Land Rover Defender Octa launched at Rs 2.59 crore

The Defender Octa is powered by a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.

The Land Rover Defender Octa has been launched in India. The premium SUV is available in two variants: Octa and Octa Edition One, priced at Rs 2.59 crore and Rs 2.79 crore (ex-showroom), respectively.

The Octa is a high-performance version of the Defender. It is based on the 5-door Defender 110 but has several unique design elements that make it stand out. It has wider wheel arches, different front and rear bumpers, a unique grille, and quad exhausts.

Inside, the SUV is equipped with performance seats with integrated headrests. These are said to be 30% lighter than standard leather seats. The Edition One comes in a special Faroe Green exterior paint with carbon fibre trim.

Powering the Defender Octa is a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a mild-hybrid system. It delivers 626 BHP and up to 800 Nm in Dynamic Launch mode, enabling the SUV to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds.

The Defender Octa comes equipped with 6D Dynamics suspension and variable semi-active dampers. Compared to the standard Defender, the Octa has a slightly taller ride height and thus has improved water-wading capability. The SUV rides on 33-inch Goodyear Advance all-terrain tyres and is fitted with 400 mm disc brakes paired with Brembo calipers.