Land Rover

Land Rover Defender

Land Rover’s square-cut off-roader comes to India as the three-door 90, the five-door 110 and the long 130, with the OCTA as a separate performance flagship. A 2.0 petrol opens the range, but the 350 PS 3.0 diesel is the version most buyers should look at; the supercharged V8s and the OCTA suit people who rate speed and sound above fuel bills.

₹1.07 – 2.62 croreEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 1997–5000 cc
Mileage: 7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP)

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At a glance

3.0 diesel with 700 Nm from ₹1.36 crore
Air suspension lifts the 110 to 293 mm for off-road driving
Wades through up to 900 mm of water, 1,000 mm in the OCTA
Tows up to 3,500 kg
OCTA: 635 PS twin-turbo V8, 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds
130 can be specified with up to eight seats

Our pick at each price

110 X-Dynamic HSE₹1.07 crore
The 3.0 diesel at ₹1.36 crore. It pulls hard from low revs, claims about 11.5 km/l on the WLTP cycle against roughly 7 km/l for the V8s, and already has the panoramic roof, cooled front seats and surround camera.
130 X-Dynamic HSE₹1.46 crore
The diesel 130 at ₹1.46 crore, but only if you need a third row. It costs ₹10.1 lakh more than the same 110 and is 341 mm longer, which you will feel in city parking and tight trails.

Rivals

Porsche Cayenne Coupé₹1.57 – 2.13 crore
Audi SQ8₹1.81 crore
Porsche Cayenne₹1.51 – 2.11 crore

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Land Rover Defender specifications

Claimed mileage7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP)
Transmission8-speed automatic
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol, Diesel
Engine1997–5000 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	2.0 turbo petrol, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid
Gearboxes	8-speed automatic
Power	300-635 PS
Torque	400-750 Nm
Claimed mileage	7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP)
Seats	5
Length	4758 mm
Width	2008 mm
Height	1967 mm
Wheelbase	3022 mm
Ground clearance	218 mm
Boot space	786 litres
Fuel tank	90 litres

Land Rover Defender variants: price and features

Base variant
Defender
110 X-Dynamic HSE
Petrol · 1997 cc · Automatic
₹1.07 croreOn-road price
Key features
- 2.0 turbo petrol, 300 PS and 400 Nm
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
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- 2.0 turbo petrol, 300 PS and 400 Nm
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
- 3D surround camera
- 13.1-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Meridian sound system
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Defender
110 X-Dynamic HSE
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.5 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.36 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹28.90 lakh more than 110 X-Dynamic HSE for
- 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 350 PS and 700 Nm
- Adaptive cruise control
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- 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 350 PS and 700 Nm
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
- Adaptive cruise control
- 3D surround camera
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Defender
110 Trophy Edition (Deep Sandglow Yellow)
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.36 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹0.10 lakh more than 110 X-Dynamic HSE for
- Deep Sandglow Yellow paint
- 20-inch gloss black wheels
- Black contrast roof
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- Deep Sandglow Yellow paint
- 20-inch gloss black wheels
- Black contrast roof
- Trophy Edition badging
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Defender
110 Trophy Edition (Keswick Green)
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.36 croreOn-road price
Same price as 110 Trophy Edition (Deep Sandglow Yellow), and adds
- Keswick Green paint
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- Keswick Green paint
- 20-inch gloss black wheels
- Black contrast roof
- Trophy Edition badging
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Defender
90 X
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.2 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.43 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹6.90 lakh more than 110 Trophy Edition (Keswick Green) for
- Short three-door body
- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
- Meridian surround sound system
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- Short three-door body
- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats
- Adaptive Dynamics with Terrain Response 2
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110 X
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.4 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.44 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹1.10 lakh more than 90 X for
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
- Electronic active rear differential
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- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
- Electronic active rear differential
- ClearSight interior rear-view mirror
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Defender
130 X-Dynamic HSE
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.4 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.46 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹2.00 lakh more than 110 X for
- Longest body, with up to eight seats as an option
- 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 700 Nm
- Sliding panoramic roof
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- Longest body, with up to eight seats as an option
- 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 700 Nm
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
- Air suspension
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Defender
110 X-Dynamic HSE
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic
₹1.47 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹1.00 lakh more than 130 X-Dynamic HSE for
- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
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- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
- Air suspension
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
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130 X
Diesel · 2997 cc · Automatic · 11.4 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.56 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹9.00 lakh more than 110 X-Dynamic HSE for
- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
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- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
- Electronic active rear differential
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Defender
110 X
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.1 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.57 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹1.00 lakh more than 130 X for
- ClearSight interior rear-view mirror
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- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
- Electronic active rear differential
- ClearSight interior rear-view mirror
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Defender
130 X-Dynamic HSE
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.60 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹3.00 lakh more than 110 X for
- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
- Longest body, with up to eight seats as an option
- Sliding panoramic roof
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- 5.0 supercharged V8, 425 PS
- Longest body, with up to eight seats as an option
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Windsor leather with heated and cooled front seats
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Defender
90 V8
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.63 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹2.90 lakh more than 130 X-Dynamic HSE for
- 525 PS tune of the 5.0 V8
- 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds
- 22-inch diamond-turned wheels
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- 525 PS tune of the 5.0 V8
- 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds
- 22-inch diamond-turned wheels
- Quad exhaust pipes
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Defender
130 X
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.70 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹7.10 lakh more than 90 V8 for
- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
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- Meridian surround sound system
- Windsor leather and Kvadrat seats with winged headrests
- Adaptive Dynamics with configurable Terrain Response 2
- Electronic active rear differential
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Defender
130 V8
Petrol · 5000 cc · Automatic · 7.0 km/l (WLTP)
₹1.86 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹16.10 lakh more than 130 X for
- 500 PS tune of the 5.0 V8
- 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
- 22-inch diamond-turned wheels
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- 500 PS tune of the 5.0 V8
- 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
- 22-inch diamond-turned wheels
- Quad exhaust pipes
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Defender
OCTA
Petrol · 4395 cc · Automatic · 7.6 km/l (WLTP)
₹2.42 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹55.80 lakh more than 130 V8 for
- 4.4 twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid, 635 PS and 750 Nm
- 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds
- 250 mm ground clearance and 1,000 mm wading depth
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- 4.4 twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid, 635 PS and 750 Nm
- 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds
- 250 mm ground clearance and 1,000 mm wading depth
- Wider tracks and 22-inch wheels
- Semi-aniline leather performance front seats
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Top variant
Defender
OCTA Black
Petrol · 4395 cc · Automatic · 7.5 km/l (WLTP)
₹2.62 croreOn-road price
Pay ₹20.00 lakh more than OCTA for
- Narvik Black paint
- 20-inch diamond-turned satin dark tint wheels
- Semi-aniline leather and Kvadrat seats
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Our verdict on the Defender

