Tag - Land Rover Defender Octa

Key highlights Land Rover Defender Octa launched at Rs 2.59 crore Limited Edition Octa One also launched at Rs 2.79 crore Bigger than the standard Defender with revised chassis and suspension Land Rover has officially introduced the special iteration of the Defender, the Octa, in India. The bigger and better Defender SUV version is now available from a starting price of Rs 2.59 crore (ex-showroom, India). Also read: Indian government to mandate these ADAS features soon! Land Rover Defender Octa - As special as it gets! The Defender Octa is a more sporty, powerful, and capable version of the already well-established Defender. It is not only bigger in size but it also features a heavily modified chassis with increased strength and reworked suspension with new components for better off-road capability. The Octa model is 68 mm wider and 28 mm higher than the standard model. Additionally, it also gets a massive water wading capacity of up to 1 meter; making it 100 mm more than any Defender model produced ever. To make things even better, it features a stupendous ground clearance of 323 mm, along with the largest tyres ever produced for the Defender moniker. Customers can choose wheel sizes between 20-inch and 22-inch, depending on their use. Additionally, customers can opt for the Limited Edition Octa One, which is priced at Rs 2.79 crore (ex-showroom, India). It will be available only for the first year of Octa's production. Exterior and cabin changes Other key changes on the outside include the reworked bumpers for better approach and departure angles. Additionally, it gets a wider and bigger stance, bigger wheel arches, a revised front grille design, quad exhaust tips, and special encircled diamond graphics. It is available in two exterior colour options with a Navrik Black roof and tailgate. These include Petra Copper and Faroe Green, along with Carpthain Grey and Charente Grey. Customers can also choose matte PPF for additional safety. On the inside, it features new Burnt Sienna leather upholstery, redesigned sporty seats with adjustable bolster support and integrated headrests, and a 700W 15-speaker Meridian music system. It is also equipped with an Octa Mode that offers a sporty performance by adjusting the exhaust note, ABS sensitivity, revised gearshifts, and an off-road launch function. Engine and performance Powering the Defender Octa is a 4.4-litre, bi-turbo, V8 engine that makes 626 bhp and 800 Nm of peak output. It is mated to an 8-speed transmission that propels it from 0-100 km/h in just 4 seconds. The 6D adaptive suspension, already known for its superb performance, now features revised components that can withstand off-road abuse better. Also read: MG4 EV is coming soon to rival the Hyundai Creta Electric Our verdict The Defender Octa is a more premium version of the already capable Defender. It not only features a bigger size, but its revised chassis and suspension, along with a different power tune, help in achieving a thrilling performance on and off-road.