- The latest update for the Land Rover SUV will be available on all three variants of the Defender 90, 110 and 130.
Land Rover launches Defender SUV, priced at $139 crore in India (ex-showroom) with multiple updates. Launched in 2025, the luxury SUV will feature a new V8 engine in addition to the old turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. All three models of the luxury SUV (Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130) are equipped with this new engine. $It is Rs 35 lakh more expensive than the entry version of the model.
The 2025 Land Rover Defender will re-compete the Indian luxury car segment with models like the BMW X7, Mercedes GLC, Jeep Wrangler, Range Rover Velar and Volvo XC90. These new updates also include new features that will be available in the X-Dynamic, HSE and X models of the Defender SUV.
Land Rover Defender: New V8 engine boosts power
The 2025 Land Rover Defender SUV is now equipped with a new, more powerful V8 P425 5.0-liter petrol engine, capable of producing nearly 425 hp of maximum power and 610 Nm of peak torque. 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines are also available in the Defender range. There’s also the Octa, the higher-end version of the SUV, powered by a 4.4-liter V8 petrol engine. It is the most powerful engine in the Land Rover Defender SUV range in India, delivering 626 hp and 750 Nm of peak torque.
Land Rover Defender: Key feature updates
In addition to offering a more powerful engine, the 2025 Defender SUV will come with new and updated features. The cabin has been updated with new Windsor leather seats, 14-way heated and cooled front seats with memory function and winged headrests, second-row climate-controlled seats with winged headrests, nubuck-edged carpet mats, leather Wrapped steering wheel among other things.
The new Defender SUV will also be equipped with an 11.4-inch touch screen infotainment system, 3D surround camera, sliding panoramic sunroof, Meridian sound system and a refrigerator compartment in the front center console. The Defender 130 comes with captain’s chairs in the second row, which facilitate easy access to the third row.
Land Rover Defender: Design Update
Land Rover has updated the Defender SUV, adding new elements to the exterior design. These include matrix LED headlights with DRLs, black contrasting roof, 20-inch all-terrain satin dark gray alloy wheels, etc. The SUV also comes with a soft-closing tailgate.
Land Rover Defender: Enhanced performance
The new Defender SUV will now come with Terrain Response and Configurable Terrain Response features, which are expected to help customize settings to tackle challenging roads. It also offers electronic air suspension and adaptive dynamics to improve ride quality.
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First published date: January 6, 2025, 1:36 pm (IST)