The Defender is still one of the most capable off-roaders you can buy in India, and the 110 diesel is the one we would choose. At ₹1.36 crore it has the torque for loaded highway runs and steep climbs, and it uses far less fuel than the V8s. The 2.0 petrol saves about ₹29 lakh but feels stretched in a car this heavy. The X trim adds cleverer suspension and a nicer cabin for ₹8.1 lakh, which is fair if you go off-road often. The V8s and the OCTA are about noise and pace; they cost a lot to fuel and insure, and the OCTA at ₹2.42 crore sits in Range Rover territory. Check how near your closest dealer is before you buy, as the network is concentrated in larger cities. If you want comfort over mud, a Range Rover Sport is the softer choice.

Good things

Genuine off-road hardware: twin-speed transfer box, air suspension on most versions, deep wading ability
The 3.0 diesel offers strong pulling power with sensible WLTP economy for the size
Well-equipped from the base trim, with panoramic roof, cooled seats and surround camera
Three body lengths, so you can buy only as much car as you need

Could be better

Petrol V8s and the OCTA claim only about 7-7.6 km/l on the WLTP cycle
The 2.0 petrol base model is underpowered for a 2.2-tonne SUV
Side-hinged tailgate and spare wheel add length and make kerbside loading awkward
Imported, so prices and servicing depend on a thin dealer network outside big cities

Land Rover Defender colours and photos

Colours on sale

Fuji White
Santorini Black
Borasco Grey
Gondwana Stone
Tasman Blue
Woolstone Green
Sedona Red
Carpathian Grey
Deep Sandglow Yellow
Keswick Green
Charente Grey
Sargasso Blue
Petra Copper
Narvik Black

Land Rover Defender: choose the body first, then the engine

The Defender is sold here in three body lengths. The 90 is a short three-door, the 110 is the familiar five-door, and the 130 stretches the rear overhang to make room for a third row. The 110 and 130 share a 3,022 mm wheelbase and the 90 uses 2,587 mm. Every version has an 8-speed automatic and a twin-speed transfer box, so the real choice is how much space you need and which engine you can live with.

