CWith the Defender Octa we are probably facing the most beastly Land Rover ever created. The first chance to see it in motion will be in the Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 11 to 14), but before that event we have been able discover its shapes and details in Germany, before its dynamic presentation.
Upon entering the photo studio room, two new Defender Octa appear before our eyes and stand out for their imposing presence and its innovative and daring design. Especially the Defender Octa Edition One hypervitamin versionwhich includes specially selected elements for the first year of production: exclusive paint options and carbon fiber details laminated.
Our first contact with the Octa was a static presentation in Germany.
Octa: the star Defender
For the British brand The Octa is the new star of the Defender range. Under the hood it houses a engine V8 biturbo 4.4 liter mild-hybrid, it is the most extreme and powerful Defender in historycon 635 CV and up to 750 Nm of torque (up to 800 Nm with Dynamic Launch mode activated) allowing you to go through from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 secondswhile maximum torque can be reached at just 1,800 rpm up to almost 6,000 rpm for exceptional driving.
It has a eight-speed automatic transmission with high and low gears and can reach up to 250 km/h con 22 inch lightweight wheels and all-season tires. The components of chassisfully revised and equipped with innovative technology, including 6D Dynamics suspensionallow you to take your dynamic performance to a level never seen before.
He exterior appearance It is bolder and more robust, and gives it a unique character. The ride height has been raised, the width has been increased and the wheel arches have been widened to give it a overwhelming presence. Redesigned bumpers improve angles of attack and departure, and has a robust bottom protection. Furthermore, it offers the highest wading capacity of any Defender to date: up to one meter of water.
Its V8 biturbo engine produces no less than 635 HP.
A diamond in the rough
He name Octa of the Defender is inspired by the most resistant and desired mineral, the diamanteand in its form octaédricawhich has been inspired by the new distinctive graphic, which makes it the most luxurious Defender and powerful. The Octas include a shiny black diamond graphic inside a machined and sandblasted titanium disc, on the panels with distinctive graphics.
The Edition Onewhich will be available during the first year of production, offers specially selected items, finished in the exclusive Faroe Green color with UltrafabricsTM Khaki and Ebony polyurethane interior with seamless 3D printed fabrics, new laminated carbon fiber details and 20-inch forged alloy wheels with an off-road or advanced all-terrain tires exclusive design.
For the first time in a Defender, it incorporates 6D Dynamics hydraulic interconnected suspension, in addition to important changes in hardware and geometry. Some suspension components have been updated to ensure maximum reliability and control on any terrain.
Stomach 5.017 mm in length including the spare wheel and 2,105 millimeters wide with the mirrors folded. Its wheelbase is 3,023 mm. They are 28 mm higher and 68 mm wider to provide stability and greater bottom height. It also includes Upgraded 400mm front brake discs with Brembo calipers and offers the fastest turning ratio in the Defender family, ensuring immediate and precise responses.
250 km/h and 4 seconds for 0-100 are its most impressive features.
Intelligent driving modes
Los driving modes Improved systems allow you to take full advantage of the features of the new Defender Octa, which can automatically detect what surface you are driving on and optimize dynamic settings accordingly. In addition to the mode Comfort as standard, the mode Dynamic offers to improve the on-road experience and allows you to adjust the vehicle’s steering, accelerator and suspension settings simply by pressing the transparent button on the steering wheel logo.
A long press of this same button is used to access the Octa modethe first mode of offroad driving Defender specific that focuses on performance. It has been specifically developed to guarantee an unbeatable level of control and trust of the driver
The driver will continue to have the different modes available Terrain Response characteristic of the Defender, which offer specific calibrations for arena, barro, grooves, grass, gravel, snow y rocaas well as driver aids for off-road surfaces such as ClearSight Ground Viewwhich returns transparent hood to improve visibility and safety.
Like any good Defender, offroad driving is in its DNA.
Impressive exterior
Their 33 inch diameter tiresthe largest ever fitted to a Defender, including some advanced off-roaders Goodyear have been developed specifically for this and have had to widen the wheel arches.
The front bodywork optimized for off-road surfaces features a unique grill design which allow greater airflow under the hood; a new rear bumper includes a system of four-way active exhaustRobust underbody protection includes an aluminum alloy front sump with a Graphite finish and exposed front and rear recovery points with a Phosphor Bronze finish.
The Defender Octa color palette incorporates two new premium metallic finishes, Petra Copper y Faroe Greenin addition to Carpathian Gray and Charente Grey, and all models feature contrasting roof and tailgate a color Gloss Narvik Black.
The Defender Octa is full of specific details.
The color Faroe Green is only available for Defender Octa Edition One, as well as laminated carbon fiber details. This characteristic finish, which includes recycled raw materialsis used on the hood lettering, around the vents and hood vent, and on the front seat backrests and center console surround.
Between the accessories Exclusive options are available double raised air intake with laminated carbon fiber details or a carbon fiber installation kit winch.
Luxurious interior
In it interior You can choose between two options poliuretano UltrafabricsTM highly resistant, which is 30% lighter than traditional leather. The finish of the seats, two-tone Khaki and Ebony with a simple finish in 3D printed fabric seamless, is standard on the Defender Octa Edition One.
As for the Defender Octa, the standard interior finish is a new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather with KvadratTM upholstery in Ebony color. Optionally, they can be chosen with UltrafabricsTM polyurethane in Light Cloud and Lunar colors, or with semi-aniline leather in Ebony tone.
As on the outside, the atmosphere in the cabin is exclusive.
Includes Brand new Performance seats in the first row with greater reinforcement in the backrest and integrated headrests. It has the immersive Body and Soul Seat audio technologywhich will be available for the first time in a Defender, allowing the driver and front-row passenger to not only hear the music, but also feel it.
Starting July 31, reservations will be possible, and it will start 207.000 euros. The version Edition Onewhich will be available during the first year of production, will have an indicative price from 228,000 euros.
