Actor and producer Prakash Raj spotted in his Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender made a comeback to the global markets after years of absence. The new Defender has become very popular among politicians and celebrities. In India, several Bollywood actors own the brand-new Defenders. Prakash Raj, who is an actor, producer, director and is quite popular in Bollywood as well South Indian movies was spotted in a Defender 110.

The video by CS12 Vlogs shows the matte black Land Rover Defender 110 on the roads in Mumbai. It seems like Prakash and his team is visiting the city. The car is registered in Telangana state where Prakash Raj resides.

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The matte black Land Rover Defender is not an official colour from the British manufacturer. Prakash might have got a matte black wrap on the Defender to make it look unique and brute. Prakash Raj was also spotted on the co-driver seat of the vehicle.

This is not a brand-new car. Prakash bought it last year and got the vehicle wrapped soon after. One should note that wrapping cars in India is not illegal. However, repainting the car in a different colour compared to the original shade is illegal.

Land Rover Defender is popular

The Land Rover Defender is a premium lifestyle luxury SUV that is a well-known vehicle for its prowess on off-road terrains while being a proper luxurious vehicle on the inside. The Defender is available in two body styles – a 3-door version (Defender 90) and a 5-door version (Defender 110). While the 3-door Defender 90 is preferred for its comparatively smaller size and unique three-door look, the 5-door Defender 110 is preferred by those who prefer practicality over the distinctiveness of the 3-door version.

There are three engine options on offer for the Land Rover Defender – two petrol-powered and one diesel-powered. The two petrol engine options for the Defender are 2.0-litre 300 PS turbo-petrol and 3.0-litre 400 PS turbo-petrol engines.

On the other hand, the only diesel engine available for the Defender is a 3.0-litre mill, which produces 300 PS of power. All the versions and engine options of the Defender come with an 8-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The entire range of Land Rover Defender starts at Rs 86.24 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 1.08 crore.

Since its launch in India, the Land Rover Defender has been widely popular among high-profile people for its impressive road stance, luxurious and tech-laden cabin and impeccable off-road drivability. The SUV has found its home in the garages of several notable personalities like Bollywood actors Aayush Sharma and Arjun Kapoor and the top business tycoon of India, Mr Mukesh Ambani.

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