Land Rover Defender 90 ultimate review - off-road, on-road & launched to 60mph!

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This is the new Land Rover Defender 90 - and Mat's here to tell you everything you need to know about it!
So what are the key features? Well for starters, gone are the four doors from the regular Defender - the 90 only comes two! However, that doesn't necessarily mean you're short of space on the inside. Don't believe us? Well, you'll have to check out the video to see for yourself!
What's more, when it comes to performance, the 90 has more than enough engine choices to meet your needs. We've got our hands on the D250 edition for this video, which is powered by a 3-litre straight-six diesel with (you guessed it...) 250hp. There's also a choice of petrol engines, with the range-topper being the P525 which delivers 525hp from a 5-litre supercharged V8!
And of course, given it's a Defender, it's still absolutely jam-packed with electronic features & fittings to handle some of the toughest off-road terrain possible!
The question is, with prices starting at £45,000, does the Defender 90 have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with its four-doored brother? You'll have to keep watching to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Price
01:25 Exterior Design
03:01 Interior
04:15 Back Seats
05:27 Boot
06:17 Five Annoying Features
08:57 Five Good Features
11:35 Engines
12:35 Off-roading
14:46 0-60mph
15:10 Driving
16:42 Verdict
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[@carwow]

Two doors or four... Which Defender would you choose?!

[@vaulthector]

I choose CLARKSON'S no door tractor Actually 4 door makes it look bigger , makes it look like a real S U V

[@2blockmaster449]

4 door

[@warzz4258]

2 door look cool and nostalgic.Reminds me the older defenders

[@lorenzz2010]

4 door coz its a SUV

[@UltraJaff]

2

[@user-id4cu1hp6j]

Mat: wealthy farmers *Proceeds to show Jeremy Clarkson in a farm*

[@straightbusta2609]

The show was amazing AF. Good to hear a new season is coming

[@supramk515]

am farm doge

[@macbitz]

😂

[@daawerkhan2943]

What was the time when it was said?

[@ChrisLeiter]

@@daawerkhan2943 0:03

[@DonVeeto911]

I love that when you said wealthy farmers they showed a picture of Clarkson.😂😂

[@RahRahGreg]

And Mat also wears a navy field jacket quite often 😂

[@doubleL_S]

@@RahRahGreg Matt likes to pretend he isnt rich lol.

[@DonVeeto911]

@@RahRahGreg 😂😂 he is humble… I think.

[@roberthoward9500]

@@doubleL_S Well compared to Jeremy Clarkson he isn't.

[@dragospahontu]

@@RahRahGreg he's pretty poor

[@muditahlawat]

10:40 "Looks like this car is pleased to see me." 🤣🤣

[@TheIceMurder2]

🤣🤣😭

[@jackharris4334]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ChrisN06999]

"...a snorkel as well, it's really handy when you're cruising through Chelsea." I felt that.

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Why do people say Chelsea all the time? For example they'll say turn left right or Chelsea. Just always wondered that, plus I kind of hate it. It's my ex wife's 1st name. 🤢🤮

[@user-zg9nl8gl2g]

@@TheMeanmarine13 these types of cars are Chelsea tractors

[@smallhatshatethetruth7933]

You need a snorkel for the Sea!

[@johnpeterdean1653]

Good for London this past week......LOL.....Flooded roads

[@user-zg9nl8gl2g]

@@johnpeterdean1653 good Don’t feel bad for any of them

[@OkOk-ru3ln]

Im gonna go broke after considering,shortlisting and buying all these cars

[@craigdavid6668]

The Defender will almost certainly send you broke😂

[@OkOk-ru3ln]

@@craigdavid6668 yes 😂 for sure

[@turboeverything1505]

Im broke just looking at them 🤣

[@OkOk-ru3ln]

@@turboeverything1505 😂

[@ahyaan2552]

@@OkOk-ru3ln how much is an engine for one, hopefully its on discount

[@joash9522]

The sheep literally respond to matt at the end 😂

[@saromal6605]

sheep whisperer!

[@TheIceMurder2]

The way they were all just staring at him. 😂

[@Andrew-wf6fi]

I know 😂

[@HughRussell06]

“You wooly idiot” -Mat Watson, 2021

[@bigian279]

Excellent line! - I'm going to try and use that as much as can in conversation this week!

[@evarity]

"Lamb chop" 🐑

[@Has7DCT]

@@evarity Also mutton chops 🥩

[@00kidney]

And he talks to sheep to! I'm in awe!

