed," Is it the ZF 8 speed? The Defender is great looking, for sure. I wonder what the 4x4 system parameters are? No one ever explains this.

[@luisochoa731]

Very nice trim for the FORD Bronco, a customer bought both (Soccer mom defender, Husband Bronco) after the first oil change realized it. So, it's a Ford platform modified by TATA CHERY. I own two real Rovers, 1974 Range and 1985 Defender 90.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You might want to read up on architectures Luis. Defender uses an aluminum monocoque chassis with a magnesium crossbar that's exposed in the cabin. Bronco is body on frame, the speculation is it's from the next generation Ranger.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

Thank you for the excellent review and the behind-the-scenes look at the production process. I don't suppose you'll get a chance to slum it in a 2023 Corolla Hybrid, by any chance? That's more in my price range.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I did it when it first came out, seems like it's been updated though. Not sure I'll get to it with other vehicles more significant.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

@@DrivenCarReviews Other vehicles may be more significant, sure, but they're also out of my price range. ;) Lots of rumors and spy shots or renderings of the new Prius, so I'll be curious to get your take on that when it's revealed to the press.

[@bob808]

However, if you're loading to the kerb in a LH side traffic country, it's perfectly ok! :D I'm VERY happy LR didn't swap the door over for you guys... or the other 2/3 of the world :-p Now y'all know what we suffer with some US and EU vehicles. If I was having a Defender V8, I'd have the 90.

[@actoraa]

Not sure if the V8 will be powerful enough to take my kids to school. I'm waiting for a V12...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Point taken. I admire a man that doesn't settle.

[@UncleFjester]

*these are so tempting if it wasn't for the reputation of JLR and its unreliability!*

[@keithjackson4985]

I wish Honda or Toyota built these? I would have owned one years ago.

[@curtchaffee]

More Oligarch candy? Kind of cruel when car and fuel prices are hammering the rest of us.

[@elfistro6717]

Save more and get. G wagen, you will save at the end with less depreciation and repair bills!

[@paulhenner8914]

Yeah but does it ever get out of the repair shop ! !

[@faraygunso5159]

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[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Faray, I'll pass this on to Steve. Terima kasih Faray, saya akan menyampaikan ini ke Steve.

[@kiennguyen-pp6zr]

Có con này mà đi miền núi thì còn gì bằng

[@Professor_Carl_Satan]

Buy a new one. Enjoy the heck out of it. Sell or trade it the moment the warranty expires.

[@ArkVogel]

0:58 for some odd probably-satanic reason, it's TWICE that price tag in the GCC. I don't know how different it is from the US version under the hood, but whatever heat-resistant parts needed for the GCC market just can't be that much more expensive.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Taxes?

[@ArkVogel]

@@DrivenCarReviews Nope. We only pay a 15% VAT in KSA. That x2 price is before applying the VAT though, because it's nearly the same exorbitant price in UAE.

[@kcw9313]

no one ever mentions that it's an old ford v8

[@largol33t1]

$55,000 for this? Ridiculous. They should offer a stripped down version with a turbo 5 cylinder like the original. I bet $15,000 of that price is because of all the bling they put on it. The old Land Rovers didn't even come with a roof...

[@Cjdergrosse]

I dont understand the pricing... For similar pricing you can just buy a Range Rover? Pricing wise it makes no sense to me at all. I could see 10-15k over the lesser displaced models, but nearly double??

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Maybe people don't want a Range Rover. Maybe they want a Defender. People need to buy what they want. And really, comparably equipped, you're looking at about $17-$20,000 more than the in-line six. These are not inexpensive vehicles.

[@Sloba1992]

I’m gonna wait for new Lexus GX, Land cruiser 300 GR sport is good to but not available in usa, but BMW X3 m40i offers so much for 60k$ only it is not for heavy off road but amazing car for 60k$ compare to 120k$ defender, I believe x3 m40i best suv on market for 60k$, Lexus RX is close but less performance

[@maureencora1]

2024 My Lottery Win Buy SUV. I Can Dream, Can't I? (smile)

[@mtotheatothedoubled]

Nobody I know has ever had a Land Rover without some crazy repair. Get a lexus.

[@alexclipper7608]

Nobody I know has ever had a Lexus that looked good.

[@anjansingh3093]

I would rather buy a GX 460,top reliable, same mpg.

[@scottanders5333]

Will spend half the time in service at your local Land Rover dealership.

[@gaurd3]

Mitsubishi Montero reincarnated

[@jdstarek]

I just cant spend that much for something with that much plastic. For basically the same price the Sport interior is 10x better.

[@inkland2003]

very nice SUV for sure, unfortunately, it is not Defender.

[@oscarmora2618]

My Acura RDX 2020 10 speed is super jerky in the city to many gears

[@gogutzy]

sounds like depreciation and breakdowns.

[@eds.4815]

Despite all its capabilities, for 99.9% of buyers, this is just a luxury lifestyle accessory.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Not true. Huge amount of owners of new Defender are using them off road. A lot of accessories available from LR, and aftermarket industry. Some fantastic builds that are used for overlanding, and / or serious off road terrain, via owners all over the globe.

[@eds.4815]

@@StephenFogarty2023 I'm sure those owners exist. And I'm sure they're a tiny minority compared to those for whom a 1/4 mile dirt driveway to a million-dollar house counts as an adventure.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@eds.4815 What u say, is true for most buyers of any type of 4WD or SUV. However, there is definitely a big proportion of Defender owners, that are regularly using its full capabilities. Besides fantastic towing & off road ability, Defender has comfort, features, safety and tech, which makes it also a great daily driver. Your very uninformed and biased comments, show that u make NO effort to get a broad perspective on a matter that u r making incorrect comments about.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Huge? I would define huge as over 50 percent. Even Jeep says that only 12-15% of its vehicles hit the trails in a meaningful way. Yes, LR has a higher off-road rate than most, but statistically, it's the second or third owner that really pushes them hard. And how many of those accessories are fashion statements? Hard to really know. Anecdotally, I seldom see them at off roading sites. But they're amazing for sure.

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Right, herding sheep on a mountain ranch.

[@ericshutter5305]

The looks are growing on me... but the Defender seems to like de dealers garage much more then the owners garage ... Not good.

[@sbGOM]

Evidence? Oh yes that's right TFL! One Defender with issues. The other problems weren't of the Defender's making. Are they as reliable as Toyota. No. More likely to get quirky electronic issues? Probably. Are they as reliable as other modern Euros? Likely. Do I want to spend a lifetime driving Toyotas? Nope. Life's way to short.

[@Overitall805]

Will be worth 50k in 3 years and 20k in 8 years

[@bluethundar]

There's a lot of people out there with a lot of money...or more likely, debt.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Five liters of displacent divided by eight? You want to impress us with a displacement of each cylinder?

[@alexclipper7608]

I think it’s just a way of saying that it’s a 5-liter V8.

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@alexclipper7608 You think so?

[@alexclipper7608]

@@TinLeadHammer Why would I write it if I didn’t think it?