Land Rover Defender has sold records in FY2025. The Defender Octa launched in India is priced at Rs 2.59 crore. Learn features and performance. The Land Rover defender has become the identity of the luxury SUV segment worldwide. In the financial year 2025, its record was sold 1.15 lakh units. Its new variant defender Octa has also been launched in India, which costs Rs 2.59 crore. Learn its features, performance and increasing demand in the market.
SUV became global trend
Financial Year 2025 was historic for Land Rover Defender. Its 1,15,404 units were recorded worldwide, which is the largest figure ever. This figure shows that this strong luxury off-roader SUV has now become a global trend, not just a vehicle. Its tremendous demand has also been seen in India, where it was recently launched with new variants.
Defender octa introduced in India, know price and features
In March 2025, Land Rover launched Defender Octa in India. Its initial ex-showroom price has been kept at Rs 2.59 crore. The special thing is that its top-end edition one variant is available at a price of Rs 20 lakh more. This SUV is not only very attractive in design, but its features and performance make it different from class. Defender Octa has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which is equipped with mild-hybrid technology. This engine generates 626 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque. This SUV can catch the speed of 0 to 100 km per hour in just 3.8 seconds. Its top speed is 250 km per hour. This SUV has an eight-speed automatic gearbox, which makes its performance smooth and powerful.
Why is it special Land Rover Defender Octa
Defender Octa is being called the company’s most powerful defender SUV so far. It has upgraded several mechanical and chassis compared to the standard defender models, making its road grip and off-road capability even better. This SUV performs a spectacular performance not only on the streets of the city but also on bumpy paths.
Record in sales, but slight decline in revenue
Jaguar Land Rover recorded a 7.7 billion pound revenue in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025, which is 1.7% lower than the previous year. Despite this, the company has earned a profit in the tenth quarter. The main reason for this is the tremendous sales of certain models, in which the defender is at the top.
India-UK FTA can get a big benefit
The recent free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom may reduce the prices of luxury vehicles such as defender. This can make this vehicle more economical for Indian consumers. Import duty can be relieved under FTA, which can further increase its sales in India.
Increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles
JLR’s portfolio has also seen an increase in demand for electrified vehicles. The financial year 2025 recorded an annual increase of 21.7% in the sale of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The demand for the Range Rover’s PHEV version increased by 38.2%, while the sales of Range Rover Sport increased by 19.7%.
Limited edition introduced in 21 countries
The brand has introduced Limited Edition SV trims in 21 countries including India, Japan, UAE, Taiwan, China, Australia and UK as part of its market expansion strategy. This has strengthened the premium image of the brand and has increased its fan base worldwide.
Range Rover’s great appearance in Milan Design Week
Range Rover made its presence in Milan Design Week 2025, celebrating the completion of 55 years of the brand. This event became a big platform to show the company’s design philosophy and premium appeal.
