The Land Rover Defender is a proper off-roader that still feels special every day. In India it comes in three shapes, so you can pick what suits you: the small three-door 90, the family five-door 110 and the eight-seat 130, with the fast Octa on top. Inside there is a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen and tough, hard-wearing materials, and you can choose a 2.0 petrol, a 3.0 diesel or a 5.0 V8. Prices run from about Rs 1.03 crore to Rs 2.62 crore (ex-showroom).
The photos below take you around the Defender inside and out, so you can see how its rugged shape and comfy cabin come together. If you like the blacked-out look, the colour section covers the Land Rover Defender Black Edition, the Octa Black. And a well-kept used Defender on Spinny costs a lot less than a new one.
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Land Rover Defender Exterior
Nothing else on the road looks like a Defender. The boxy shape is a the original, but the details are clean and modern.
Front:
Round LED headlamps sit in a simple grille, with a short front end. The Black Edition turns the grille, surrounds and badges gloss black for a tougher look.
Side profile:
You get short overhangs, roof windows and, on many versions, a spare wheel on the rear door. Wheels run from 18-inch up to 22-inch, in gloss black on the Black Edition.
Rear:
The tailgate opens to the side and carries the spare wheel on the outside, with tall tail-lamps either side. It looks ready for anything.
Land Rover Defender Exterior Features
A quick look at the exterior features and where they appear.
| Exterior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Round LED headlamps with DRLs | All variants |
| Alpine roof windows | Available |
| Side-hinged tailgate with spare | Most variants |
| Panoramic sunroof | Available |
| Adaptive air suspension | Higher trims and V8 |
| Terrain Response 2 with wade sensing | All variants |
| Gloss-black exterior pack | Octa Black (Black Edition) |
| 18 to 22-inch wheels | By trim |
Land Rover Defender Interior Images
Inside, the Defender feels as tough as it looks but is still plush where it matters.
Dashboard and layout:
There is a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver display, plus an exposed metal beam and grab handles that add to the rugged feel.
Seats and space:
Seating runs from five in the 90 up to eight in the 130, with an optional extra seat up front. The Octa gets sportier, more bolstered seats.
Boot space:
There is loads of room, with up to 2,277 litres in the 110 and 2,516 litres in the 130 with the rear seats folded.
Key touchpoints:
Higher trims and the V8 add a Meridian sound system, a camera-feed rear-view mirror, off-road displays, wade sensing and air filtering, so it is easy to live with every day.
Land Rover Defender Interior Features
The main interior features and the trims that get them.
| Interior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Curved Pivi Pro touchscreen | 13.1-inch, current variants |
| Digital driver display | 12.3-inch, all variants |
| Meridian sound system | Higher trims |
| ClearSight rear-view mirror | Available |
| ClearSight Ground View camera | Available |
| Wade sensing | Standard |
| Terrain Response 2 and off-road displays | All variants |
| Optional front jump seat | Selected variants |
Land Rover Defender Colour Variants
The Defender comes in clean solids and rugged, earthy metallics, and the blacked-out look is a favourite. The Land Rover Defender Black Edition, the Octa Black, wears a deep Narvik Black with gloss-black details all over.
| Colour | Shade | Available on (variants) |
|---|---|---|
| Santorini Black |  | All body styles (metallic) |
| Narvik Black |  | Octa Black (Black Edition) |
| Fuji White |  | All body styles (solid) |
| Carpathian Grey |  | Higher trims |
| Borasco Grey |  | Across the range |
| Gondwana Stone |  | Across the range |
| Woolstone Green |  | Across the range |
| Tasman Blue |  | Across the range |
Land Rover Defender Variants and Alternatives
The range is split first by body style, the 90, 110 and 130, then by trim, from S and SE up through the X-Dynamic versions to X, with the Octa and Octa Black on top. The 2.0 petrol and 3.0 diesel do most of the work, while the V8 and Octa are for those who want more.
Here is how the Defender compares with its rivals on price.
| Model | Fuel | Ex-showroom price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | Petrol / Diesel / V8 | Rs 1.03 to 2.62 crore |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Diesel / V8 | Rs 2.55 crore onwards |
| Jeep Wrangler | Petrol | Rs 67.65 lakh onwards |
| Toyota Land Cruiser 300 | Diesel | Rs 2.10 crore onwards |
Prices are indicative ex-showroom figures and vary by city and variant; check current on-road pricing before you decide.
Summary
The Defender is a true go-anywhere SUV you can also use every day, and a used one costs a lot less than new. Every Defender on Spinny goes through a 200-point inspection and comes with a 5-day money-back option and a 1-year warranty. Once the right body style, colour and trim come together, book a test drive on that car.
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FAQs About the Land Rover Defender
Q. What is the Land Rover Defender Black Edition?
The Land Rover Defender Black Edition in India is the Octa Black, the blacked-out version of the top Octa. It has a deep Narvik Black paint, a gloss-black grille, badges and details, dark wheels and a special cabin, making it the toughest look in the range.
Q. Which Defender should I pick, the 90, 110 or 130?
Pick the 90 if you want the small three-door, the 110 if you want the all-round five-door that suits most families, and the 130 if you need three rows for up to eight people. The 110 is the most popular in India.
Q. How much does a Land Rover Defender cost in India?
A new Defender costs about Rs 1.03 crore to Rs 2.62 crore (ex-showroom), depending on the body style and engine. A used one costs a lot less, so many buyers look at inspected cars on Spinny.
Q. Is the Defender a proper off-roader or mainly a city SUV?
It is a proper off-roader, with Terrain Response 2, wade sensing for water crossings and air suspension on higher trims. It is also comfy enough to use every day.
Q. How many seats does the Land Rover Defender have?
It seats five in the 90, up to seven in the 110 and up to eight in the 130. An extra seat up front is optional on some versions.
Q. What engines does the Land Rover Defender offer?
There is a 2.0 petrol, a 3.0 diesel and a 5.0 V8, plus the Octa’s 4.4 twin-turbo V8, which is the most powerful of the lot.
Q. Is a used Land Rover Defender worth buying?
Yes, if it has a clean service history and has been checked properly, since it costs far less than new. An inspected car with a warranty, like on Spinny, cuts much of the risk.
