Land Rover’s Defender D7X-R begins testing in the Sahara Desert for Dakar 2026. The brand confirms Peterhansel and Baciuska as a part of its Dakar Rally lineup.
The Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top features a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 400bhp and 515Nm of torque, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
JLR India's lineup includes the iconic Range Rover family, the rugged Defender & Discovery models, the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace, and the sporty F-Pace.
The Land Rover Defender Octa packs a 626bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and is equipped with a rugged 6D Dynamics suspension system.
The Land Rover Defender OCTA is set to compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally's Stock category. It will be powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.
Land Rover has yet to announce the powertrain for its Dakar Rally entry. However, the Defender is built on the robust D7X aluminium platform.
Land Rover has launched the 2025 Defender in India at a starting price of Rs 1.39 crore (ex-showroom). The updated SUV brings a host of upgrades, both in terms of performance and luxury.
The 2025 Range Rover Sport comes with several upgrades such as semi-aniline leather upholstery, massage functionality for the front seats, and a head-up display (HUD).
JLR India has disclosed its sales figures for the first half of FY2025. The carmaker reported a year-on-year increase of 36%, with 3,214 units sold in the country.
Land Rover has launched the Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition in India. The company will donate a portion of the proceeds from each Range Rover Ranthambore Edition sale to the Wildlife Conservation Trust of India, supporting initiatives to boost tiger and wildlife conservation efforts.