The maximum towing capacity for the P400e stands at 6,613 pounds, a notable decrease compared to the towing capacities of the regular 3.0- and 2.0-liter versions at 8,201 and 7,716 pounds, respectively. Exclusively available in the four-door 110 variant, the plug-in Defender features 20-inch wheels and air suspension as standard.
In contrast to many electrified versions of existing vehicles, Land Rover’s new hybrid maintains an appearance very similar to its more gasoline-dependent counterparts. There are no sealed grilles or light blue accents—just a Defender with a charging port on its left side that could easily be mistaken for an additional fuel inlet when closed.
However, there’s some disappointing news. The plug-in hybrid Defender will be part of the 2021 lineup in the U.K., but Land Rover has stated to The Drive that it will not be offered for sale in the United States due to… reasons. Perhaps they are waiting to observe the performance of Jeep’s Wrangler 4XE first.
In the United States, the most significant improvement for the 2021 Land Rover Defender is the introduction of a new X-Dynamic variant, a trim level positioned between the current Defender X and base Defender models. It features seats and a center console upholstered in a material called Robustec, inspired by fabrics utilized in extreme outdoor activities. Additionally, it includes Silicon Satin skid plates on the front and rear, as well as blacked-out wheels, mirror caps, side sills, and fender trims.
2021 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic, Land Rover
In the U.S., the 2021 Land Rover Defender will remain available with a turbocharged four-cylinder or a mild-hybrid straight-six engine. While we do not support breaking any import regulations, due to the lack of visible distinctions of the plug-in model, it is unlikely that anyone would notice if an individual were to covertly import a P400e.
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