View Photos of the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
The 2022 Defender 90 V8 is Land Rover's attempt to imbue its iconic off-roader with on-road performance credentials.
For the Land Rover Defender 90 V8, plopping a 518-hp supercharged V-8 into a short-wheelbase two-door SUV with an off-road-oriented background works about as well you'd expect. We still dig it.
The Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition's matte finish is the result of a scratch-resistant protective wrap that covers its glossy gray paint.
The name Defender 90 used to stand for a 90.0-inch wheelbase, but the axles of today's Defender 90 are separated by 101.9 inches.
Surprisingly, our Defender 90 V8 test car had an ideal 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution when we put it on our scales.
A supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 beast producing 518 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque motivates the Defender V8.
The D90 V8 comes with a sport-tuned suspension that helps the chassis effectively deal with the extra speed that comes from its blown V-8.
Unfortunately, the Defender V8's stiffer suspension limits its wheel articulation, meaning its tires easily lose contact with the ground when navigating large obstacles.
Though our test car shot to 60 mph in a quick 4.4 seconds, it needed a lengthy 195 feet to stop from 70 mph.
The Defender 90 V8's standard 22-inch all-season tires look chunky, but they are the main culprits behind this Land Rover's lengthy stopping distances and reduced off-road capability.
At just $140, the Defender's 11.4-inch touchscreen upgrade is an easy option decision to make.
The two-door Defender's back seat isn't as easy to access as the four-door model's, but it is surprisingly comfortable and can even house three occupants seated abreast.
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8
View Photos of the 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD
View Photos of the 1987 Sterling 825SL
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Interior Photos
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Exterior Photos
