• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Thu, 09 May 2024 01:48 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The Land Rover Defender has received a global update with a range of new features and improvements to its diesel engine. One significant change is the introduction of the D350 engine variant, replacing the older D300 model. Other notable changes are in terms of feature and interior, aimed at enhancing comfort and safety. 

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New Land Rover Defender - Engine 

This new diesel engine in the updated Land Rover Defender delivers a power output of 345 bhp, a notable increase of 49 bhp from the previous 3.0-litre turbo diesel straight-six engine. The torque has also been boosted from 649 Nm to 700 Nm, while still being mated with ZF's eight-speed gearbox.

New Land Rover Defender - Interior 

The interior of the updated Land Rover Defender focuses on enhancing comfort, especially with the availability of central captain's chairs in the elongated 130 version. This configuration reduces seating capacity from eight to seven, with the middle chairs featuring heating and ventilation for added comfort. Additional interior upgrades include the Signature Interior Pack, which comes standard in the X and V8 Defender trims and is optional for the Dynamic HSE. This pack introduces heated and cooled seats made from a blend of leather and Kvadrat fabric, ensuring comfort across all seating rows. The third row in the 110 and 130 variants also receives heated seats. 

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New Land Rover Defender - Safety 

Land Rover has specifically emphasised on safety in the updated Defender models now featuring enhanced security features like the 'Secure Tracker Pro' system and a 'Walk-Away' locking feature. 

Land Rover Defender Octa 

Furthermore, Land Rover plans to introduce the Defender Octa on July 3rd, promising the arrival of the most powerful iteration of the Defender yet. Notably, the Defender Octa will sport the new 'JLR' badge, symbolising a significant shift following Jaguar Land Rover's restructuring in 2023, which established the Defender, Range Rover, and Discovery models as standalone brands.