The 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound has joined the lineup with a starting price of $85,975. This new trim level comes with a unique feature, as it only offers two rows with seating for five instead of the usual three for eight. The missing third row means there’s now nearly 50 inches of open floor space behind the second row, translating to 47 cubic feet and expanding to 89 cubes with the back seats stowed. A rubber floor mat that can be folded over the rear bumper for added scratch protection, extra cubbies and latch points, and a new cargo net are all part of the Outbound experience. Paint colors are limited to Carpathian Grey, Fuji White, Eiger Gray, and Santorini Black.
The Defender 130 Outbound looks like something a Bond villain would take overlanding, with its rear side-mounted accessories and a color-matched panel that replaces the windows. The set of black 20-inch wheels mounted on Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac All-Terrain tires are standard, while all-season rubber is available for no extra cost, and larger 22-inch rollers are optional too. Every Outbound is powered by Land Rover’s 395-hp 3.0-liter straight-six, which features an electric supercharger and a 48-volt hybrid system.
Land Rover has made the Defender SUV appeal to as many people as possible by offering four-, six-, and eight-cylinder powertrains, two- and four-door body styles, and long (110) and longer (130) wheelbases. For 2024, more Land Rover Defenders can be equipped with a V-8, as 130 models are now available with the supercharged 5.0-liter, which pumps out 493 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. The engine upgrade comes with a hefty price hike, as the V-8 version of the 130 starts at $118,075.
The regular 2024 Defender 130 adds the new V-8 option and replaces the rearmost side glass with panels. This trim level still has three rows of seating as it has a longer wheelbase than the Outbound. The Defender 110 P500 also arrives with the new 493-hp supercharged V-8. Customers who prefer the shorter 110 model can also add new retro graphics and contrasting colors with the County appearance pack for just $600.
Land Rover has come a long way in making their Defender SUV more versatile and appealing to a wider audience. With the addition of new trims and powertrain options, customers now have more choices than ever before. The 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound and V-8 trims are exciting additions to an already impressive lineup.
