Today, Jaguar Land Rover India announced that following a successful Defender 110, Defender 90 is now available in India. The Defender 90 is available in three powertrain options. These include a 2.0 l petrol delivering 296 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque, a 3.0 l petrol producing 394 bhp and torque of 550 Nm and a 3.0 l diesel delivering 296 kW and 650 Nm.
Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said, “Demand for Defender 110 continues to be strong and introduction of Defender 90 will further enhance the appeal of Defender and the Land Rover brand. We are extremely excited to introduce the epitome of iconic Land Rover design, the Defender 90. It is the toughest and most capable Land Rover ever made and provides new age connectivity with unstoppable off-road performance.”
The Defender 90 offers six-seat practicality thanks to the innovative front central jump seat. It embraces 21st-century technologies and features Land Rover’s Pivi infotainment system with an intuitive interface and backup battery for always-on responses. Advanced software-over-the-air updates also ensure customers benefit from the latest software at all times, wherever they are in the world.
Configurable Terrain Response allows drivers to fine-tune the vehicle’s set-up to suit the precise off-road conditions like never before. The Terrain Response 2 system also includes a new Wade programme to provide the ultimate reassurance when driving through water by optimizing all vehicle systems accordingly.
The Defender 90 is available in several models, including Defender, X-Dynamic and Defender X. Furthermore, Defender and X-Dynamic will come with S, SE and HSE Specification Packs.
Customers will be able to personalize their vehicle in more ways than any previous Land Rover with four Accessory Packs. These include the Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban Packs, giving each Defender a distinct character with a specially selected range of enhancements. Prices of the Defender 90 start from Rs 76.57 lakh, ex-showroom in India.