[@__reeceo___]

Shush

[@jamesf8864]

*too

[@nathiolifant6842]

Shear driving err... Ewe

[@younesten5106]

I want to buy this legendary car, is this beautiful car sold in Canada and Norway 🤔

[@camallan1]

Ewe should be

[@abayamangali]

9:18 I didn’t like the fact Mat sat on that wind deflector

[@joeyzwier]

Why ?

[@abayamangali]

@@joeyzwier he could’ve break it (which I’m pretty sure he didn’t)

[@joeyzwier]

@@abayamangali I wouldn't care not my car

[@abayamangali]

@@joeyzwier yeah true

[@gobinduppal4429]

@@joeyzwier that's trashy talk. Only trashy people act that way. People with class treat other people's property better than their own.

[@soy_ron]

"Looks like this defender is pleased to see me" 😀😀😀 Matt you are silly

[@drfahds1]

Mat keeps saying Trusted dealers. Who have met a trustworthy second hand car dealer

[@puciohenzap891]

I think only the dealer itself would call it trustworthy :))))

[@zsb707]

Isn't trusted dealer an oxymoron? 😀

[@fluidefluide1128]

There's isn't a queue of people saying " I have ! I have ! " anywhere. At all. Ever.

[@VicioTHEdriver]

11:58 that sheep really looks interested on purchasing the Defender... Did you speak to it at the end of the review?

[@user-gw5rs7fp9j]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@kaif6610]

underrated comment

[@hello7533]

He referred it to carwow for a great deal on the new defender.

[@jakovbrizic]

I saw one on the road a few days ago... You all can say what you want about the new defender, but it sure looks spectacular.

[@yes8032]

Honestly it would be hilarious if mat accidentally says “dougscore” at the end instead of his verdicts

[@carwow]

Who's Doug?... 😏

[@embargoo7885]

@@carwow _who's let the Doug out?_

[@Z3t487]

@@embargoo7885 Nasty.

[@NashvilleUK]

@@carwow someone with 2 million less subscribers that also likes Defenders 😅

[@MrPeteJMc]

Mats got to wear a pair of shorts before he says it.

[@a.martin3982]

Love the clean cut British interiors. Really calming

[@alfies98]

When mat leaves, this channel will probably die. hes the best car reviewer.

[@darralnolan5792]

Don't fart in the soup mate it isn't worth the hassle.

[@alfies98]

@@darralnolan5792 wat

[@smoath]

I'm just commenting so I get notified of this conversation develops.

[@darralnolan5792]

@@alfies98 sorry... For some reason all my texts are posting to the youtube comments.

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

Here in the countryside there are only two kind of vehicles: pickup trucks and Defenders… I love this car!

[@diogosalvado7889]

Old defenders. Not this one. Impossible to fix on the go...

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

I used to hate this design. Recently unfortunately I have fallen in love with it. However I am still not sold on it as a Defender. I can't help but feel like it's more of a Discovery than a proper Defender. Idk.

[@johnpaulonyeama9931]

What no no no it's nothing like a discovery to mee

[@sunkingozy5051]

@@johnpaulonyeama9931 its one of the best off-roaders you can buy right now, so absolutely nothing like a Discovery

[@Deedumdee]

I used to think the new 110 was more a new Discovery than a new Defender, but recently realised it's actually the new Range Rover. The people who used to buy Range Rovers, the country gent types or people fancy themselves as such will be put off by the new Range Rovers because they're now gaudy new money monstrosities, but the new Defender has the right mix of being too expensive for the proles, isn't too showy about it, and can tow a horsebox over a damp field. All of which is possibly a problem for the 90, because all the types of people I can think of who want a new Defender would want a 110, unless maybe the country gents will be buying them for their country wives to do the weekly M&S run.

[@anandpushkar7510]

I think it's good but not great design wise , although the capability is more than enough

[@anandpushkar7510]

@Jens Laukens I mean the defenders are selling quite well ,pretty sure many Australians bought it too, please elaborate why you think it's crap because the worst thing about it to me is the price ,lol

[@Avio033]

Best car channel on KZbin. Perhaps even best car channel alltogether. Top Gear/Grand Tour is hillarious but so is Mat and he always goes in great detail. Keep m coming Carwow!

[@chickentonight22]

Not a fan of 4x4's, but I've always had a soft spot for a Defender.

