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Introducing Defender OCTA: The New Master of Extreme Performance On- and Off-Road

Introducing a new hero for the original British adventure brand Defender: the new Defender OCTA. This toughest, most capable, and most luxurious model in the unstoppable 4x4 family takes the capability of the Defender 110 to an unparalleled level.

Powered by a 4.4?litre Twin Turbo mild?hybrid V8 engine, the OCTA model is the most extreme and powerful Defender ever, with 635PS and up to 750Nm of torque, enabling 0?60mph in 3.8 seconds (0?100km/h in 4.0 seconds). Heavily revised chassis components with innovative technologies, including 6D Dynamics suspension, ensure its dynamic capabilities are taken to new heights.

Unparalleled Exterior and Off-Road Capability

The exterior is bolder and tougher than ever, with a distinct character. The ride height is raised, its stance widened, and wheel arches extended for incredible presence. Redesigned bumpers give improved approach and departure angles, while tough underbody protection gives drivers the confidence to explore further over rough terrain. It will wade deeper than any production Defender before it too – through up to one meter of water.

With the new Defender OCTA, we have unlocked the full potential of the Defender. It is the very definition of breadth of capability, and a testament to what we can achieve utilizing the very best technologies and talents within our engineering division. With its powerful V8 engine, groundbreaking 6D Dynamics suspension technology, exquisite finishes, and unique detailing, it is rare, incredibly tough, and inherently desirable.

Inspired Design

New Defender OCTA’s name is derived from the toughest and most desirable mineral on earth – a diamond – and the octahedral shape that gives it its distinctive appearance and durability. This shape also inspired the new signature graphic, which denotes it as the flagship Defender – strong and resilient, yet striking, rare, and desirable.

Every Defender OCTA wears a new encircled diamond graphic, including a gloss black diamond within a machined and sandblasted titanium disc on each Signature Graphic panel.

Exquisite Interior

The tough luxury of Defender OCTA is epitomized by the Defender OCTA Edition One, which is available in the first year of production. It features a curated specification, finished in an exclusive new Faroe Green paint color with a Khaki and Ebony UltrafabricsTM PU and seamless Knit interior, new Chopped Carbon Fibre detailing, and 20?inch forged alloy wheels with a choice of all?terrain or optional specially developed Advanced All?Terrain Tyres.

Inside, curated selections set New Defender OCTA apart. Two highly durable UltrafabricsTM PU options – 30 percent lighter than traditional leather – are available. This seat finish is standard on Defender OCTA Edition One, in duo?tone Khaki and Ebony, with a knit textile and reductive, seamless finish.

Unmatched Performance

New Defender OCTA brings unheard-of performance to Defender. Powered by a 635PS 4.4?litre Twin Turbo mild?hybrid V8 engine mated to an eight?speed automatic transmission with high and low range gears, it is the most powerful and most extreme Defender ever. New Defender OCTA will reach up to 155mph when fitted with 22?inch lightweight alloy wheels and all?season tyres.

With 750Nm of torque (up to 800Nm with Dynamic Launch Mode selected) and tuned to suit the vehicle’s outstanding all?terrain performance, New Defender OCTA is capable of accelerating from 0?60mph in 3.8 seconds (0?100km/h in 4.0 seconds), while peak torque is available from just 1,800rpm through to almost 6,000rpm, for exceptional driveability.

Cutting-Edge Suspension and Control

New Defender OCTA’s dynamic capabilities go beyond what any Defender has achieved before, with the introduction of hydraulically?interlinked 6D Dynamics suspension technology for the first time on a Defender, alongside extensive hardware and geometry changes. Uniquely, it’s designed to be as fun to drive on?road as off?road, with no compromises.

Defender OCTA sits 28mm higher and has a stance widened by 68mm, for superior ground clearance and stability. To ensure unparalleled confidence and control on any terrain, with both maximum wheel articulation off?road and reduced roll on?road, revised suspension components include longer and tougher wishbones, and unique active dampers with separate accumulators. It also features uprated 400mm front brake discs with Brembo calipers and the fastest steering ratio of any Defender to date, for immediate, precise, responses.

An advanced network of hydraulically?interlinked continuously variable semi?active dampers virtually eliminates pitch and body roll on?road. The 6D Dynamics system also contributes to unprecedented comfort and refinement for Defender. On rough terrain, 6D Dynamics enables greater wheel articulation and will tackle even more extreme obstacles, meaning clients can take their adventures even further and in superior comfort.

Versatile Drive Modes

The full capabilities of New Defender OCTA – which can automatically detect which surface it is being driven on and optimize its dynamic settings accordingly – are unlocked via its enhanced drive modes. In addition to the default Comfort Mode, Dynamic Mode provides the ultimate performance?focused on?road experience, tuning the vehicle’s steering, throttle, and suspension settings with one press of the transparent signature logo button on the steering wheel.

A long press of the same button accesses OCTA Mode, the first-ever dedicated Defender off?road driving mode with a performance focus. This has been specially developed to ensure ultimate control and driver confidence. OCTA Mode also enables an Off?Road Launch mode for optimum acceleration on loose surfaces. And, when combined with the lowest traction control settings (TracDSC or DSC off), it also engages a unique Off?Road ABS calibration for optimum braking performance on loose surfaces too.

Confident and Bold Exterior

Defender’s imposing presence and all?terrain focus are given a bold new attitude for Defender OCTA. It 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 required extended wheel arches, which complement off?road?optimized 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 including an aluminum alloy front under shield with graphite finish and exposed Phosphor Bronze?finished front and rear recovery points.

Defender OCTA’s color palette includes two exclusive new premium metallic finishes: Petra Copper and Faroe Green, alongside Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey, while all Defender OCTA models feature a contrast roof and tailgate in gloss Narvik Black. Clients can further personalize their vehicle with optional Matte Protective Film for added body protection in harsh environments, also adding a sophisticated appearance that showcases its distinctive silhouette and sophisticated surfacing.

Engaging and Immersive Interior

For Defender OCTA, 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.

The front row of Defender OCTA features all?new Performance Seats with more supportive bolsters and integrated headrests. 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.

The Body and Soul Seat has been developed in collaboration with music industry experts SUBPAC and Coventry University, allowing the driver and front passenger to feel, as well as hear, the music. Six wellness programs are also available to help relax occupants or help improve cognitive responses on the move, depending on their preference.

The Defender OCTA is a testament to the relentless pursuit of performance and luxury. For those looking for unparalleled on- and off-road capabilities, the Defender OCTA offers the ultimate driving experience. Discover the Defender OCTA and other high-quality used cars in Dubai at Auto Trader UAE. Visit Auto Trader UAE to explore more.