Introducing the Ultimate Defender Experience

Welcome to the new 2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA - the most dynamically accomplished Defender ever created. Unveiled in July 2024, this flagship model takes the legendary capability of the Defender 110 to new heights, combining extreme toughness with luxury in a way that truly lives up to its name, itself inspired by the octahedral shape of a diamond.

Unmatched Power and Performance

The Defender OCTA is equipped with a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine producing 635PS and up to 750Nm of torque (increasing to 800Nm with Dynamic Launch Mode). It can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph when fitted with 22-inch lightweight alloy wheels and all-season tyres.

But, what makes the OCTA truly special is how the power is harnessed both on roads and rugged terrain. The peak torque is available from just 1,800rpm through to almost 6,000rpm, providing exceptional driveability across all conditions.

Revolutionary 6D Dynamics Suspension

At the heart of the Defender OCTA's game-changing performance is the introduction of hydraulically-interlinked 6D Dynamics suspension technology - a first for any Defender model. This advanced system virtually eliminates pitch and body roll on-road while enabling greater wheel articulation off-road, allowing the vehicle to tackle even more extreme obstacles with unprecedented comfort and control.

The suspension sits 28mm higher than standard Defenders, with a stance widened by 68mm for superior ground clearance and stability. Additional upgrades include longer and tougher wishbones, unique active dampers with separate accumulators, uprated 400mm front brake discs with Brembo callipers, and the fastest steering ratio of any Defender to date.

Designed to Dominate Any Terrain

The OCTA includes specialised drive modes to unlock its full capabilities. Dynamic Mode provides the ultimate performance-focused on-road experience, tuning the vehicle's steering, throttle and suspension settings for maximum responsiveness. OCTA Mode - the first-ever Defender off-road driving mode with a performance focus - features Off-Road Launch control for optimum acceleration on loose surfaces and a unique Off-Road ABS calibration for optimum braking performance.

For more technical off-road manoeuvres, the familiar Terrain Response modes remain at the driver's fingertips, with specific calibrations for Sand, Mud and Ruts, Grass Gravel Snow, and Rock Crawl. These are assisted by off-road driver aids such as ClearSight Ground View, which effectively makes the bonnet transparent through the use of cameras for improved visibility off the beaten track.

The vehicle can wade through water up to one metre deep - the deepest of any production Defender. It automatically detects which surface it's being driven on and optimises its dynamic settings accordingly, ensuring maximum capability and driver confidence in any situation.

Bold, Confident Exterior

The Defender OCTA features 33-inch diameter tyres - the largest ever fitted to a production Defender - including a Goodyear Advanced All-Terrain Tyre developed specifically for the OCTA model. This has necessitated extended wheel arches, which complement off-road-optimised front bodywork with unique grille designs allowing greater under-bonnet airflow.

A new rear bumper incorporating a four-exit active exhaust system, tough underbody protection with an aluminium alloy front under shield, and exposed Phosphor Bronze-finished front and rear recovery points further enhance its capabilities and visual impact. The redesigned bumpers give improved approach and departure angles.

The OCTA's exterior colour palette includes two exclusive new premium metallic finishes: Petra Copper and Faroe Green, alongside Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey. All models feature a contrast roof and tailgate in gloss Narvik Black.

Premium Interior Experience

Inside, the Defender OCTA offers a premium cabin that balances luxury with durability. All-new Performance Seats with more supportive bolsters and integrated headrests provide excellent lateral support while remaining comfortable for long journeys. Two highly durable UltrafabricsTM PU options - 30% lighter than traditional leather - are available, including a duo-tone Khaki and Ebony option with a knit textile and reductive, seamless finish standard on the Edition One.

For the standard OCTA, the interior features a new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather with KvadratTM textile trim in Ebony. Alternatively, any OCTA can be specified with UltrafabricsTM PU in Light Cloud and Lunar, or semi-aniline leather in Ebony.

Defender's close association with music is brought to the fore with immersive Body and Soul Seat audio technology - available for the first time in Defender. This technology, developed in collaboration with music industry experts SUBPAC and Coventry University, allows the driver and front passenger to feel, as well as hear, the music.

What the Motoring Media Say

Pistonheads

Pistonheads calls the OCTA "a remarkable achievement" that delivers "brilliant, awe-inspiring" performance both on and off-road. They note that while the OCTA may represent "overkill" for many drivers, it "elevates the car into a class of one" among European rivals.

Car Magazine

Car Magazine awards the Defender OCTA a perfect 5/5 rating, calling it a vehicle with "speed, steering, brakes, sheer unstoppable breadth of ability." Their verdict declares it "an impressively versatile machine" that's "a blast to drive" despite its 2.5-tonne weight.

Top Gear

Top Gear describes the OCTA as "the world's fastest off-roader". They highlight how the 6D dynamics suspension technology transforms the vehicle's handling, providing "a suppleness to its ride and a precision to its body movements" that allows it to "really handle" despite its size.

Evo

Evo magazine gave the Defender OCTA 4.5/5 stars, describing it as having "dynamic qualities to rival a sportscar." Their review emphasises the depth of engineering involved, calling it a "richly detailed engineering exercise" with "911 GT3 levels of engineering."

Experience the Ultimate Defender

The Defender OCTA represents the pinnacle of what's possible in the world of luxury off-road vehicles. It's the result of an intensive development programme with over 13,960 additional tests, pushing the boundaries of capability and robustness into realms never before explored by Land Rover.

It’s available to order now from £148,045.