[@fraka899]

Only idiots buy 4x4 for show only

[@antoinewilliams129]

It’s apart of the DNA to find 4x4’s at least appealing.

[@sourmarshmellow]

good luck mate cuz now it is soft hehe

[@rich7447]

I wouldn't consider a daily driver that doesn't have 4wd and ground clearance. It doesn't take many snow storms for them to prove their worth, but unfortunately not many 4x4 are actually 4wd anymore. I even had to add front and rear lockers to my Ram to get me through the deep stuff.

[@rich7447]

@Jens Laukens Brit that lived in Canada for 20+ years before moving to the US in 2005.

[@chefcamsey1375]

When you were talking about the petrol engine version. That sheep had a genuine look of interest in it's eyes 🤣

[@destroyerarmor2846]

No just no.

[@CyberBoy8799]

I guess Jeremy Clarkson is considered a farmer now

[@ksatrya]

He farms ig

[@thomaslieven8447]

Design-wise this car had to land with me.. now, I love it! Really desirable

[@PauloHeaven]

Matt you killed it. "Looks like this Defender is pleased to see me" 🤣 actually you pressed a button to make it happen

[@shahidrainudeen225]

I like the scene Mat and sheep fight😂🤣😆

[@faustinaadu2284]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this for soo long

[@tiga8032]

12months waiting list, in you're wondering. This 90 version would be all I needed :)

[@Hermitmaster]

Matt and his team are my go-to car reviewers now. Another great job.

[@What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch]

one of the most MIND BLOWING cars so far!

[@borjastick]

I saw one of these parked in a field at a clay shoot today. I must say it looked mighty fine and really good in the flesh.

[@Cla55icG00se]

11:36 Sir Sheep was also interested in the review! Amazing work!

[@dm_hater8388]

This is the first time I’ve looked at a Rover exterior and interior and actually been interested in its visual appeal for the price point

[@SaintMecha]

Finally something Not an EV or a Toyota GR for Matt to simp about. Refreshing.

[@chaosparticles]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@rishigannamani7340]

this 4k quality is amazing matt keep it up

[@rayom1024]

Thanks ~~~

[@Callum12able]

I bet those that say they prefer the "old version" haven't actually been in both vehicles. To my mind this new version is vastly superior in everyway - from its off road ability, the way it tows, its comfort, safety, right thru to its on road handling. The old one was always a bit of a pig's ear - given that it was designed using 1940s architecture and hadnt really changed over the past 65+ years. Yes its an expensive vehicle, but isnt everything now? Basic price is £45k and at present you can run one of these for a year and sell it for the same price as you bought it for, as the demand is so strong for them and the factory's output is low due to availability of components etc. Dont forget when the series 1 was introduced in the late 40s, it was deemed a very expensive vehicle and less than a 1000 were sold in the first years as a result - a far cry from this new Defender Come on you sceptics enter the 21st Century and pull yourself out of the 1940s

[@Hattonbank]

You are right. The old Defender sold 300 a week, the new one, even with shortages, is selling 2,000 per week.

[@amoghhampiholi820]

Day 3 of asking Matt and Carwow for a 90s JDM drag race

[@sanatandharma4435]

Hi Matt, the old Defender did not have the aluminium chequer plate fitted, owners put it on! Yes, it strenghtens the panel underneath it and allows you climb on it.

[@christiandeuer2425]

I love this kind of Offroader like this! Three Doors, Short, big Wheels, higher Body. Like Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco or Suzuki Jimny and others.

[@JC-du3gw]

Please do an all gen BMW M5 drag race

[@chkushwanth18]

Legend says that mat ate that sheep after the shoot

[@xa-27-animesh3]

Defender is surely pleased to see u matt

[@Samxdr_]

Awesome video and the sheep are awesome

[@CARSHOPcambodia]

Waiting for Defender Vs G 63 AMG.

[@Mahlorihlori]

Yup that’s me

[@janwszoek1578]

Svr will come hheeehee

[@barathm9514]

Lol it's already there...check

[@ultraguy8771]

Wrangler 392 also.

