Land Rover Defender OCTA: Jaguar Land Rover has released the 2025 Defender 110 OCTA, its flagship SUV, following a brand shift within the conglomerate. This SUV offers more power and off-road capability than ever before in one package. The 2025 Defender 110 OCTA is a significant step forward in the Defender SUV’s evolution, demonstrating the automaker’s commitment to enhancing its offerings.
2025 Land Rover Defender Defender OCTA Interior
The OCTA interior is available in Burnt Sienna leather with Ebony textile trim, Light Cloud or Lunar “Ultrafabrics” options, or simple Ebony leather. It features new front-row Performance Seats with supportive bolstering and integrated headrests with “Body and Soul” technology for music experience.
2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Engine
The Defender Octa is a compact SUV with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 and mild-hybrid system, sourced from BMW and shared with the Range Rover Sport SV. It has a powerful 626 hp powertrain, the highest ever used in a factory Defender.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission with high and low-range gears, allowing for 0-60 mph acceleration in just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. For off-roaders, 20-inch wheels with 33-inch Goodyear Advanced All-Terrain tires are available. JLR has developed an off-road launch mode for optimal acceleration and braking on loose surfaces.
Land Rover Defender OCTA Mode
The new model can be activated by holding the OCTA button on the steering wheel, allowing it to enter “OCTA Mode,” which features an Off-Road Launch control for loose surfaces, minimized traction control, and unique braking calibration. The Terrain Response system offers off-road modes for various surfaces.
2025 Land Rover Defender Defender OCTA Specification
| Engine | 4.4-Liter Twin-Turbo V-8 |
| Power | 626 hp |
| Torque | 553-590 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 in |
| Curb Weight | TBD |
| Length x Width x Height | 187.3 x 81.3 x 78.5 in |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 seconds |
What Does Defender OCTA Mean
The new OCTA name, positioned at the top of the Defender 110 range, is inspired by the octahedral shape of cut diamonds, aiming to invoke durability and luxury. The unique encircled graphic signature features a four-pointed gloss black diamond shape with a machined titanium disk on various panels.
Defender OCTA Power
The Defender 110 OCTA and OCTA First Edition are powered by a powerful BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, producing 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. The OCTA is the most powerful production Defender ever, with an 8-speed auto gearbox and various drive modes. Standard Defender 110 V-8 models have 518 hp and 461 lb-ft. The improved OCTA model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, with a capped top speed of 155 mph.
Defender OCTA Price In India
The 2025 Defender OCTA Edition, not yet launched in India, starts at $169,275 (1,41,30,577.64 Indian Rupee) in the United States for one year, while the standard flagship OCTA starts at $153,475(1,28,11,640.25 Indian Rupee). Production is capped at 4,000 units, with a potential Defender 90 version rumored to be marketable.
