The new Land Rover Defender OCTA is presented for the first time as a top-of-the-range Defender with BMW V8 strength for the Defender.
The old original supercharged Ford engine that has been a mainstay of JLR’s diversity for years is no longer produced and is only used in 3 of JLR’s cars (the Defender, the F-Type and the F-Pace) and JLR has an old inventory that will have to be on the verge of disappearing.
So the news of a new Land Rover Defender, the Defender OCTA, on the way with BMW’s 4. 4-litre V8 already offered in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport isn’t a huge surprise. Although the call is.
We expected the ‘Super’ Defender to go by the nickname ‘SVX’, but Land Rover opted to go through the OCTA, named for the octahedral shape of a diamond to mean, we assume, that it’s as hard as it gets. Get it and it’s very expensive.
Details are still a little sparse in the field, however, the V8 can easily generate 600bhp to compete with the Mercedes G63 and comes with wider wheel arches and hydraulically engaged suspension for added prowess on and off the road, as well as a new diamond. Insignia and new frame titles. And a stylish interior.
Patrick McGillycuddy, Managing Director of JLR, said:
We’re incredibly excited about how OCTA will broaden the appeal of the Defender to UK customers. This highly exclusive new styling propels the logo to new heights, exploring the pinnacle of rugged luxury and combining functionality and off-road capability into one thrilling vehicle.
Don’t be surprised if, when the Defender OCTA arrives later this year, its value will increase to £200,000.
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