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Land Rover
Defender
Summary
The Land Rover Defender is celebrated for its rugged capability and refined comfort, making it attractive to both off-road enthusiasts and urban drivers. Reviewers appreciate its iconic design, versatility across various terrains, and powerful engine options. However, concerns are raised about its practicality in typical Indian driving conditions and the need for improved reliability over time.
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4.0 out of 5
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Exterior Looks
4.3
Fuel Economy
4.1
Maintenance Costs
4.1
Value For Money
4.2
Rugged off-road capability
Iconic design and comfort
Versatile engine options
Not practical for Indian roads
Reliability concerns
High cost of ownership
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Anonymous
on 22nd May 2025
5.0

The Land Rover Defender offers an unmatched blend of rugged capability and refined comfort, making it a top choice for off-road enthusiasts and urban explorers alike.

AE
Auto Enthusiast
on 1st July 2025
4.0

I like this car because the way it looks the capability and the practicality it offers also engines from 2L Petrol to 5L V8 ig 4.4 L bmw source one is also used to a practical 3L 6 cylinder engine it has all combinations and then the 90,110&130 body styles is also some more flexibility for serving and catering the set of customers out there . But what i absolutely love about Defender is that round headlights and the og suv style and body design just wow . Defender is a no non sense car just if along the timeline JLR could prove the reliability of it then The quote could be " Defender can take you anywhere and bring you back from anywhere

AE
Auto Enthusiast
on 16th September 2025
4.0

My Favourite car is Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA in the Narvik Black paint finish. It is the perfect car for a SUV Enthusiast like me as it can conquer the Highways with its twin tubro V8 engine and even go on trails because of the Land Rover Offroad genes. I also feel the Narvik Black finish enhances its looks to a great extent and makes it the ultimate SUV one can own.

AE
Auto Enthusiast
on 16th September 2025
4.0

My favourite car amongst the ones on sale in India is the Defender. It manages to keep its iconic shape and character that makes heads turn, without needing any flashy design or colour just that classic elegance. While it looks plush and comes with all the modern creature comforts you would want in a family car, it is actually very capable and can go anywhere. It is an all-rounder in the way I like equally at home in tough off-road conditions and on smooth highway drives. The Defender makes it look easy, just like my Scrambler 400X has been doing lately. Dream is to take Defender to my hometown back in the western ghats and play around in our ancestral plantations. Hopefully, one day I will get to buy this beast and share the ownership story on Team-BHP. By then, I just hope the Defender waits for me until I have that kind of disposable income.

AJ
Astha Joshi
on 21st August 2024
3.5

Good to purchase and i am happy with my car car is very good and good for travelling.

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