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Land Rover
Defender
Summary
The Land Rover Defender is highly praised for its rugged capability, luxurious comfort, and strong performance on and off-road. Reviewers appreciate its spacious and premium interior, smooth ride quality, and impressive engine options. However, concerns arise regarding its high maintenance costs, large size making city parking challenging, and the overall expense of ownership.
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  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    5.0

    Land Rover Defender It's my favourite as it is an all purpose vehicles which you can take on highways smoothly and do occasional offroad. My favourite variant is the Defender X With the D300 diesel I love diesel because of its effceincy and that's they reason I can take this car to more than 300,000kms in my lifetime with fewer breakdowns The ride quality because of air suspension is smooth and plush and the moNocoque chassis also helps in that.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    4.0

    Press the accelerator in the Land Rover Defender and it moves with a strong, confident push. The suspension feels solid, and bad roads don’t really bother it. Inside the cabin feels premium, seats are comfortable and visibility is nice. It is expensive and big, but people buy it because it mixes luxury with proper off-road ability and looks amazing on the road.

  • A
    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 December 2025
    4.0

    Every time the Land Rover Defender starts, it feels serious. The suspension is very solid and bad roads hardly shake the cabin. The engine has strong pull, and the driving position is high which many people like. Only trouble is parking in tight city spots and the price is heavy, still, it gives real confidence on rough trips.

  • 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.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    5.0

    Six people or two, the Defender always feels special. Big road presence, smooth power, and proper comfort even on bad roads. Expensive to maintain, but the feeling is premium every single drive.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    4.0

    Land Rover Defender Octa Edition One because the big, chunky design with sidebars gives me that full rugged feeling while offroading and also about the interior when compared to other cars such as mercedes is Not very excessive and just eNough. The main reason to like this specific defender is beacuse it has 4.4 L V8 derived from BMW which is crazy.

  • 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.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 15th July 2025
    3.5

    I love Landover Defender for its legacy & off-road capability, i wish to own the car in next 4-5 year, have been saving rigorously for same

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 15th July 2025
    4.0

    Currently, there are no cars in the Indian market that tugs my heart. I may have a slight likeness the Defender OCTA for its 4.4L V8, extreme off-roading capabilities and durability. It however, is not very practical in a typical Indian driving situation.

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    Frequently asked questions

    According to user reviews on CARS24, the Land Rover Defender has an average interior rating of 3.75 out of 5.

    According to user reviews on CARS24, the Land Rover Defender has an average exterior rating of 4.37 out of 5.

    Similar cars to the Land Rover Defender in India include Land Cruiser 300, EV9, RS Q8, Range Rover Sport, Cayenne. These vehicles offer comparable features, body types, and price ranges.

    The average city mileage of Land Rover Defender is 9.2 - 14.0km/l.
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