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lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3167

Puma 2.2 and 2.4 Defenders.

l've been looking for a Puma 110 and have noticed that the 2.4 version seems a lot cheaper than the 2.2 even if it's a really nice example.

For instance l was looking at a 2015 2.2 last week advertised at £32,995 and l've just seen a 2010 2.4 in similar condition at £21,995.

Also the very low mileage (under 10,000) 2.2' SW's seem to sell at £40,000+ but there's been a 2007 3,600 mile 2.4 XS 110 SW on sale for over 12 months initially at £39,995 and now £35,000 and it's still not sold.

l thought there wasn't much difference between the two, in fact a dealer in Macclesfield told me the 2.2 "lacks torque" and the 2.4 is better.

31st May 2025 7:22pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 973

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Each to their own but it’s probably people chasing the latest ones possible. Tax is probably another thing with that old debate.
2.4 for me, personally - just because there’s no DPF.

The later ones seem to be rusting quicker also. Whether that’s because JLR knew they were ending production so cut back on corrosion protection etc (money saving)

There’s no right answer. I’d just buy the best example for your budget. I’d save £10k and buy the low mileage 2.4 and leaves money to improve it.

There’s no noticeable difference between engine output/delivery. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

31st May 2025 8:44pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 665

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

Having run both, I tend to prefer the 2.4,

If maintaining the vehicle yourself there engine bay is not quite as jam packed, the 2.2 always seems like they just jammed the lot in and started cutting the bulkhead until they got clearance or the DPF.

There’s also some cost cutting and strange decisions. The late bulkhead hinge captive nuts for example are now causing problems causing rust (just worked on a 2015 with a gaping hole in bulkhead pillar above the bottom hinge). Cheap centre diff, going back to 2 pin diffs in front of 110 etc.

Going from 2.2 into 2.4 the 2.4 does seem slightly less refined but more “Land Rover”

31st May 2025 9:50pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20851

Can’t comment on a 2.2, but what I can say is 2.4 related, and I’m glad there isn’t a DPF. _\Hennessey|Venom| F5/___
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31st May 2025 9:57pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 947

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Fuji White

I run a 2.2 90 and it doesn't miss a beat.

I've also had a 2.4 which was also great. Out of the 2 the 2.2 does feel that it drives better but this could all be psychological and nothing more than the 2.2 being a newer vehicle.

The 2.4 was rust proofed by a previous owner using a company that specialises in Defenders using Dinitrol. I was surprised that there wasn't more of an attempt by Land Rover to rust proof the 2.2 better, particularly the rear wheel arches?

A| lot of 2.2's appear to be "Garage Queens" with folk buying them as an investment that they only take out at the weekend in good weather? Mine is a very usable daily drive.

Jim

1st Jun 2025 4:58am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3672

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

some 2011 2.4s avoid the higher tax DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

1st Jun 2025 7:35am

jbcollier

Member Since: 29 Apr 2024
Location: Edmonton AB
Posts: 233

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

I happily run a 2.4. That said, 2.4s are just older. Things deteriorate over time so any 2.4 is likely to have more issues (hopefully minor) than a 2.2. Simple math.

1st Jun 2025 2:38pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3167

Well, l am still looking.

l will take a 2.2 or a 2.4 so long as it isn't in the £700 road tax category.

2nd Jun 2025 12:52pm

revd

Member Since: 20 Apr 2024
Location: England
Posts: 254

Go with what you know and buy another Td5

2nd Jun 2025 1:00pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3167

l would, if l could find a decent 110 XS, there's plenty of TDCi's but not seen any TD5's

But also the TDCi would be better for business use.

10th Jun 2025 12:26am

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1999

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

i prefer the 2.4 which is personal preference really, appearance can be altered but service history and maintenance can't, buy the best looked after and then start your journey customising and upgrading

2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

10th Jun 2025 7:17am

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3794

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

A major plus, hear in Ausiie at least, is that the 2.2 has the 6 speed gearbox, making for much more relaxed engine revs when cruising.

11th Jun 2025 12:00am

jbcollier

Member Since: 29 Apr 2024
Location: Edmonton AB
Posts: 233

So does the 2.4. All pumas had the 6 speed.

11th Jun 2025 12:57am

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