JLR India has started assembling the popular Defender 110 at its Pune facility using completely knocked down (CKD) kits shipped directly from Slovakia. This shift to local assembly has led to a major price slash, bringing down ex-showroom prices of the Defender 110 by up to Rs 34 lakh!
This CKD initiative applies specifically to the Defender 110’s feature-packed X-Dynamic HSE trim, available across three engine options: a 300hp 2-litre turbo-petrol, a 350hp 3-litre diesel, and a 400 HP 3-litre petrol. Bookings are officially open with customer deliveries kicking off on November 15.
Price Drop & Trim Variant Breakdown
Here is how the new ex-showroom (New Delhi) pricing stacks up compared to the outgoing CBU (fully imported) models:
| Trim Variant & Engine | Engine Specs | Old CBU Price | New CKD Price | Total Price Reduction |
| X-Dynamic HSE 2.0L Turbo-Petrol | 300 hp, 2-litre Turbo-Petrol | Rs 1.13 Crore | Rs 99 Lakh | Rs 14 Lakh |
| X-Dynamic HSE 3.0L Diesel | 350 hp, 3-litre Diesel | Rs 1.52 Crore | Rs 1.18 Crore | Rs 34 Lakh |
| X-Dynamic HSE 3.0L Turbo-Petrol | 400 hp, 3-litre Turbo-Petrol | Rs 1.52 Crore | Rs 1.18 Crore | Rs 34 Lakh |
Upgraded Standard Equipment & Features
Even with the huge price cuts, JLR hasn’t trimmed down the feature list. In fact, features that were previously paid options on the imported CBU models have now been made standard on the India-assembled units!
1. X-Dynamic HSE 2-Litre Turbo-Petrol (Up to Rs 6.5 Lakh Worth Features Now Standard)
- Adaptive off-road cruise control
- Air suspension featuring adaptive dynamics
- Three-zone climate control with an integrated air purifier
- Headlight washers
- Spare wheel lock with body-coloured spare wheel cover
- Manual third-row seats
- Front centre console refrigerator
- 14-way electrically adjustable front seats with heating, cooling, and memory functions
2. X-Dynamic HSE 3-Litre Turbo-Petrol & Diesel (Up to Rs 17 Lakh Worth Features Now Standard)
- 20-inch alloy wheels & illuminated metal treadplates
- Electronic active differential equipped with torque vectoring
- Four-way manually adjustable winged headrests
- Second row seats with manual slide and recline functions
- Heated third-row seating & suede headliner
- Three-zone climate control with dedicated rear cooling
- Premium Meridian surround sound system
- Head-up display (HUD)
Local Manufacturing Footprint & Sales Record
The Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE becomes the latest addition to JLR’s locally assembled portfolio in India, joining models like the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, and the Discovery Sport.
While the X-Dynamic HSE trim moves to CKD assembly, the rest of the Defender 110 lineup—including the flagship Octa, the 5-litre V8 models, and the 90 and 130 body styles—will continue to be imported as CBUs. The Defender was JLR India’s bestselling model in FY2026, with over 9,000 units sold in the country so far.
My Thoughts
“JLR starting local assembly and passing on a massive Rs 34 lakh price cut makes this Defender an even more popular option that it already is. In the Indian luxury car scene, the Defender has been an undisputed status symbol, but being a full CBU import put heavy tax duties on it. Bringing the 2.0-litre petrol variant down to Rs 99 lakh while adding up to Rs 17 lakh worth of optional equipment as standard on the 3.0-litre models makes it ridiculously good value compared to rivals like the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or Mercedes-Benz GLE. All this makes it feel value for money even at a price tag of 1 crore.”
— Avin Richards
