Defender 110 to be locally manufactured in India, prices start at Rs 99 lakh

JLR has begun local production of the Defender 110 in Pune, India, with prices starting at Rs 99 lakh. The SUV gets three engine options and deliveries begin November 15, 2026.New Delhi,Oct 27, 2026 13:32 ISTJLR has commenced local manufacturing of the Defender 110 at its Pune facility, marking the first time the British luxury SUV will be produced in India. The locally manufactured Defender 110 will be offered in the X-Dynamic HSE trim with three engine options, with prices starting at Rs 99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Bookings are now open, and deliveries are scheduled to begin on November 15, 2026.India becomes the first market outside Europe to manufacture the Defender, strengthening JLR’s local production footprint. The company says local manufacturing will help reduce waiting periods and improve accessibility, while retaining the global engineering and durability standards associated with the SUV.Defender 110: Price and engine optionsThe locally manufactured Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE is available with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, a 3.0-litre petrol engine and a 3.0-litre diesel engine. All three powertrains are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and feature Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.The ex-showroom prices are as follows:Defender 110 2.0-litre petrol X-Dynamic HSE: Rs 99 lakhDefender 110 3.0-litre petrol X-Dynamic HSE: Rs 1.18 croreDefender 110 3.0-litre diesel X-Dynamic HSE: Rs 1.18 croreAll prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi. Customers can book the SUV through the official Land Rover India website or at any of the brand’s 32 authorised dealerships across the country.Defender 110: More features as standardJLR has added equipment previously offered as optional extras on the completely built-up (CBU) versions, enhancing the value proposition of the locally manufactured Defender 110. The 2.0-litre petrol version receives features worth up to Rs 6.5 lakh as standard. These include Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics, Terrain Response 2, Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control, Wade Sensing, a ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, three-zone climate control with rear cooling assistance and Cabin Air Purification Plus. It also gets 14-way electrically adjustable front seats with heating, cooling and memory functions, manual third-row seats, and a refrigerator compartment in the front centre console.The 3.0-litre petrol and diesel versions receive additional standard equipment worth up to Rs 17 lakh. Alongside the off-road technologies, these variants get an Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking, Configurable Terrain Response and an enhanced cabin package.Other additions include a Meridian Surround Sound System, head-up display, heated third-row seats, climate-controlled rear seats, an Ebony suedecloth headlining and 20-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels with Gloss Dark Grey contrast detailing. The variants also feature illuminated metal treadplates and a body-coloured spare wheel cover.Defender 110: Design and off-road capabilityThe Defender 110 retains its rugged design and is built on JLR’s D7x architecture. The platform is engineered for durability and has been tested under the company’s Extreme Event Test procedure, which evaluates vehicle performance in demanding conditions.The SUV offers seating for up to seven occupants, depending on configuration, and combines its off-road hardware with features aimed at improving on-road comfort. Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics, Terrain Response 2 and Wade Sensing are among the technologies designed to support driving across varied terrain.JLR's Pune manufacturing facilityJLR began manufacturing vehicles in India through a contract manufacturing agreement with Tata Motors in 2011. The Chakan facility in Pune was the company's first manufacturing facility outside the UK and has produced 10 JLR models for the Indian market.While the Defender 110 will now be manufactured locally for Indian customers, production for global markets will continue at JLR's facility in Nitra, Slovakia. The Slovakian plant will continue to build other Defender body styles, including the Defender 90 and Defender 130, as well as the high-performance Defender OCTA.With local production, JLR aims to strengthen the Defender's position in India's luxury SUV market by combining its established off-road credentials with a more feature-rich standard specification and potentially shorter waiting periods.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends