Land Rover Defender launched in India from 73.98 lakhs

The New Land Rover Defender is the toughest and most capable Land Rover ever made. It is also the most technologically advanced. World’s most iconic 4×4, the New Land Rover Defender has been reinvented for the 21st century with a new reductive design approach, coupled with all-new technologies and capability.

Defender’s signature elements such as minimal front and rear overhangs, Alpine light windows, side-hinged rear tailgate, and externally-mounted spare wheel, preserve the character of the original model.

Retaining practicality and functionality at its core, the Defender’s cabin has an ergonomic design that offers 5 + 2 seating configurations with an innovative optional front row centre seat also known as jump seat.

The New Land Rover Defender is a highly customizable vehicle. Customers can choose from seven exterior colour options including Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Santorini Black, Indus Silver as well as options such as Tasman Blue, Pangea Green, and Gondwana Stone that are exclusive to the Defender. A range of 9 wheel designs from 45. 72 cm (18) pressed steel rims to 50.8 cm (20) alloys are also provided on the New Defender.

For off-roading, the New Defender has an impressive maximum Approach Angle of 38 degrees, maximum Break over Angle of 28 degrees (31 degrees on 90) and maximum Departure Angle of 40 degrees. With Wade Sensing screen on the infotainment system, the Defender has a water wading depth of 900 mm. The New Defender delivers a maximum towing capacity of 3,720 kg coupled with a roof load capacity of 168 kg.

Deliveries of Defender 110 have now begun, and the vehicle is priced from ₹79.94 Lakh. Bookings are now open for the Defender 90, priced from ₹ 73.98 Lakh.