Land Rover Defender

The Defender price in India starts at ₹1.03 crore and goes up to ₹2.62 crore (ex-showroom). Defender is sold as one model in 90, 110 and 130 body styles, the Defender offers everything from rugged diesel variants to powerful V8 and the extreme Defender Octa. The Defender 130 adds more cabin space, while the Octa delivers sports car performance levels on road and off-road alike. Defender rivals include the BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE and Audi Q7.

Defender Key Highlights:
 

• Land Rover Defender comes in 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.

Defender Engines & Performance:

• The Defender car 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 Defender 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. 
• Defender mileage ranges between 6.8-10.08kmpl, though fuel economy is secondary to the Defender’s focus on performance and capability.
   

Defender Key Specifications of all Body Types:

Which Defender variant should you buy in 2026?

Defender 90: More suitable for city usage and smaller families due to its smaller footprint

Defender 110: Good off-roading characteristics and luxurious interior will be suitable for nuclear family

Defender 130: Suited for large families and cross-country road trips 

Defender Octa: Buy it if you want a supercar like performance in an SUV body style with all positives from Defender 110

Land Rover Defender: Dimensions

Here are the Defender dimensions for various body styles:

The 90 and regular 110 body styles are offered with coil springs in the lower-spec X-Dynamic HSE and X trims with air suspension as an optional fitment, while the top-end V8 versions get air suspension as standard. The Defender 130 and Octa versions also get standard air suspension.

Defender Interior and Exterior:

Interior

• Layered dashboard design
• 4-spoke steering wheel
• 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
• Drive selector stalk positioned on the panel below the touchscreen

Exterior

• Boxy overall design
• LED projector headlights
• U-shaped LED DRLs that are easily recognizable from a distance
• Square-shaped LED tail lights
• Tailgate-mounted spare wheel
• Iconic and distinctive rear design