Defender Rival With 18Kmpl Mileage Coming To India Soon! » MotorOctane

A new player is preparing to enter the Indian Luxury SUV space, with patent filings revealing it as a Chinese SUV officially registered in the country. The vehicle could go neck to neck with the Defender in terms of stance and features. Let’s take a look at what’s being prepared!
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Developed by a Chinese startup, Rox Motor, the vehicle, patented as Rox-01, also known as Adamas, is a range-extended EV (EREV) designed to compete in the high-end off-road segment. The patent filing suggests a speculated market entry, following the trends of Global EV startups exploring the Indian EV landscape through local partners or assembly paths. 

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New Defender Rival – Dimensions and Platform

The Rox 01 is a full-size SUV focused on interior richness and presence. It measures 5,295 mm in length, 1,985 mm in width and 1,869 mm in height. The 3,010 mm wheelbase allows for multiple options, and is offered in six-seat (2+2+2) or seven-seat (2+3+2) configurations. 

The vehicle’s design stance is boxy yet functional, featuring a vertical front grille, T-shaped LED DRLs, and a flat roofline. To boast its off-road capability, it offers a standard ground clearance of 205 mm, which can be increased to 235 mm, and a water wading depth of 700mm. 

Powertrain

The Rox 01 uses a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) system that functions as a range extender, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that primarily acts as a generator to charge the battery rather than powering the wheels in most scenarios. Comes with a 56.01 kWh ternary lithium battery and an electric-only range of 235 km (CLTC).  The combined range is 1,226km, with a full 70-litre fuel tank and a mileage of 18 kmpl. The vehicle is equipped with a dual motor setup producing 469 bhp and 740 Nm of Torque. The Rox 01’s 4WD system also has multiple terrain modes.

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New Defender Rival – Interior and Technology

The cabin is centred around a minimalist digital interface. The dashboard comes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.7-inch 3k touchscreen infotainment system. Rear passengers have access to a 15.6-inch ceiling-mounted infotainment screen.  

Advanced hardware features for Autonomous driving include three LiDAR sensors (one roof-mounted and two on the front fenders) and dual Nvidia Orin-X chips. This setup supports Level 2+ ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. 

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Utility Features

What makes the Rox stand out is the focus on outdoor utility. The rear tailgate is designed to function as a compact kitchen area, featuring an integrated induction cooktop, a water dispenser and storage compartments for kitchenware. The vehicle also supports vehicle-to-load(V2L) charging, allowing it to give life to external electrical equipment.

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New Defender Rival – Market Position

While Rox Motor hasn’t announced any formal launch timeline or pricing for India, the patenting of a design and specifications indicates a serious interest in the region. If launched, the Rox 01 would likely be positioned as a tech-focused alternative to the Land Rover Defender, targeting buyers interested in long-range hybrid efficiency and good ADAS integration.

As a premium offering, we could see it priced between Rs 1 Crore and Rs 1.25 Crore (on-road, Mumbai). It would be expensive, but you also get many luxuries in return.

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