2023 Land Rover Defender transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2023 Land Rover Defender uses an 8-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 3 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2023 Land Rover Defender.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2023 Land Rover Defender: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo8-speed automaticAutomatic (S8)4WD
3.0L 6-cylinder turbo hybrid mild hybrid8-speed automaticAutomatic (S8)4WD
5.0L 8-cylinder supercharged8-speed automaticAutomatic (S8)4WD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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