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 28 mm higher and has a stance widened by 68 mm, 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 400 mm front brake discs with Brembo calipers and the fastest steering ratio of any Defender to date, for immediate, precise, responses.

Defender OCTA debuts OCTA Mode, the first ever high-performance mode for off-road driving on a Defender. It is a specially developed performance-focused off-road setting that enhances traction, braking, and acceleration on loose surfaces. OCTA Mode features a unique interior illumination, thrilling exhaust sound, and adjusted gearshifts and steering for greater engagement. The damping software detects road surfaces and adjusts suspension firmness and damping accordingly. Additionally, OCTA Mode enables Off-Road Launch for optimum acceleration and a unique Off-Road ABS calibration for improved braking performance on loose surfaces. This mode allows drivers to confidently navigate loose gravel surfaces with dynamic control.

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. 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.

Inside, curated selections set New Defender OCTA apart. Two highly durable Ultrafabrics™ 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.

For Defender OCTA, the standard interior is a new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather, with Kvadrat™ textile trim in Ebony. Alternatively, any Defender OCTA can be specified with Ultrafabrics™ 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 Seats feature four transducers within the front seats that are aligned to the occupants’ backs to deliver high fidelity tactile audio. Using SUBPACTM AI optimising software, the seats analyse signals from the 700 W, 15-speaker, MeridianTM Surround Sound System in real-time to create a synchronised, multi-dimensional sensory audio experience with vibrations as well as sound.