Land Rover Defender V8 now in Malaysia – prices starting from RM998,000
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has announced the arrival of the new Defender V8 variant for the Malaysian market.
The Land Rover Defender V8 is available in two body styles: the Defender 110 and the Defender 130.
Both Defender V8 variants are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a supercharger, but each comes with its own unique power tuning.
The Defender 110 V8 produces 525 PS and 625 Nm of torque, with the capability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds.
Meanwhile, the Defender 130 V8 generates 500 PS and 610 Nm of torque, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
Both Defender V8 models are equipped with a quad-exhaust system to ensure a more powerful V8 soundtrack compared to other Defender variants.
The Defender 110 V8 for the Malaysian market features a five-seat configuration, with the second-row seats offering heating functions and a 40:20:40 split-folding feature.
In contrast, the Defender 130 V8 boasts a three-row seating arrangement that can accommodate up to eight passengers at once.
Additionally, the rear seats can slide and fold in a 60:40 split to maximize cargo space.
The Land Rover Defender V8 is now available in the Malaysian market, with a starting price of RM998,000 for the Defender 110 V8, and RM1.198 million for the Defender 130 V8.
