Land Rover Defender

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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender is available in three wheelbase options: the 3-door Defender 90, the 5-door Defender 110 and the long-wheelbase Defender 130 with five doors.
 
The Defender 110 is the most popular body style of the SUV and buyers can choose from multiple petrol and diesel engine options.  The entry-level Defender 110 comes with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and is priced just above Rs 1 crore. The Defender also comes with a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine for buyers who want more power. It also gets a 3.0-litre diesel engine that is available on multiple variants.
 
The newest Defender launch is the 600hp plus Defender Octa that just went on sale in India. It comes with a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre V8 engine and even more hardcore off-road gear than the already quite capable standard model.
 
Land Rover Defender specifications
  • Land Rover Defender Price Price ₹ 1.28 crore onwards
  • Land Rover Defender Mileage MileageNA
  • Land Rover Defender Engine Capacity Engine1997cc
  • Land Rover Defender Transmission Transmission Auto
  • Land Rover Defender Fuel type Fuel typePetrol
  • Land Rover Defender Seating Capacity Seating Capacity 5 Seater
Land Rover Defender variants and prices

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Land Rover Defender Reviews

Published On Mar 05, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Defender Octa review: world's fastest off-roader

The Defender is already an off-road icon, but with the Octa, it’s been pushed to the extreme. It’s the ul...

Published On Jan 31, 2025 01:05:00 PM

Defender Octa video review

The Octa is the wildest iteration of the Defender. We tell you what it's like over a journey on smooth tarmac and off...

Published On Dec 01, 2024 01:52:00 PM

G class vs Wrangler vs Defender comparison video

With legacies forged in war and badges as powerful as the vehicles they’re fitted to, the Mercedes-Benz G-Glass...

Published On Nov 30, 2024 08:30:00 AM

Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes G Class vs Jeep Wranger c...

With legacies forged in war and badges as powerful as the vehicles they’re fitted to, we finally bring together...

Published On Apr 06, 2023 12:04:00 PM

Land Rover Defender 130 video review

The Land Rover Defender 130 is the largest iteration of the Defender and prices start at Rs 1.30 crore in India

Published On Mar 15, 2023 09:00:00 AM

Land Rover Defender 130 review: Worth the Stretch?

With more space for passengers and luggage, and the same rugged appeal and ability, this could be the best Defender yet.

Published On Nov 12, 2021 07:06:00 PM

Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender comparison video

The Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender are built to take you to the corners of the earth. Nikhil Bhatia gets a gli...

Published On Sep 25, 2021 08:00:00 AM

Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Low range isn’t unheard of in high-end SUVs. It’s just that in a Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender, i...

Published On Feb 09, 2021 06:45:00 PM

Land Rover Defender India video review

We were blown away by the all-new Land Rover Defender's abilities over a driving adventure in Namibia last year. Can ...

Published On Dec 26, 2020 08:00:00 AM

Land Rover Defender India review, test drive

After the arduous expanse of Namibia a few months ago, Land Rover’s new masterpiece faces its next big challeng...

Published On Apr 04, 2020 10:08:00 AM

2020 Land Rover Defender video review

The Land Rover Defender - an off-roading icon, has just been reimagined for 2020 in an all-new, high-tech form. But d...

Published On Mar 25, 2020 03:00:00 PM

2020 Land Rover Defender review, test drive

The all-new Land Rover Defender is back to take on the mantle of the most capable off-roader in the world. We go on a...

Land Rover Defender News

Published On Mar 26, 2025 12:41:00 PM

Land Rover Defender Octa price starts at Rs 2.59 crore

The Octa is the new range-topper of the Defender line-up.

Published On Mar 13, 2025 12:38:00 PM

2025 Defender Octa price announcement on March 26

The Octa dials up the Land Rover Defender’s off-road capabilities to 11, thanks to a 4.4-litre V8 engine and se...

Published On Jan 06, 2025 03:03:00 PM

2025 Defender V8 launched at Rs 1.39 crore

The Defender V8 is available across all three body styles: 90, 110 and 130.

Published On Aug 30, 2024 06:23:00 PM

Land Rover Defender classic revived via Bespoke division

Classic Defenders produced between 2012 and 2016 with cosmetic and mechanical upgrades are being offered for sale by ...

Published On Aug 13, 2024 03:29:00 PM

Land Rover Defender lineup rejigged in India

Defender loses two engine options; now available with 2.0-litre petrol, 5.0-litre V8 and 3.0-litre diesel.

Published On May 08, 2024 03:00:00 PM

Updated Land Rover Defender revealed with captain chairs ...

The three-row 130 now gets second row captain chairs as an extra; Defender line-up also refreshed with a more powerfu...

Published On Apr 25, 2024 03:17:00 PM

Hardcore Land Rover Defender Octa global debut on July 3

Defender Octa will be the most extreme V8-powered 4x4 Land Rover has yet produced.

Published On Mar 26, 2024 06:05:00 PM

Land Rover Defender Octa to debut later this year

Defender Octa to get a V8 and will be one of many “Octa” branded models.

Published On Feb 27, 2024 03:05:00 PM

Ineos Fusilier electric SUV revealed

Ineos Fusilier will rival upcoming small EV SUVs from Mercedes and Land Rover.

Published On Oct 13, 2023 05:52:00 PM

Defender, Range Rover line-up largest sellers for JLR in ...

They contribute to 72 percent of the brand's total orders at the moment.

Published On Aug 09, 2023 07:00:00 AM

Land Rover confirms smaller Defender, to join line-up by ...

The smaller Defender will sit on EMA architecture; will be positioned beside the next-gen Velar, Discovery Sport and ...

Published On Jun 02, 2023 01:32:00 PM

New JLR logo revealed for rebranded Jaguar Land Rover

The new logo will be the corporate identity of the parent company and will not appear on the cars and SUVs.

Published On Apr 26, 2023 03:01:00 PM

Land Rover Defender 130 gets 500hp V8

The V8 engine variant will become the most expensive Defender globally in the line-up, which includes the Defender 90...

Published On Mar 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM

Land Rover evaluating smaller Defender model

With the large SUV space already catered for, the next heading for the Defender is downward.

Published On Feb 28, 2023 03:24:00 PM

Land Rover Defender 130 launched; prices start from Rs 1....

This is the largest bodystyle on the Defender in India; is only luxury SUV with eight seater capacity.

Land Rover Defender FAQs

The Defender can be ordered in three body styles: 90, 110 and 130.

The Defender can be ordered with five, seven or eight seats, depending on the variant.

The Defender Octa is the most powerful variant with a 4.4-litre V8 from BMW that’s good for over 600hp.

The Defender takes on the Mercedes GLE, the Audi Q7 and the BMW X5 in India

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