[@joona175]

More like G500

[@sjprosactivities800]

Hi mat can you please do a review on Porsche 918 Spyder ?? And a drag race with the 918 Spyder and some other cars like 911 turbo S and Mercedes benz C63

[@Thenewgalaxynote]

the fact theres a two door supercharged V8 offroading legend out there that looks adorable and timeless makes my worl brighter

[@romeopulasaria7924]

The M5CS Matt!!!!!!!! Everybody's got it, we're waiting for youuyyu

[@Treyttt000]

I wonder if Mat had the money would he choose the 90 or still remain with his Jimny🤔

[@Supercars.of.Australia]

I dont like the fact they tried to make an old design look new. But having seen some in real life, they did an alright job i think

[@HughRussell06]

In video and pictures they look small but in person they look way bigger

[@Supercars.of.Australia]

@@HughRussell06 yeah its definitely a massive car

[@HughRussell06]

@@Supercars.of.Australia yeah mainly bc it was way wider

[@miketaylor1916]

Those wheels are epic!!!

[@USGBCLIGREENSCHOOLS]

thank you so much for reviewing the 90 defender. I actually have the 110 defender and was thinking how cool it would be to have the 90 version as well.

[@joeyj9638]

Those sheep’s made my day. Standing there like “ what’s this bloke talking about! “

[@hardiksnair735]

Miss those old carwow reviews , where mat would walk up to the car and compare it with something unrelated to it ( most of the time )...

[@me-fe8pd]

Malayali🙃

[@4WDG]

I love this guys reviews - he’s absolutely hilarious

[@DJ-Lee_S]

When mat said "I think this defender is pleased to see me" that really got me I'm dying here 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@indiaffandi3637]

Next time when reviewing offroad cars could you mention the torque since that’s more relevant?

[@christopherredhead4182]

11:40 sheep just chilling 😂

[@yasirjuma4377]

Haha I loved it when you mentioned serengeti my country Tanzania 🤩🇹🇿

[@adkc19]

I have done it, arrives next week!

[@nigelclats6970]

I would go with a 90 hard top,no back seats and a dog guard,perfect. Shame they don't bring it to NZ without a double mortgage.

[@reecedrury4145]

Snorkel would help around Chelsea/London at the moment....

[@Deryque]

The defender is pleased to see you. Looks like you know how to press its buttons

[@cpm_legend6606]

I like the fact mat launches every car he reviews these days

[@choosumfat]

I really love the new Defender inside and especially out; looks sweet as hell and is no doubt seriously capable. But it's a car for KZbinrs and "wealthy farmers" so "go right ahead and Buy It" is probably as irrelevant a conclusion as can be.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

This car is good for who's meant to be: wealthy farmers, land owners, and their wives.

[@JCHForestry]

The old defender owners have already switched to Japanese pick ups

[@JCHForestry]

@@mokubakaiba1751 anything japanese and 4x4

[@rahulbalaji5557]

Also Clarkson: talks about being the poorest person in the tent in dubai

[@NMSHAFKI]

-I love you reviews-

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome video!😸

[@kudakwashezvaita1017]

I was so hurt when they discontinued the old boxed design. 😭😭😭

[@sooofancier]

I want to see Grace Watson on a carwow review! carwow and Mat MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@carwow]

One day 😏

[@firsttodothat375]

Great video

[@TC08771]

Depends on the use, if family 110 if not 90. I’m ordering the 90.

[@davidbillberg2203]

110 comments in 2 min? damn. The car is amazing!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Why, what did the Defender 110 say about its little brother?

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@pigeonpoo1823 uuh, I don't know?

[@misterminister3858]

amazing for picking up groceries maybe but then again it might be a tad expensive

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@misterminister3858 yeah maybe. But it's cool.

[@danieljoy8097]

who else thought that mat had a sling on his left arm during the off-road part

[@willyd-adv]

That's a lovely Discovery

[@saquibmomin857]

Love ur videos

[@zindroxyt7869]

17:00🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Crazyklonk]

Carwow when's the Model S plaid coming

[@snakeeyes9246]

When the panels line up properly without having to go aftermarket.

[@neddane898]

@@snakeeyes9246 💀

[@bl4ke537]

I love watching these videos although i have 5 more years until im aloud to drive

[@Chuene05]

I'd definitely enjoy the Kruger National Park with this!

[@RogerM88]

The Toyota LC Prado commercial van version, seems way more suited as a workhorse. If you want to skip the pick-up market.

[@gc2234]

The Defender 110 commercial van is way better.

[@rich7447]

The LC will be in the shop a whole lot less than any LR.

[@gc2234]

@@rich7447 But you'll be in the Chiropractors office a lot more after driving that awful LC. 😂 The Defender's ride feels likes a cushion full of marshmallows compared to the Toyota.

