Land Rover Defender vs Lexus RX (2026)
Land Rover Defender (₹1.07 Crore – ₹2.62 Crore) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹17.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender.
- The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 366 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Defender in short
The Defender is Land Rover's icon and its widest Indian range: three body lengths (three-door 90, five-door 110, eight-seat 130) and four engines spanning ₹1.07 crore for the 2.0 petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE to ₹2.62 crore for the 635 PS OCTA Black — the most extreme Defender ever made. In between sit the 350 PS D350 diesel, the 5.0L V8 across all three bodies, and the twin-turbo 4.4L V8 OCTA flagship. All prices are from Land Rover India's official July 2026 pan-India price list. Its only real rival in capability-plus-status terms is the Mercedes G-Class, at roughly double the entry money.
Full Defender prices & variants →Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Defender or RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹17.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Defender vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Defender — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Defender or the RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹17.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Defender. The Land Rover Defender is the more powerful car, with 626 bhp against 366 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.