Land Rover Defender Octa: Most powerful version to be launched on July 3

New Delhi. Land Rover is preparing to unveil the final version of its iconic SUV, the Defender Octa, on July 3. Promising to be the most powerful version yet, the Defender Octa will be offered in limited numbers during its first year of production. Interested buyers can participate in preview events to reserve and customize their vehicle as per their preferences.

Land Rover says it conducted more than 13,960 additional tests in addition to the standard Defender evaluation. These tests included endurance tests on the Nürburgring in Germany, snowy tracks in Sweden, desert tracks in Dubai and rough terrain in Utah, USA. In a promotional video, the Defender Octa is shown traversing snow, water, sand and rocky terrain. The company also arranged special preview events for potential buyers during the testing phase. The Defender Octa will boast of an all-new 6D Dynamics air suspension, similar to the one found in Land Rover’s top-tier Range Rover SV. This setup features interlinked hydraulic dampers designed to reduce pitch and roll during acceleration, braking or cornering on paved roads. Land Rover also says this updated suspension system will optimize wheel articulation and independent wheel travel for off-road adventures.

As for the powertrain, the Octa will be the inaugural model in the Defender series featuring a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine supplied by BMW. This engine, which is currently used in vehicles like the Range Rover Sport SV, produces 626 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. Although there is no confirmation yet on the availability of the Defender Octa in India, Land Rover has already launched the Defender Octa in the country. Offers the off-roader in 90, 110 and 130 variants. Prices start at Rs 97 lakh and go up to Rs 2.3 crore, ex-showroom, India.