[@rich7447]

@@gc2234 We have an LC 150 (Lexus GX 460) and it is a great ride. I also save a lot of wear and tear on the back by not having to push it off the road to wait for the tow truck.

[@gc2234]

@@rich7447 I used to have a Lexus GX and it was awful compared to my current Defender. Clearly you have very low standards. 😂 And I've never needed to worry about my back because my Defender has been absolutely bulletproof.

[@Damo1998]

The only thing this car is best at in it's class is breaking down.

[@JCHForestry]

My 2006 L200 beats it for practicality, reliability and matches its off road potential

[@angelgamesyt3888]

Love from Colombia!!

[@user-tn9qr1vi8p]

Wizzle is amazing guys! Sold my SQ5 in 20minutes.. car was collected 2 days later for exactly the money I was after! Well worth a try.

[@Baldy444]

Replace the engine with a 400 mile range EV unit and it would be perfect 👌

[@rich7447]

That kind of thinking is destroying the car industry.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

@@rich7447 if that thinking destroys the car industry it has no right to survive.

[@rich7447]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 Unfortunately what we are ending up with is a whole bunch of very similar looking models with close to identical specs. The eco warriors are pushing regulations that incentivize vehicles as an appliance.

[@jacksoncrist3984]

10:39 😭😂😂🤚

[@tanmayharakuni]

I love your videos

[@kamathamvilohith8820]

wow its amazing mat watson sir there is one thing i like about carwow and mat what is that means mat does very funny things while reviewing a vehicle which makes the viewer more entertaining and he also tells all the important information about the reviewing vehicle thus the carwow is seperated from other car review channels some reviewers speak like a waiter in a restaurent means they say just the specs and they drive and they show the design of the car and thats it and thats too boring but with mat its not like that its very entertaining and interesting and ofcourse i like the landrover defender 90 with steel wheels because its so rugid and good looking{atleast for me} thank you carwow and thank you mat for helping to decide which version of defender to buy and keep it up mat

[@implodingbaby]

i usually hate suv's but this seems charming to me for some reason

[@waleed172]

Still waiting for a Mat Watson and Doug DeMuro collab!

[@Hadi_765lt]

@@straightbusta2609 lol

[@HughRussell06]

@@straightbusta2609 and show his quirks and features

[@puciohenzap891]

Mat would then probe Doug with his stick as revenge xD

[@christiandeuer2425]

The question, they understand each other in language?

[@MePeterNicholls]

That acceleration is pretty good!

[@scrabble1000]

Ordered mine in June, 6 month waiting list !

[@Paravantos]

I’m curious: will it go to the junkyard after the first owner (3 years) or the second (5 years)??? The new land cruiser will run circles around this and circles around the junkyards where the Land Rovers are buried. Even after 20 years.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Let's see what Hoovie says?

[@grantburrows1188]

To my mind Matt is one of the best car reviewers today. No one comes close! He is definitely the only one who could bring Top Gear back to life! At 60 he’ll be primed to put the Grand Tour on steroids and then he can end his life as a true car journalist talking to sheep on his own farming programme!

[@christophkragolnik420]

Pls make an offroad comparison to the Ineos Grenadier when it comes out😁🙏🏼 Very nice video though👌🏼

[@riadinrisanto4766]

Those steel wheels are something to die for!

[@menamescho]

Prefer the old version, why stop making perfection? Cool video, thanks 👍

[@LancesterHardwood]

Pedestrian protection! But the old design was just perfect!

[@reapertalon]

the old one was really good off the road, no denying that, but it was a pig on the road, and it didn't sell well, but, I like the old defender, but the new one's nice too

[@Callum12able]

Old version is inadequate in all ways. It was as you would expect from a vehicle designed in 40s

[@Hattonbank]

Old one sold 300 per week and was becoming a safety non compliant, expensive to build vehicle. The new one is selling 2000 per week. Wise move JLR!

[@Callum12able]

There is no comparison to old and new, both on and off road - as the new one wins in both aspects hands down. Yes I have both and work them being a farmer

[@harrywilkins9897]

It still has the old interior- it's been updated

[@Hattonbank]

Totally new interior with new materiads, even if the style, like the outside, has some design ques from the old Defender

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

Love my '22 Defender 90 S P300

[@DeeJayAdverb]

I want to see Matt do a Bronco review soon!!! :)