The legendary Land Rover Defender has become considerably more accessible in India as a result of the GST revision in India in September 2025. Jaguar Land Rover India has cut prices across all variants of the Defender by as much as ₹18.6 lakh. This is indeed welcome news to the luxury SUV segment. The GST 2.0 rate was revised to reduce the taxation on premium cars and customers will benefit from purchasing these vehicles from 22nd September 2025.
Land Rover Defender New Price After GST Cut
Under the updated GST regulations, the tax on luxury vehicles is now lower at flat 40% with no high additional cess charge, and hence price across the Defender range has benefitted. Pricing for the biggest discount comes on the current flagship 4.4L V8 110 OCTA Edition One variant, at ₹18.6 lakh discount. Pricing across the range of 110 and 130 diesels variants and 110 petrol variants have benefitted with discounts of between ₹7 lakh and around ₹18.6 lakh based on model and engine size.
Land Rover Defender GST Price Cut: Old and New Price List
In this section, we compare the ex-showroom prices for petrol and diesel models of the Land Rover Defender, before and after the GST changes in September 2025. In all cases, we offer a significant reduction in the total models as a result of the changes to tax on the cars and give buyers an idea of what they can save with the new tax structure.
Defender Petrol Variants
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Prices are ex-showroom and applicable throughout India, with regional differences applicable.
The price reductions represent some of the largest discounts given for a luxury SUV in India, which will increase the Defender's attractiveness to premium buyers.
Premium Features to Buyers at Lower Prices
The Land Rover Defender encapsulates rugged luxury. Its bold design and modern technology offer premium features, including:
- Engine choices ranging from a 2.0L turbo petrol engine to a 5.0L V8 petrol engine and a 3.0L diesel engine.
- An all-wheel-drive system with advanced terrain response and other off-roading capabilities.
- A premium interior with a panoramic sunroof, premium leather seats and customizable ambient lighting.
- A range of cutting-edge safety systems like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and 360-degree cameras.
- A modern infotainment system with a large touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, and premium speaker systems.
The newly reduced GST pricing now make these premium features more accessible to more luxury SUV buyers.
Defender New Price After GST Cut: Impact on Market and Rivals
The Land Rover Defender is now even better positioned in the Indian luxury SUV space, thanks to the notable price adjustment under GST 2.0. It sharpens the key value proposition of this vehicle versus competitive rivals like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Jeep Grand Wagoneer which are well entrenched in the ultra-luxury SUV space. Price reductions due to GST will likely lead to new sales momentum in the affluent market, trigger upgrade cycles, and provide a follow through with Jaguar Land Rover's sustained growth in India's luxury SUV market.
Land Rover has just recreated Winston Churchill's Land Rover Defender - and it's yours for nearly £300k https://t.co/AvEhJ90pFq pic.twitter.com/hGUzd4rpxw
— Autocar (@autocar) August 26, 2025
The September 2025 revision of the GST is inarguably a sizeable benefit for buyers of luxury SUVs in India (and the Land Rover Defender is leading the price-cutting pack by as much as ₹18.6 lakh). The newly listed price adds affordability to the Defender's signature look, rugged performance, and premium luxury. For fans of the Defender looking for modern capability and an air of tradition, the recent introduction of the Classic V8 Defender Series 1—selling for an estimated value of around £250,000 in the UK—adds another level of specialness to the Defender range. With the added value of the GST cut, now is the time to own one of the best-looking and best-performing luxury SUVs in the world at a lower price.
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