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 GLE and Audi Q7.

Defender Key Highlights:

• 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.
• Personalization 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 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.

Which Defender variant should you buy?

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