JLR, formerly Jaguar Land Rover India has launched the updated iteration of its popular Defender SUV in the Indian market. While the company has revealed the V8-powered Defender 90 will be priced at Rs 1.39 crore (ex-showroom), it is yet to clarify the prices for the other variants of the SUV. For the 2025 model year, the biggest change on the SUV is the return of the 5.0-litre V8 engine, which was briefly pulled off sale in 2024.
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The V8 on the SUV now makes 98 bhp less than before
The 5.0-litre V8 on the SUV now churns out 419 bhp and 550 Nm of torque, a significant drop of 98 bhp over the previous iteration of the V8, which made 517 bhp. The SUV, meanwhile, will also continue to be offered with the 3.0-litre diesel engine that churns out 251 bhp, and the 2.0 litre petrol engine that churns out 296 bhp.
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The Defender remains identical to the outgoing model on the visual front. The cabin gets heated and cooled Windsor leather seats with 14-way power adjustment. It also continues to feature a freestanding 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system. Other features include a digital instruments console, ambient lighting, Meridian sound system, and sliding panoramic roof. The MY25 Defender will be offered with captain chairs for the second row.
