Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender price in India starts at ₹98.00 lakh and goes up to ₹2.60 crore (ex-showroom). Sold as one model in 90, 110 and 130 body styles, the Defender offers everything from rugged diesel variants to luxury-laden V8s and the extreme Defender Octa. The Defender 130 adds more cabin space, while the Octa delivers sports-car levels of performance both on and off the road.

Land Rover Defender rivals include the BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE and Audi Q7.

Land Rover Defender Highlights

• Three body styles: 90 (compact 3-door), 110 (versatile 5-door), 130 (extended with 3 rows).
• Defender Octa uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 635hp, 0–100kph in ~4s.
  Defender 130 is the most practical with improved legroom and cabin comfort, ideal for large families.
• Advanced off-road hardware: full-time AWD, Terrain Response, air suspension.
• Defender interior is rugged yet premium, with washable surfaces, high-quality trims and modern infotainment.

• Personalisation options across trims, accessories and limited editions.
  
  

  Land Rover Defender Engines & Performance

• The Land Rover Defender is offered with a range of engines including a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, 3.0-litre mild-hybrid diesel, a 5.0-litre V8, and the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 in the Octa. All versions get Torque Converter Auto with AWD as standard. 

• The Octa produces 635hp and 750Nm, sprinting from 0–100kph in around 4 seconds, while the Defender 130’s petrol mild-hybrid is tuned for smooth highway performance. 

• Efficiency ranges between 6.8 kmpl - 11.11 kmpl, though fuel economy is secondary to the Defender’s focus on performance and capability.