New Land Rover Defender Unveiled with Design Tweaks, Larger Infotainment Screen and More

Land Rover has unveiled an updated Defender model featuring a range of enhancements to its exterior design, interior comfort, and functional capabilities. These upgrades aim to elevate the vehicle’s renowned off-road performance while also enhancing its appeal to discerning buyers. Land Rover has not changed the Defender’s body format lineup, which continues to be offered in three versions: the compact 90, the mid-size 110, and the full-size 130. Similarly, the mechanical offerings remain unchanged in the Indian market. Customers can choose from five powertrain options, ranging from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and its plug-in hybrid counterpart to a 3.0-litre diesel. For those seeking more performance, two V8 options are available – a 5.0-litre and a 4.4-litre unit. 

As for pricing, the Defender currently retails in India from Rs 1.05 crore at the entry level, stretching up to Rs 2.79 crore for the top-end variants. Both mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures. 

New Land Rover Defender: Cosmetic Updates

The updated Defender SUV sports refined design, upgraded in-car tech, and various customisation options without straying from its rugged DNA. All variants – including the 90, 110, and 130 – now feature redesigned lighting elements, including subtly reworked LED signatures and darkened taillamps that sit flush with the bodywork. The front and rear bumpers have also been subtly reshaped, and gloss black trim on the grille now comes standard across the board. Replacing the previous checker-plate accents, the hood and side vents adopt a more contemporary textured pattern.

New exterior colours such as Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey freshen up the paint palette, and there is also a new 22-inch, dark grey alloy wheel design. For the top-tier OCTA performance trim, buyers can opt for a distinctive Sargasso Blue finish, along with premium carbon fibre detailing and textured graphite surfaces both inside and out.

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Later in 2025, Land Rover will introduce a matte white wrap option – exclusive to V8-powered versions – for buyers looking to stand out even further. Though not a full redesign, these exterior adjustments refine the Defender’s aesthetics in a way that subtly distinguishes it from the outgoing model.

New Land Rover Defender: Interior Features and Accessories

Inside, the Defender adopts a more tech-forward layout with a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen replacing the outgoing 11.4-inch unit. While most of the cabin layout remains intact, slight ergonomic tweaks – like a repositioned gear lever – enhance usability. The centre console now includes removable side pockets for more flexible use of space, a sliding component, and deeper storage.

On the technology front, the new Defender introduces Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control, a more advanced system that helps manage speed on difficult terrain. A Driver Attention Monitor has also been added to warn drivers of fatigue or distraction, although alerts can be disabled if preferred.

Accessory choices have also been broadened. Alongside the well-known Adventure, Urban, and Explorer packs, new standalone options are now available, including side steps, dark-finished roof hardware, and underbody shielding. A built-in air compressor tailored for the Defender 130, Matte black decals, and a specialised winch cover in carbon fibre for the OCTA round out the new extras.

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The revised Defender is now available to order in the UK starting at £57,135 (about Rs 65.71 lakh), with more market-specific details expected to follow.