Defender

Introduction

• The latest iteration of the Defender offers three body styles including the 90, 110, 130, and a high-performance version - the Octa.
• Some of the luxury features buyers get are configurable ambient lighting, 360-degree cameras, and a panoramic sunroof.
• Notable upgrades from the previous Defenders include a centre console refrigerator, Meridian sound system, and a soft-close tailgate, part of various optional packages.
• The expanded accessory packs (Explorer, Adventure, Urban) offer more customisation options such as a roof rack.

Exterior

• The grille of the new Defender features a new gloss black bar paired with a dark-finished Land Rover badge bringing a premium look.
• The latest colour options include Keswick Green and Deep Sand-glow Yellow for the trophy edition and Faroe Green for the Octa edition.
• The redesigned headlights have a smaller centre LED DRL section.
• Smoked, flush-fitting tail lamps are visible at the rear and fog lamps are now standard on all India-spec models.​
• Then, the SUV gets distinctive Defender-branded gloss black wheel centre caps and 22-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels which are optional.

Interior

• The seats use Windsor leather/Kvadrat or Ebony Semi-Aniline leather, depending on the variant.
• The Defender supports 14-way electronic adjustment with heating and ventilation functions in upper variants.​
• The interior offers durable rubber cabin flooring and loadspace, signature carpet mats, illuminated metal treadplates, and bright metal pedals.
• Interior customisation options include interior colors such as Ebony, Khaki, Caraway, and Light Cloud.
• The Defender features an 11.4-inch infotainment screen as standard and up to 13.1-inch in higher variants.
• The interior offers three-zone climate control with rear cooling assist, cabin air purification, illuminated vanity mirrors, twin cup holders, and an optimised glovebox along with rear storage spaces.​
• The higher variants additionally feature a panoramic sunroof and an optional centre console refrigerator compartment.​
• Moreover, the standard advanced driver-assistance features include a 3D surround camera, 360° parking aid, and adaptive cruise control.

Powertrain

• The highlight of the Defender’s powertrain is its 5.0-litre V8 P425 petrol engine.
• It generates an output of 432bhp and 610Nm of torque.
• This V8 engine is available in two options X-Dynamic HSE and X across the Defender 90, 110, and 130.
• The engine is paired with an automatic transmission, and electronic air suspension.
• Apart from the Defender’s V8 engine, buyers can also go for a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
• The latter produces bhp 291bhp and a 3.0-litre diesel engine which produces about bhp 247bhp.