Land Rover Unveils Defender OCTA With 635 HP and Advanced Off-Road Features

Land Rover has officially revealed the Defender OCTA, its extreme off-road variant designed to compete with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 and Ford Bronco Raptor. The name OCTA refers to the octahedron shape, symbolizing the diamond, the hardest and rarest natural material, highlighting the vehicle's toughness. The Defender OCTA will be available in Israel in 2025, though pricing and exact arrival dates have yet to be announced by "HaMizrah," Land Rover's Israeli importer.

The exterior design of the OCTA closely resembles other Defender models but includes distinctive features such as blacked-out finishes, expanded wheel arches to accommodate larger 33-inch Goodyear Advanced All-Terrain tires, aluminum skid plates, and unique OCTA badges on the front, sides, and inside the cabin. The interior sports sporty seats and two exclusive color options: matte green and copper, paired with unique 20- or 22-inch wheels. The rear features blacked-out accents and dual exhaust outlets linked to an active exhaust system that enhances the sporty sound.

Under the hood, the Defender OCTA is powered by an updated 4.4-liter V8 engine with micro-hybrid assistance and twin turbochargers, delivering 635 horsepower and 76.4 kgm of torque. This is a 105-horsepower increase over the Range Rover's version of the same engine. The powertrain is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with launch control, enabling a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 4.0 seconds.

The vehicle also benefits from a comprehensive upgrade in suspension and handling. It features a new suspension geometry with a 6D Dynamic system that includes hydraulic links and active dampers with height and roll control to maintain stability during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Braking is enhanced by Brembo brakes with 400 mm front discs, and the steering system has been tuned for heavier, quicker response. A new off-road driving mode named OCTA has been added to the familiar terrain selector, tailored to the vehicle's extensive upgrades.