Defender Octa, even more extreme!
This page is translated from the original post "Defender Octa, toujours plus extrême !" in French.
- 04/07/2024 9:21
How to keep the Defender tradition alive, a model that has conquered the world’s most hostile terrains? By knowing how to reinvent itself.
The new Defender Octa presents itself as the most rugged, most powerful, and most luxurious of the incredible lineup of the famous 4×4. Be careful not to let your ambitions swell too much, because being ambitious is good but overpromising is dangerous, especially when bearing a name as renowned as this one.
First confirmation of these claims with the technical sheet and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with mild hybridization. With 635 horsepower and up to 750 Nm of torque, the OCTA is indeed the most powerful and most capable Defender ever developed. This spirited adventurer can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and cruise comfortably on authorized roads at 250 km/h.
Power is great, but without control, it’s just showboating on asphalt. The Defender Octa is ready to leave the beaten path with increased ground clearance and beefed-up wheel arches to fit massive all-terrain tires up to 33 inches! The bumpers are recessed to improve approach and departure angles and are connected by a large protective plate designed to shield mechanical parts in the harshest terrain conditions. Without knowing how to swim like the Yangwang U8, it is still capable of supporting deep water crossings up to one meter.
The model will be launched in Year 1 in an Octa Edition One finish. It features an exclusive Faroe Green body color, an interior covered with seamless Ultrafabrics in khaki and Ebony, and numerous touches of raw carbon. Its 20-inch forged alloy wheels are fitted with versatile tires or Advanced All-Terrain Tyres if you want to truly test your Defender.
Order books will open soon, with prices starting at €183,100 in France. The Defender OCTA Edition One is offered at a price of €201,700. As you can see, even after more than 40 years, the 110 or Defender still retains a touch of madness, which is reassuring for all forty-somethings around the world!
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