Short answer: the Defender 110 is the one most buyers should choose, because it is the cheapest and seats up to seven. The locally assembled 110 starts at ₹99.00 lakh*. The three-door Defender 90 starts at ₹1.43 crore* and suits buyers who want the shortest body. The Defender 130, from ₹1.46 crore*, is the choice if you need eight seats.
Key facts.
Defender 110: from ₹99.00 lakh* for the X-Dynamic HSE P300, which is assembled at JLR's Chakan plant near Pune. Five doors and up to seven seats (5+2). Autocar India quotes 231 to 2,233 litres of loadspace.
Defender 90: from ₹1.43 crore*. Three doors and the shortest body.
Defender 130: from ₹1.46 crore*. The longest Defender, with three rows and up to eight seats. Autocar India lists the 130 X D350 diesel at ₹1.56 crore*.
Defender Octa: the 110-based Octa has a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 635hp and 750Nm (800Nm in Dynamic Launch mode).
Price and specifications compared.
Defender 90 | Defender 110 | Defender 130 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹1.43 crore | ₹99.00 lakh | ₹1.46 crore |
Doors | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Seats | Two rows | Up to 7 (5+2) | Up to 8 |
Engines | Check variants at the showroom | 2.0-litre petrol, 296hp; 3.0-litre diesel D350, 700Nm; Octa V8, 635hp | 3.0-litre diesel D350 |
Best for | City size and style | Families and value | Large families and groups |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Defender 110 | Local assembly brings it to ₹99.00 lakh*, ₹44 lakh* below the 90. |
City size | Defender 90 | The shortest body is the easiest to park and turn. |
Seats | Defender 130 | Up to eight seats in three rows. |
Overall balance | Defender 110 | The lowest price, up to seven seats and the widest choice of engines. |
Performance | Defender 110 | The 110-based Octa makes 635hp and 750Nm. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Defender 90 if you rarely use the back seat and want the most compact and characterful Defender.
Choose the Defender 110 if you want one car for family, highway and off-road use. Read how local assembly cut the Defender 110 price.
Choose the Defender 130 if you regularly carry six to eight people.
Test drive all three in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can show you the Defender 90, 110 and 130 and quote on-road prices for your registration. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR. Comparing the Defender with its rivals? Read Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Frequently asked questions.
Why does the Defender 110 cost less than the Defender 90?
The entry Defender 110, the X-Dynamic HSE P300, is assembled in India at JLR's Chakan plant. Local assembly brought its starting price down to ₹99.00 lakh* ex-showroom, while the Defender 90 starts at ₹1.43 crore*.
How many seats does the Defender 130 have?
Up to eight, in three rows. The Defender 110 seats up to seven (5+2).
Which Defender is made in India?
The Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE P300 is assembled at JLR's Chakan plant near Pune.
What is the most powerful Defender in India?
The Defender Octa, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 making 635hp and 750Nm, or 800Nm in Dynamic Launch mode.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: model prices, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Land Rover Defender, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
