The Land Rover Defender: The Icon Reinvented

If you're a fan of rugged terrain, overlanding dreams, and timeless British design, the Land Rover Defender probably already lives in your imagination. Once built for battlefield and backcountry, the modern Defender now mixes its off-road soul with everyday luxury. It's not just a vehicle anymore—it's a legacy reborn with tech, comfort, and power. Let’s dive deep into the various Defender models, their features, capabilities, and everything in between.

Trim Variants and Pricing (India, ex-showroom)

The Defender comes in multiple variants depending on body style (90 - 3 door, 110 - 5 door, 130 - extended) and trim level. Here's how the pricing stacks up:

Defender 90 (3-door)

  • SE: ₱99.44 lakh

  • X-Dynamic HSE: ₱1.10 crore

Defender 110 (5-door)

  • SE: ₱1.06 crore

  • X-Dynamic HSE: ₱1.17 crore

  • X: ₱1.30 crore

Defender 130 (Extended 8-Seater)

  • X-Dynamic HSE: ₱1.41 crore

  • X: ₱1.50 crore

Prices vary based on engine and additional packages.

Dimensions and Weight

Defender 90

  • Length: 4,583 mm

  • Wheelbase: 2,587 mm

  • Height: 1,974 mm

  • Width: 2,008 mm

  • Kerb Weight: ~2,200 kg

Defender 110

  • Length: 5,018 mm

  • Wheelbase: 3,022 mm

  • Height: 1,967 mm

  • Width: 2,008 mm

  • Kerb Weight: ~2,300-2,400 kg

Defender 130

  • Length: 5,358 mm

  • Wheelbase: 3,022 mm

  • Height: 1,970 mm

  • Width: 2,008 mm

  • Kerb Weight: ~2,560 kg

Despite its bulk, it carries itself like a mountain goat—confident and capable.

🔋 Powertrain Options

The Defender lineup offers engines for every kind of driver:

  • 2.0L Turbocharged Petrol (P300): 296 hp, 400 Nm torque

  • 3.0L Inline-6 Petrol Mild Hybrid (P400): 395 hp, 550 Nm torque

  • 3.0L Inline-6 Diesel Mild Hybrid (D300): 296 hp, 650 Nm torque

  • 5.0L Supercharged V8 (P525): 518 hp, 625 Nm torque

Every variant comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Terrain Response 2 system — so you're never stuck, no matter the surface.

🛋️ Seating & Interior Comfort

Inside, the Defender balances toughness with thoughtful details:

  • Defender 90: 5 seats (optional 6 with jump seat)

  • Defender 110: 5 standard, optional 5+2

  • Defender 130: Comfortable 8-seater

Features Include:

  • 11.4” Pivi Pro touchscreen

  • 12.3” digital instrument cluster

  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

  • Optional panoramic sunroof

  • Rubberized flooring for easy cleaning

  • Windsor leather & water-resistant fabrics

  • Heated/ventilated seats, Meridian sound system

It's a cabin designed for mud-slinging adventurers and city slickers alike.


 Off-Road Tech: Built for the Wild

If adventure had a name, it’d probably be Defender. Here’s why:

  • Ground Clearance: Up to 291 mm

  • Wading Depth: 900 mm

  • Approach / Breakover / Departure Angles:

    • 90: 38° / 31° / 40°

    • 110: 38° / 28° / 40°

    • 130: 37.5° / 27.8° / 28.5°

  • Smart Features: Terrain Response 2, ClearSight Ground View, Hill Descent Control, Trail Assist

This SUV isn’t afraid of rivers, hills, or snow — and it won’t ask you to be either.

🛡️ Safety & Assistance

Tough on the outside, safe on the inside.

  • 6 Airbags

  • 360-degree camera system

  • Adaptive Cruise Control

  • Blind Spot Assist

  • Lane Keep Assist

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking

  • Driver fatigue and rear-collision alerts

Whether you’re cruising through traffic or crawling through rocks, the Defender has your back.

🏁 Final Word: Should You Get One?

The Land Rover Defender is not for everyone — and that’s the point. It stands tall in a world of look-alike SUVs, combining real adventure ability with comfort and swagger. Whether you go for the compact 90, balanced 110, or family-hauler 130, you’re getting more than just a ride — you’re getting a lifestyle.

So, if you’ve ever looked at a mountain and thought, “Why not?” — this one’s for you.

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