New Defender OCTA: The Most Extraordinary
In the realm of automotive engineering and design, few vehicles capture attention quite like the Land Rover Defender. With the unveiling of the new Defender OCTA, Land Rover has introduced its boldest creation to date—an unrivaled blend of toughness, capability, and luxury that sets a new standard for this iconic nameplate.
Named after the octahedral crystal structure of a diamond, the Defender OCTA embodies strength, resilience, performance, luxury, aspiration, and exploration. In form and function, it’s a precision instrument designed for those who see the world as their playground.
Engineering Without Compromise
At its core, the OCTA boasts a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine that transforms raw power into an art form. Generating 467 kW and 750 Nm of torque, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a breathtaking 4.0 seconds—a performance that blurs the line between luxury SUV and high-performance sportscars.
Terrain is No Longer a Challenge
With a ground clearance of 323 mm and the ability to wade through a full metre of water, the Defender OCTA redefines what’s possible. Its 33-inch diameter tyres—the largest ever fitted to a Defender—are an invitation to explore without limits. The introduction of hydraulically interlinked 6D Dynamics suspension technology for the first time on a Defender, makes it the most dynamically accomplished Defender ever, and a fun to drive 4×4 on-road/ off-roader, with no compromises.
The OCTA Mode: A New Dimension of Control
The revolutionary OCTA Mode isn’t just a driving setting. It’s a sophisticated system that reads terrain with near-telepathic precision. Unique suspension calibration, launch control, and specialised anti-lock braking transform challenging landscapes into seamless journeys.
Luxury in Every Detail
Inside, the OCTA is a sanctuary of intelligent design. Ultrafabrics™ upholstery—30% lighter than traditional leather—creates an interior that’s as thoughtful as it is luxurious. The Body and Soul Seat technology doesn’t just offer reassuring comfort; it immerses you in a never-before Defender experience. The standard interior is a new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather, with KvadratTM textile trim in Ebony. Alternatively, any Defender OCTA can be specified with UltrafabricsTM PU in Light Cloud and Lunar, or semi-aniline leather in Ebony.
Audio tech takes centerstage here. For the first time in a Defender, the immersive Body and Soul Seats come equipped with four transducers embedded within the front seats, precisely aligned with the occupants’ backs to deliver high-fidelity tactile audio. Powered by SUBPACTM AI optimisation software, the system processes real-time signals from the 700 W, 15-speaker MeridianTM Surround Sound System, creating a synchronised, multi-dimensional sensory experience that combines sound with dynamic vibrations for an unparalleled audio encounter.
A Palette of Individuality
Exclusive colours like Faroe Green and Petra Copper on the new Defender OCTA are statements of character. The chopped carbon fibre detailing and diamond-inspired emblem speak of a vehicle that’s equal parts precision engineering and artistic vision.
More Than a Vehicle
Priced at INR 2.59 crore, the Defender OCTA is an investment in possibility, in adventure, in pushing beyond known boundaries. With the OCTA, Land Rover hasn’t just created another SUV—they’ve engineered a manifesto of exploration—a vehicle that’s tough like a diamond, goes anywhere and everywhere, and transforms the very concept of the journey into an immersive one-of-a-kind experience.