Engines run from a 300 PS 2.0 turbo petrol in the 110, through the 350 PS 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, to the 5.0 supercharged V8 in 425, 500 and 525 PS tunes. The OCTA sits apart with a 635 PS 4.4 twin-turbo V8, wider tracks, 250 mm of ground clearance and a 1,000 mm wading depth. Prices run from ₹1.07 crore to ₹2.62 crore ex-showroom.

Trims are simple. X-Dynamic HSE brings the panoramic roof, Windsor leather, heated and cooled seats and a 3D camera. X adds Adaptive Dynamics, an active rear differential and Kvadrat fabric. The Trophy Edition is an X-Dynamic HSE diesel in yellow or green with black wheels and roof. V8 and OCTA are the performance versions.

Should I buy the diesel or a V8?

For most owners, the diesel. It makes 700 Nm, which is more than any of the supercharged V8s, and Land Rover's WLTP figures put it at about 11.5 km/l against about 7 km/l for the V8. The V8 is quicker and sounds special, but you pay for it at every fuel stop and the price rises by ₹11 lakh or more.

Is the 2.0 petrol worth saving money on?

It is the cheapest way into a Defender at ₹1.07 crore, and it suits light city use. But 300 PS and 400 Nm in a vehicle this heavy means it works hard on hills and when loaded, and it is no more economical than the diesel. We would stretch to the diesel.

Which body suits a family?

The 110 fits five adults and a large boot, with an optional 5+2 seat layout. The 130 adds proper third-row space and can be specified with up to eight seats, but it is 341 mm longer and costs more. The 90 is a fun second car, not a family car: rear access is tight and the boot holds 297 litres.

How expensive is it to run?

Expect premium-brand service bills, costly large tyres and high insurance on an imported car. Dealers and workshops are mainly in metro cities, so check how far your nearest one is. The diesel keeps fuel costs reasonable; the V8s and OCTA do not.

Defender vs rivals

Spec	Land Rover Defender₹1.07 – 2.62 crore	Porsche Cayenne Coupé₹1.57 – 2.13 crore	Audi SQ8₹1.81 crore	Porsche Cayenne₹1.51 – 2.11 crore	Maserati Grecale Folgore₹1.90 crore
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Electric
Engines	2.0 turbo petrol, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid	3.0 turbo V6 petrol, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol	4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol	3.0 turbo V6 petrol, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol	Twin electric motors (one per axle)
Power	300-635 PS	353-500 PS	507 PS	353-500 PS	550 PS
Gearbox	8-speed automatic	8-speed Tiptronic S automatic	8-speed tiptronic automatic, quattro all-wheel drive	8-speed Tiptronic S automatic	Single-speed automatic
Mileage	7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP)	7.9-9.3 km/l	—	7.9-9.4 km/l	501 km (WLTP)
Seats	5	4	5	5	5
Boot	786 litres	592 litres	—	772 litres	535 litres
Compare	Viewing	Defender vs Cayenne Coupé	Defender vs SQ8	Defender vs Cayenne	Defender vs Grecale Folgore

Land Rover Defender mileage

1997 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP)
2997 cc, DieselAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
11.5 km/l (WLTP) / 11.0 km/l (WLTP) / 11.4 km/l (WLTP)
5000 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
7.2 km/l (WLTP) / 7.1 km/l (WLTP) / 7.0 km/l (WLTP)
4395 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
7.6 km/l (WLTP) / 7.5 km/l (WLTP)

Land Rover Defender on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹1.23 – 3.00 crore
Mumbai₹1.26 – 3.09 crore
Bengaluru₹1.34 – 3.26 crore
Chennai₹1.34 – 3.26 crore
Kolkata₹1.23 – 3.00 crore
Bhopal₹1.27 – 3.11 crore

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Defender EMI

₹1,79,776 a month

On ₹1.07 crore ex-showroom, 20% down (₹21.40 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹22.27 lakh.

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Land Rover Defender FAQ

What is the price of the Land Rover Defender in India?

The Land Rover Defender costs ₹1.07 to 2.62 crore ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Land Rover Defender come with?

The Land Rover Defender is sold with petrol and diesel power (2.0 turbo petrol, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid).

What is the mileage of the Land Rover Defender?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Land Rover Defender is 7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP).

How many people can the Land Rover Defender seat?

The Land Rover Defender is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is 4758 mm long, 2008 mm wide and 1967 mm tall, with a 3022 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Land Rover Defender have?

The Land Rover Defender has 786 litres of boot space.

Does the Land Rover Defender come with an automatic gearbox?

The Land Rover Defender is offered with 8-speed automatic gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender has 218 mm of ground clearance.

Which Land Rover Defender variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.