This is the AJ20D6, the 3.0L Ingenium inline-six turbo-diesel from Jaguar Land Rover that powers the diesel Defender. It is engineered for efficiency, smooth operation, and off-road capability, mounted longitudinally with six cylinders and four valves each, high-pressure common-rail direct injection, and twin variable-geometry turbocharging for responsive power with minimal lag. A 48V mild-hybrid system assists acceleration and recovers energy, the engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic, and as a diesel it uses diesel fuel, AdBlue with SCR aftertreatment, a diesel particulate filter, and glow plugs. It makes about 296 hp and 650 Nm of low-end torque.
<High mileage, diesel-specific wear, and the demands of heavy-duty and off-road use are the usual reasons. A sound AJ20D6 restores the Defender's effortless low-RPM torque, towing and off-road capability, and refined, quiet cruising, with the engine inspected for compression before it ships. The mild-hybrid system works alongside the diesel rather than replacing it, so the swap is a diesel-engine job with the 48V hardware and aftertreatment accounted for.
<| Emission Norm | EPA Tier 3 (page also cites BS VI; confirm for your market) |
|---|---|
| Fuel System | High-pressure common-rail direct injection (diesel) |
| Hybrid System | 48V mild hybrid electric assist |
| Turbocharger | Twin variable-geometry turbos |
| Valves | 24 (4 per cylinder), DOHC |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Application | 2020 Land Rover Defender Engine (tune, year, market to be confirmed by VIN) |
| Sku | vaz731 |
| Price | $8,499.00 |
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