Defender Octa
In pictures
Defender Octa
Engine specs and performance
- 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 from BMW
- 635hp, 750Nm
- 0-100kph takes 4 seconds; fastest Defender ever
- Mild hybrid system adds 27hp, 175Nm
Defender Octa
Mechanical upgrades over 110
- New 6D suspension handles pitch and roll
- Front and rear axles moved forward to accommodate larger tyres
- Wheel articulation up by 100mm at 500mm
Defender Octa
Off-road specs
- Improved approach (40.2), departure (42.8) and break-over (29) angles (degree)
- Ground clearance - 323mm (max); water wading - 1,000mm
- 20- and 22-inch tyre options
Defender Octa
Design highlights
- Octa badge on C-pillar
- Bulging wheel arches
- Edition One trim gets exclusive colours and carbon fibre bits
- Quad exhausts tucked away under rear bumpers
Defender Octa
Interior features
- New Performance front seats
- They get heating and cooling functionality as well
- Specific interior colour themes for Octa
Defender Octa
Steering wheel
- Dedicated Octa button unlocks maximum performance
- Pressing it makes paddle shifters glow in red
Defender Octa
India launch, price expectations and rival
- May cost Rs 2.85 crore
- That’s Rs 1.35 crore over standard Defender 110 V8
- Mercedes AMG G 63 rival
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