Are you planning to purchase a new car? Land Rover Defender is one of the coolest and most luxurious SUVs in the Indian automobile industry. The brand has survived the market for over the years, with a huge fan following, not just in India but worldwide. The car carries a brand value that defines what it states, be it comfort, quality ride, features, and space. Today we will tell you about the popular Indian celebrities who own this beast.
Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor, the popular Bollywood actor, is one of the celebrities who own a Pangea Green Land Rover Defender. It is one of the most famous models and a hallmark colour sold globally. He owns the first edition of the model that arrived in India with 2 to 3-litre petrol engine options. However, the model underwent some cosmetic enhancements compared to the ordinary model.
Specification: It has a 2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4 engine type, petrol fuel type, max power of 296 bhp@ 5500 rpm, mileage of 8.7 kmpl, and driving range of 783 km. Its dimension is 5018 mm in length, 2008 mm in width, and 1967 mm in height.
Key safety features: Overspeed warning, automatic emergency braking, emergency brake light flashing, lane departure warning, high-beam assist, land departure prevention, forward collision warning, etc.
Mukesh Ambani
The list would not be complete without the famous entrepreneur of the Indian market, Mukesh Ambani. He is the richest billionaire in India with an exclusive car collection, and Land Rover Defender 110 in Eiger Grey shade is a part of it. It has a similar body shape, just like MG Gloster, Mahindra Scorpio, and Ford Endeavour, with some noticeable changes in the exterior part. This model was introduced in India in February 2020.
Specification: It has an engine of 1997 to 2996 cc, petrol and diesel fuel type, 300 to 400 bhp & 400 to 650 Nm, customisation options, and modern hardware.
Key safety features: 88% child occupant protection, 76% safety assistance, adult occupant protection, and 71% vulnerable road user protection. Besides, it also has some safety assist technologies: AEB-VRU, AEB-City, AEB-Interurban, LSS, and AEB-Junction Assist.
Prithviraj
Prithviraj is another popular celebrity from the Malayalam film industry in India who owns a 2012 Land Rover Defender in a Nardo Grey paint colour. The model has black alloy wheels with thick tyres and a ceramic finish.
Specification: It comes with 2.2 litre TD 6MT, 4 cylinders, 266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM - 361 Nm @ 2000 RPM Torque, diesel type, and power of 0 KW @ 3500 RPM, 122 HP @ 3500 RPM, 121 BHP @ 3500 RPM. Besides, it has a 6-speed manual and a 90 mph (145 km/h) top speed.
Key safety features: Anti-lock brakes, front-impact airbags, stability control, side impact airbags, security system, overhead airbags, etc.
Sunil Shetty
The famous Bollywood actor, Sunil Shetty, who recently bought a new Land Rover Defender 110 last month in November. It has a rugged look, perfect for the road, offering quality and a comforting ride. This model is sold in three engine options, two in petrol and one in diesel.
Specification: The turbo diesel engine offers 3 litres inline 6 unit that makes 300 Bhpp-650 Nm, whereas the petrol engine offers 2 litre-4 cylinder unit (300 Bhp-400 Nm) and a 3-litre-6 cylinder unit (400 Bhp-550 Nm).
Key safety features: 76% safety assistance, adult occupant protection, 88% child occupant protection, and 71% vulnerable road user protection. Its safety assist technologies include AEB-VRU, AEB-City, AEB-Interurban, LSS, and AEB-Junction Assist.
In India, the Land Rover Defender is available with three powertrain options, which are a 2.0-litre petrol engine (292 bhp and 400 Nm of torque), a 3.0-litre petrol engine (395 bhp and 550 Nm of torque), and a 3.0-litre diesel engine (395 bhp and 550 Nm of torque) (296 bhp of power and 650 Nm of torque). However, the price will vary depending on the variant you choose. The price of Land Rover Defender ranges between Rs. 80.72 and goes up to Rs. 2.19 crore.
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