KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- A new 5.0L supercharged V8 is available across every range of the Defender.
- The Defender 130 is now available in a 6-seat configuration.
- Now, a total of three engines are on offer with this 4x4 vehicle.
The 2025 year model of the Land Rover Defender has been updated with a 5.0L supercharged petrol V8 that generates 425.56 PS of power. This engine setup is available with all Defender ranges - 90, 110, and 130 - and its starting price is set at Rs 1.39 Cr. Other details of this go-anywhere SUV include terrain response, electronic air suspension, adaptive dynamics, and 20-inch all-terrain tyres finished in satin dark grey paint.
There has also been a big change to the 130 lineup, so follow along until the end to find out and do join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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2025 Land Rover Defender
The big update, other than the 5.0L V8 engine, is that the Defender 130 now gets captain's chairs, which carve out huge space for passengers in the third row. This is a new variant added to the Defender 130 lineup, after the 2+3+3 seat setup. To add more, these second-row seats offer ventilation and winged headrests to elevate their comfort factor.
Now, this world famous 4X4 vehicle is available with 3 engines: a 2.0L petrol engine available only with 110 body setup. Then there is a 3.0L diesel which customers can choose with any shape of Defender. Lastly, this all V8 P425 engine.
Talking about the features of this beast: ADAS pack, PiVi Pro with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, Interactive Driver Display, and 3D surround camera, 14-way heated, cooled electric memory seats, meridian sound system, front console refrigerator and soft close tail door.
Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said: "The Defender represents the pinnacle of capability and refinement in our product lineup. With the new V8 P425 engine and a host of advanced comfort features such as New individual Captain Chairs, we are proud to offer our customers a vehicle that seamlessly combines luxury, comfort, innovative technology, and all-terrain prowess. It is a testament to our commitment to delivering unmatched experiences on and off the road, hence it's
the top runner in its segment."
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Verdict
The Defender has become the favorite SUV of both Indians and people around the world. Almost every politician and celebrity owns one, and it multiplies their aura whenever they travel in it. Land Rover, minting all the success, has launched another powerful engine, which aims to take the legacy of this vehicle to the next level. Prices for all variants will be updated soon, so to catch up on it, follow 91Wheels.
