Last updated onFebruary 4, 2025/byEmma Bass/inLand Rover News

Unveiling the ultimate: Defender OCTA AWD V8 SUV

We’ve updated this to include new specifications, photos, and more on the upcoming Defender OCTA.

The Defender 110 OCTA is coming to the New Zealand market, set to redefine the all-terrain, high-performance SUV category. Poised as the fastest and most powerful Defender to date, it’s ready to thrive on any surface, in all conditions – as you’d expect from the iconic adventure marque.

New Defender OCTA will be the toughest, most capable and luxurious Defender ever

4.4 litre twin turbo V8
467 kw power & 750 Nm torque
0-100 kph in 4.0 seconds
13.1 litre/100 km fuel economy
5-star ANCAP safety rating
786 L to 1875 L luggage capacity

Get in touch and be the the first in line to test drive Land Rover’s incredible new creation.

Continue reading for the press release from Land Rover New Zealand.

“Defender has been synonymous with all-terrain capability, with a bloodline tracing back to the Series 1 in 1948. New Defender OCTA will take this to another level, with a dramatic stance, innovative technology and unparalleled attention to detail. With astounding performance and a bold new attitude, it will enable our clients to master epic adventures in heightened luxury.” – Mark Cameron, Defender Managing Director

Defender OCTA name

A reflection of the Defender’s luxury credentials, the rarest, hardest naturally occurring substance on earth – a diamond – inspires the new OCTA name.

“The Defender OCTA name and signature graphic are representative of the vehicle’s strength, resilience and desirability – inspired by the vehicle’s diamond-like tough luxury credentials. The new signature graphic is particularly significant as it will be the first time it is seen on a Defender – and it will identify all flagship Defender models in the future.” – Mark Cameron, Defender Managing Director

The Defender OCTA’s high-performance credentials

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 750Nm¹ 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.

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.

A bespoke testing and development programme with more than 13,960 additional tests, including high-speed off-road durability, as well as high-speed on-road durability, had to be created for Defender OCTA, as the team entered realms of capability and robustness that have never been explored before.

Defender OCTA Mode

The full capabilities of New Defender OCTA – which can automatically detect which surface it is being driven on and optimise 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.

For more technical off-road manoeuvres, Defender’s suite of familiar Terrain Response modes remain at the driver’s fingertips, with specific calibrations for Sand, Mud and Ruts, Grass Gravel Snow, and Rock Crawl – assisted by off-road driver aids such as ClearSight Ground View³, which effectively makes the bonnet transparent for improved visibility and reassurance off the beaten track.

“Our high-performance experts have achieved the impossible with Defender OCTA, working tirelessly over the past three years to create the most capable Defender ever made – regardless of which surface it is enjoyed on. They have re-engineered components throughout the vehicle to ensure Defender OCTA is the perfect companion for epic adventures anywhere on the planet.” – Jamal Hameedi, Director of SVO, JLR

Defender OCTA’s confident exterior

Defender’s imposing presence and all-terrain focus is 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 Tyre¹ developed specifically for the OCTA model. This has required 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 including an aluminium alloy front under shield with graphite finish and exposed Phosphor Bronze-finished front and rear recovery points.

Defender OCTA’s colour 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 personalise 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.

Faroe Green is exclusively available on Defender OCTA Edition One, as is Chopped Carbon Fibre detailing. This highly distinctive finish, which includes recycled raw materials, features on the Defender bonnet script, fender vent surrounds and bonnet vent surrounds, plus the front seatbacks and centre console trim inside.

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New diamond-inspired signature graphic

A new encircled diamond graphic symbolizes the flagship Defender model. It features on a number of interior and exterior components, including as a gloss black diamond within a machined and sandblasted titanium disc on each Signature Graphic panel. Titanium has also been chosen for its robustness and resilience to the elements in its natural state.

Engaging, immersive interior in the Defender OCTA

Inside, curated selections set New Defender OCTA apart. Two highly durable Ultrafabrics^TM PU options – 30 per cent 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.

For Defender OCTA, the standard interior is a new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather, with Kvadrat^TM textile trim in Ebony. Alternatively, any Defender OCTA can be specified with Ultrafabrics^TM PU in Light Cloud and Lunar, or semi-aniline leather Iin 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 programmes are also available to help relax occupants or help improve cognitive responses on the move, depending on their preference.

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Please note

¹800Nm combined engine/MHEV output when using Dynamic Launch Mode. 750Nm certified.

²Advanced All-Terrain tyre is market dependent

³ ClearSight GroundView dependent on 360 Surround Camera. Image is not live. Check surroundings for safety. Optional feature. Subject to local regulations. ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror – If Bifocal or Varifocal users cannot easily adjust focus on the ClearSight digital rear view image, they may revert to rear view mirror mode at any time.

Information, imagery, and video on this page may feature overseas vehicles along with their specifications, options, accessories, and pricing. For confirmation of pricing and models available in New Zealand, please speak to our specialists.

Please note that while care is taken to ensure all details displayed here are correct, specifications, pricing, imagery, and offers often change and information here may no longer be accurate. Images may also include overseas specification and/or optional accessories not included in the price or available in New Zealand. Content can also, of course, be subject to the occasional human error. For all current and correct details, please speak to our friendly and informative Sales Specialists. If you notice information that may be inaccurate, please don’t hesitate to let us know as soon as possible. Thank you for your support and understanding.

*WLTP is the new official EU test used to calculate standardised fuel consumption and CO₂ figures for passenger cars. It measures fuel, energy consumption, range and emissions. This is designed to provide figures closer to real-world driving behaviour. It tests vehicles with optional equipment and with a more demanding test procedure and driving profile. Figures are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. The most economical figures refer to the most efficient/lightest set of options. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only.

Unveiling the ultimate: Defender OCTA AWD V8 SUV

Defender OCTA name