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2027 Defender guide
The 2027 Defender adds a new Vertex trim, a six-seat Defender 110 with second-row captain's chairs, a new Namib Orange paint and a set of expedition accessories. It also drops two engines, and the Defender 110, from $65,000, is still the size most buyers around West Hartford, Avon and Simsbury should start with.
The short answer
For 2027, the Defender gets a new Vertex trim (from $96,000 on the 110), an available six-seat 110 with second-row captain's chairs, the new paint color Namib Orange for the 90 and 110, and new accessories including an Expedition Roof Light and a Tail Door Gear Carrier. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder and the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 are gone, so every Defender 110 trim now uses the 3.0-liter six. For most buyers the Defender 110 is the right size. It starts at $65,000, has four doors and up to seven seats, and offers more flexible cargo space than the 90 without the 130's long rear overhang.
New trim
Land Rover calls it "tough luxury." It adds extended front and rear bumpers, a larger profiled grille, revised fog lights, a gloss-black tailgate spoiler, body-color lower cladding and 22-inch diamond-turned wheels. The details give it away: yellow front brake calipers and matching yellow exposed recovery eyes. Inside, there's a knitted Ebony Forged textile finish.
New layout
The 110 now offers two second-row captain's chairs, which make the third row much easier to reach. It joins the existing five-seat and 5+2 layouts. For families who use the third row regularly, this is the most practical change of the year.
New color
Inspired by the Namib Desert, where the modern Defender was launched in 2020, and offered on the 90 and 110. It joins colors including Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Grey, Woolstone Green and Sargasso Blue.
New accessories and finishes
New factory accessories include an Expedition Roof Light, a Tail Door Gear Carrier and a Tail Door Spoiler. Buyers can also choose a new self-healing matte or gloss protective film for the paint, useful against trail scratches and winter road grit.
Sources: Land Rover's July 2026 release, "Tough luxury: new Defender Vertex leads design and accessory update"; the 2027 Defender 110 specifications on landroverusa.com; and July 2026 model-year coverage from KBB and TFLcar for the engine changes.
Three body sizes on one platform. Starting prices before destination: the 110 figure is from landroverusa.com's 2027 Defender 110 page, and the 90 and 130 figures are from its Defender overview (pricing effective April 1, 2026), which may not yet reflect every 2027 change.
| Spec | Defender 90 | Defender 110 | Defender 130 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $61,000 | $65,000 | $74,000 |
| Doors | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5, 6 or 7 Most flexible |
Up to 8, with captain's chairs available |
| Maximum cargo | About 58.3 cu ft | About 78.8 cu ft | About 80.9 cu ft |
| Cargo behind third row | No third row | Limited with the 5+2 layout | About 13.7 cu ft |
| Length | Shortest: two-door body | About 13.4 in shorter than the 130 | About 211 in |
| Best for | Couples, trails, tight parking | Families and all-round use | Large families and passengers who use the third row daily |
Cargo and length figures are published manufacturer and retailer specifications and vary by configuration. Seat counts are from landroverusa.com.
S
$65,000
X-Dynamic SE
$74,400
Trophy Edition
$87,400
X
$96,000
Vertex
$96,000
Every trim uses the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive and a twin-speed transfer box with low range. The S and X-Dynamic SE use Terrain Response. The X and Trophy models get Terrain Response 2, which can choose the right mode for the surface automatically. The Trophy Edition comes in Deep Sandglow Yellow or Santorini Black.
The X and the new Vertex cost the same, and they suit different buyers. The X is the luxury-focused top trim. The Vertex adds the rugged, accessory-ready look: extended bumpers, recovery eyes and 22-inch wheels. If you plan to use the vehicle off-road, it's worth comparing both in person.
The 90's two doors make rear-seat access awkward for daily family use. The 110 offers five, six or seven seats behind four doors.
The 110 is short enough for tight wooded trails, and avoids the 130's long rear overhang, which cuts the departure angle on steep exits and ledges. Our guide to where to take a Defender off-road from Connecticut covers where to use it.
Enough for a boat, a camper or a horse trailer. The 110 is rated to wade up to 35.4 inches.
The Defender 90 still makes sense as a second vehicle or for a couple who prize maneuverability. The Defender 130 is for families who fill the third row every day and need room behind it. Everyone in between is best served by the Defender 110.
The OCTA is the high-performance flagship of the Defender family, built for high-speed desert and off-road driving rather than as a step up in luxury from the 110 X or Vertex. For nearly all Connecticut buyers it's an enthusiast's choice. The 110 trims cover everyday driving, winter and trail use.
Every 2027 Defender 110 has all-wheel drive and a twin-speed transfer box with low range. Of the luxury SUVs we compare in our Connecticut winter SUV guide, it's the only one with low range on every trim. Low range lets the vehicle creep up a steep, unplowed driveway in Simsbury or Granby without spinning its tires. Terrain Response has a snow-and-ice setting, and Terrain Response 2 on the X and Trophy models can select it automatically. Fit dedicated winter tires from November, and the new protective film options are worth considering against road salt and sand.
With five 110 trims, three body sizes, new colors and new accessories, the exact Defender you want may not be on the lot. Use Build Your Own to spec your vehicle, then bring the configuration to Land Rover Hartford's team to price and order it, or to find the closest match in stock.
Land Rover Hartford carries the Defender 90, 110 and 130 for drivers in West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, Glastonbury and Western Massachusetts.
Shop Defender 110 → Build your DefenderA new Vertex trim, an available six-seat Defender 110 with second-row captain's chairs, a new Namib Orange paint for the 90 and 110, new accessories including an Expedition Roof Light and Tail Door Gear Carrier, and new matte and gloss protective film options. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 5.0-liter V8 are dropped. Every Defender 110 trim now uses the 3.0-liter six, and the only V8 left is the OCTA.
The 110 suits most buyers, with four doors, five to seven seats and a starting price of $65,000. The 90 suits couples and off-road enthusiasts who want the shortest Defender. The 130 suits families who regularly fill a third row and need cargo space behind it.
The 2027 Defender 110 starts at $65,000 for the S. The X-Dynamic SE starts at $74,400, the Trophy Edition at $87,400, and the X and new Vertex at $96,000, all before destination.
A new 2027 trim that Land Rover describes as "tough luxury," with extended bumpers, a larger grille, 22-inch diamond-turned wheels, yellow front brake calipers and matching yellow exposed recovery eyes.
The Defender 110 can be configured with five seats, six seats with second-row captain's chairs (new for 2027), or seven seats with a 5+2 layout.