Land Rover has revised the price of Defender in India, following the implementation of GST 2.0 reforms. The its entry-level variant of the SUV is now available under Rs 1 crore. This strategic price revision
reduces the differential between ultra-premium off-roaders and aspirational luxury SUVs. The prices have been dropped by approximately Rs 7 lakh to Rs 18.6 lakh, depending on the variant, engine, and powertrain the customer opts for. Let's now take a closer look at the updated prices of all Defender variants in detail.
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Defender SUV: Variant-Wise Prices
Here's are the detailed variant-wise updated prices for all Defender variants. Please note that the prices mentioned in the table are ex-showroom figures.
Defender MY25
| Variants | Price |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (90) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.19 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (90) X | Rs 1.42 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (90) | Rs 1.61 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.26 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) X | Rs 1.35 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) Sedona Edition | Rs 1.33 crore |
| 2.0-litre Petrol (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 98 lakh |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.39 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (110) X | Rs 1.48 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (110) | Rs 1.67 crore |
| 4.4-litre V8 Petrol (110) OCTA | Rs 2.42 crore |
| 4.4-litre V8 Petrol (110) OCTA Edition One | Rs 2.60 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (130) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.39 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (130) X | Rs 1.48 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.54 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) X | Rs 1.63 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) | Rs 1.81 crore |
Defender MY26
| Variants | Price |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (90) X | Rs 1.42 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (90) | Rs 1.61 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.26 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) X | Rs 1.35 crore |
| 2.0-litre Petrol (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (110) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.39 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (110) X | Rs 1.48 crore |
| 4.4-litre V8 Petrol (110) OCTA | Rs 2.42 crore |
| 4.4-litre V8 Petrol (110) OCTA Black | Rs 2.60 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) Trophy Edition Deep Sandglow | Rs 1.30 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (110) Trophy Edition Keswick | Rs 1.30 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (130) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.40 crore |
| 3.0-litre Diesel (130) X | Rs 1.49 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) X-Dynamic HSE | Rs 1.54 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) X | Rs 1.63 crore |
| 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (130) | Rs 1.82 crore |
Which Defenders Now Meet the “Under Rs 1 Crore” Tag
Realistically, only one variant currently qualifies under the Rs 1 crore mark: the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 petrol. All other variants — whether diesel, V8 petrol, or performance versions — continue to be priced above the threshold. The Defender range now spans Rs 98 lakh to Rs 2.60 crore (ex-showroom), reflecting the broad pricing spread within the lineup.
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Context: Why The Price Drop Happened
The price reduction is tied to India’s new GST structure (GST 2.0) that restructured tax rates and removed compensation cesses, even for luxury cars. Land Rover passed the benefit to select Defender variants. Moreover, plans are underway to locally assemble the Defender in India (via CKD), which could further compress pricing and ease import duty burdens.
