Local assembly cuts Defender 110 prices in India by up to Rs 34 lakh

UPDATE - follow-up to Defender 110 prices drop by up to Rs 34 lakh with local assembly: JLR has started local assembly of the Defender 110 in India using the completely knocked down route, which cuts the ex-showroom price by up to Rs 34 lakh. This price cut applies to the X-Dynamic HSE trim, which comes with three engine choices including a 350hp 3-litre diesel, a 400hp 3-litre petrol, and a 300hp 2-litre turbo-petrol.

Pricing and Deliveries

The 3-litre diesel and 3-litre turbo-petrol models now cost Rs 1.18 crore ex-showroom in New Delhi, down from Rs 1.52 crore for the fully imported versions. The 2-litre turbo-petrol model now costs Rs 99 lakh, down from Rs 1.13 crore, which is a drop of Rs 14 lakh. Buyers can book the vehicle online or offline, and deliveries will begin on November 15. Meanwhile, the Defender 90, standard 110, and 110 Octa will still arrive as fully imported units.

Added Features

The India-made 2-litre petrol model now includes features worth up to Rs 6.5 lakh as standard that were once optional, such as adaptive off-road cruise control, air suspension with adaptive dynamics, and three-zone climate control. Other standard additions for this model include a front console refrigerator, headlight washer, and 14-way power adjustable front seats with heating, cooling, and memory. The 3-litre petrol and diesel versions now include features worth up to Rs 17 lakh as standard, including 20-inch wheels, an electronic active differential with torque vectoring, a head-up display, and a Meridian surround sound system.

Context

Local assembly helps car companies avoid heavy import duties in India, making popular luxury vehicles more affordable for domestic buyers. JLR already builds several models locally, and the Defender was its best-selling vehicle in India during the previous fiscal year. Earlier report (2026-10-27 13:30): UPDATE - follow-up to Defender 110 prices drop by up to Rs 34 lakh with local assembly: JLR has started local assembly for the Defender 110 in India using the completely knocked down route. This brings down ex-showroom prices by as much as Rs 34 lakh.

Price Cuts

The price drop applies to the X-Dynamic HSE trim, which comes with three engine choices. Both the 3-litre petrol and 3-litre diesel models now cost Rs 1.18 crore in New Delhi. This is down from Rs 1.52 crore for the older fully imported versions, giving a straight saving of Rs 34 lakh. Meanwhile, the 2.0-litre petrol model now costs Rs 99 lakh instead of Rs 1.13 crore, marking a drop of Rs 14 lakh.

Sales and Bookings

You can book the SUV either online or offline. Deliveries begin on November 15. Other versions like the Defender 90 and Defender 110 Octa will still come to India as fully built imports.

Context

JLR also locally assembles select versions of the Range Rover, Sport, Velar, Evoque, and Discovery Sport in India. The Defender was the brand's best-selling model in India during the last fiscal year.