Is Land Rover Defender better than ever?

The new Land Rover Defender is available in several trim levels with three body styles: 90, 110, and 130. This indicates that not only is the Defender less expensive than anticipated, but it also works well with a variety of spending plans. To make the offer even more appealing, Land Rover also provides a variety of customisation options.

 

Design

The original model's defining features, like the round headlamps, side-hinged rear tailgate, Alpine light windows, small front and rear overhangs, solid shoulder line, and externally mounted spare wheel, are still present. Highly customisable is the new Land Rover Defender.

 

The Defender cabin has a 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a Heads-Up Display (HUD). In addition, it has a Meridian audio system, leather upholstery, four zones of climate control, and a centre console with armrests.

 

Specifications

Engine and Gearbox

There are two engine options available: the 4998 cc petrol engine produces 625 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm and 517.63 horsepower at 6500 rpm, and the 2998 cc diesel engine produces 400 Nm of torque between 4000 rpm and 296.3 horsepower of power at 5500 rpm. Only automatic gearbox are offered for the Land Rover Defender.

 

Performance

Diesel and petrol engines are currently offered for the Land Rover Defender. It has a maximum speed of 191 to 240 kph. Defender's stated fuel economy is 6.8 kmph on petrol and 14.01 kmph on diesel. 

 

Features

Airbags in the front, rear, and driver

Central locking, power steering, ABS, AC, a six-seater luxury vehicle with a 3L diesel and 2L and 3L petrol engine, a surround-view camera, and fourteen electrically adjustable front seats with memory, heating, and cooling features.

 

Safety

According to the results of the EURO NCAP crash test, the Land Rover Defender receives a five-star safety rating. The car has systems in place to anticipate and/or identify unauthorised vehicle intrusions. If the original manufacturer key is not used, the car is fitted with an ignition disable device that will stop the engine from starting.

 

Variants

There are twenty-two variants of the Defender available: 

• 5.0 130 V8
• 3.0 130 Outbound
• 3.0 Diesel 130 Outbound
• 3.0 l 110 HSE
• 3.0 l 130 X
• 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
• 2.0 l 110 X PHEV
• 3.0 l 130 HSE
• 3.0 l Diesel 130 HSE
• 2.0 110 SE
• 2.0 90 HSE
• 2.0 110 HSE
• 3.0 l Diesel 90 HSE
• 3.0 Diesel 110 HSE
• 3.0 Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSE
• 3.0 90 X
• 3.0 110 X
• 3.0 Diesel 110 X
• 5.0 90 V8
• 5.0 90 Carpathian
• 5.0 110 V8
• 5.0 110 Carpathian

Pros

• Renowned off-road vehicle.
• Includes contemporary hardware.
• Personalisation choices.

Cons

• It is not simple to navigate in a city.
• There is noise in the cabin.
• Workplace ergonomics.

 

Price

The base variant of the Land Rover Defender costs Rs. 93.55 lakh, while the top model costs Rs. 2.30 crore (ex-showroom).