There’s few places a Land Rover Defender can’t go. And for those places it can’t there’s the Defender Octa. 

The new Defender Octa is the toughest, most capable and most luxurious model of the reputable 4x4 brand, taking the off-road capability of Defender 110 to a whole an unparalleled level.

The Defender Octa’s name is derived from the toughest and most desirable mineral on earth – a diamond – and the octahedral shape that gives their distinctive appearance and durability. This shape also inspired the new signature graphic, which denotes it as the flagship Defender – strong and resilient, yet striking, rare, and desirable. Every Defender Octa wears a new encircled diamond graphic, including a gloss black diamond within a machined and sandblasted titanium disc on each Signature Graphic panel.

The exterior is bolder and tougher with a distinct character. The ride height is raised, its stance widened, and wheel arches extended for distinct presence. Redesigned bumpers give improved approach and departure angles, while tough underbody protection gives drivers the confidence to explore further over rough terrain. And, it will wade deeper than any production Defender before it too – as deep as one meter of water.

The Defender Octa is powered by a 4.4-liter twin turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine, making it the most extreme and most powerful Defender ever. It boasts of 635-PS and up to 750-Nm of torque, enabling 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds. Heavily revised chassis components with innovative technologies, including 6D Dynamics suspension, ensure its dynamic capabilities are taken to new heights.

This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission with high and low range gears, it is the most powerful and most extreme Defender ever. The Defender Octa will reach up to 250-kph when fitted with 22-inch lightweight alloy wheels and all-season tires.

With 750-Nm of torque (up to 800-Nm with Dynamic Launch Mode selected) and tuned to suit the vehicle’s outstanding all-terrain performance, the Defender Octa is capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds, while peak torque is available from just 1,800 rpm through to almost 6,000 rpm.

A key feature of the Octa is its hydraulically-interlinked 6D Dynamics suspension technology. It’s designed to be as fun to drive on-road as off-road, with no compromises. Revised suspension components include longer and tougher wishbones, and unique active dampers with separate accumulators. It also features uprated 400 mm front brake discs with Brembo calipers and the fastest steering ratio of any Defender to date.

An advanced network of hydraulically-interlinked continuously variable semi-active dampers virtually eliminates pitch and body roll on-road. The 6D Dynamics system also contributes to unprecedented comfort and refinement. On rough terrain, 6D Dynamics enables greater wheel articulation and will tackle even more extreme obstacles, meaning clients can take their adventures even further and in superior comfort.

The Defender Octa can automatically detect which surface it is being driven on and optimize its dynamic settings accordingly. In addition to the default Comfort Mode, Dynamic Mode provides the ultimate performance-focused on-road experience, tuning the vehicle’s steering, throttle and suspension settings with one press of the transparent signature logo button on the steering wheel.

A long press of the same button accesses Octa Mode, which enables an Off-Road Launch mode for optimum acceleration on loose surfaces. And, when combined with the lowest traction control settings (TracDSC or DSC off) it also engages a unique Off-Road ABS calibration for optimum braking performance on loose surfaces too.

There’s also Defender’s suite of familiar Terrain Response modes like Sand, Mud and Ruts, Grass Gravel Snow, and Rock Crawl – assisted by off-road driver aids such as ClearSight Ground View2, which effectively makes the bonnet transparent for improved visibility and reassurance off the beaten track.

Inside, the Defender Octa features new Burnt Sienna semi-aniline leather seats, with KvadratTM textile trim in Ebony. The Defender Octa Edition One gets duo-tone Khaki and Ebony, with a knit textile and reductive, seamless finish.

The front row of Defender Octa features all-new performance seats with more supportive bolsters and integrated headrests. Defender’s close association with music is brought to the fore with immersive Body and Soul Seat (BASS) audio technology.

The Body and Soul Seat (BASS) has been developed in collaboration with music industry experts SUBPAC and Coventry University, allowing the driver and front passenger to feel, as well as hear, the music. Six wellness programs are also available to help relax occupants or help improve cognitive responses on the move, depending on their preference.

The new Defender Octa Edition One, available through the first year of production, indicative price from P26,590,000.00 (Kindly contact local retailer for availability) and Defender OCTA, price from P24,590,000.00 and is now available for viewing in Defender Dealerships in Greenhills and Bonifacio Global City.