JLR formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover India has recently released the new-age of 2025 Defender SUV in the car market of India. An off-roader with a V8 engine is 90 Defender costs ₹1.39 crore ex-showroom price while the price of other variants is not yet disclosed.
As for the 2025 model year, the most important released novelty is a return of the 5.0-litre V8 engine which was previously removed in 2024 model year.
Powertrain Options for the 2025 Defender SUV
The recently launched 2025 Defender SUV comes with several powertrains to cater for different driving situations. New workhorses of the lineup are 5.0-litre V8 engines from the previous generation tuned down in power and two other dependable engines – responding to the need for both power and flexibility.
5.0-litre V8 Engine:
- Power: 419 bhp
- Torque: 550 Nm
- Power reduction: A reduction of 98 bhp compared to the special model Falcon producing 517 bhp.
3.0-litre Diesel Engine:
- Power: 251 bhp
2.0-litre Petrol Engine:
- Power: 296 bhp
The brought back 5.0-litre V8 engine in the 2025 Defender SUV has slightly less power as the earlier model; it churns out 419 bhp and 550 Nm torque. The ‘standard’ engine option includes a 3.0-litre diesel engine or a 2.0-litre petrol engine depending on the clients’ performance requirements.
Features and Design of the 2025 Defender SUV
The real changes between the current Defender and the newly announced 2025 Defender is that it still has the classic boxy exterior when viewed from outside whereas it offers better comfort and luxury elements inside the car. With high quality accoutrements and hi tech, it has the ability to offer its passengers with the most luxuriously smooth ride.
Exterior:
- This stays with the conventional design of its predecessor.
Interior Comfort:
- Comfort with Windsor leather seats and heated and cooled 14 ways front power.
- Second row captain chairs for comfort.
Technology and Infotainment:
- 11.4-inch full electronic connected touch screen Pivi Pro media control central.
- Digital instrument console.
Luxury and Convenience:
- Ambient lighting
- Meridian sound system
- Sliding panoramic roof
2025 Land Rover Defender Launched in India at ₹1.39 Crore
The new 2025 Land Rover Defender has made its way to India finally, the new model, the V8-powered Defender 90 variant will cost around ₹1.39 crore (ex-showroom). This means that it will be a little pricier than other models of normal SUVs mainly due to the quality and enhanced engineering and performance of the off-road luxury model.
As for other variants of the 2025 Defender lineup with other power units, the exact prices are still unknown; however, the price for the V8 variant shows that the car is aimed at enthusiasts who look for a reliable full-size SUV with traditional design, potent powerplant and up-to-date level of comfort.
2025 Land Rover Defender: Conclusion
The new 2025 Defender SUV designed with very modern touches, is today one of the most capable and luxurious vehicles on the road. It returns with the dependability of new updated powertrain such as the 5.0-litre V8 engine and other options that are ideal for different driving and EG handles off-road drive just as expected.
Inside, this Defender extends comfort to passengers with materials, advanced features, technologies, captain chairs, and the Pivi Pro system. Whether it rolls over rough terrain or glides smoothly through city streets, the 2025 Defender remains a loyal heir to this historical model, also offering a luxurious look and feel of an SUV.