2025 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA: A New Era of Luxury and Power
After a somewhat confusing and dramatic subtle brand shifting within the Jaguar Land Rover conglomerate, where Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, and Defender now operate with some level of brand autonomy from one another, we’re finally seeing the new vision release some interesting products. Meet the new flagship Defender SUV, the 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA, boasting more power and off-road capability than ever offered before in one package. Here’s everything the automaker has done to elevate the Defender SUV to new heights.
What Does OCTA Mean?
The brand materials claim the new OCTA name, positioned at the top of the Defender 110 range, is inspired by the octahedral shape of cut diamonds which should invoke durability and luxury. The diamond motif is found in the unique encircled graphic signature for the OCTA models featuring a confusingly four-pointed (not eight) gloss black diamond shape with a machined titanium disk on various panels.
2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Power
The Defender 110 OCTA and OCTA First Edition feature a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 good for 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque (or up to 590 lb-ft in launch control) through all four wheels, making the OCTA the most powerful production Defender ever. It comes with an 8-speed auto gearbox with various drive modes. Standard Defender 110 V-8 models offer 518 hp and 461 lb-ft. The new and improved OCTA model now accelerates from 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.8 seconds, with a capped top speed of 155 mph.
2025 Defender 110 OCTA Upgrades
The OCTA setup rides 1.1 inches higher and 2.7 inches wider than a standard Defender 110, and the wheel arches have been extended to match. The revised “6D” hydraulic suspension benefits from longer, tougher wishbones and active dampers, alongside a faster steering ratio and improved off-road articulation. Front brakes are upgraded to 15.7-inch discs with Brembo calipers, tucked behind 33-inch diameter tires, the largest ever on a Defender. Redesigned bumpers also result in improved approach and departure angles, with the wading depth increased to 3.3 feet.
What Is “OCTA Mode”?
Hold the OCTA button on the steering wheel to activate “OCTA Mode,” which includes a new Off-Road Launch control for loose surfaces, minimizing all traction control, and offering a newly calibrated braking system. Users can switch to Comfort and on-road Dynamic modes, while the Terrain Response system has off-road modes for sand, mud, grass, gravel, snow, and rock crawling.
2025 Defender OCTA Interior Details
The standard OCTA interior features Burnt Sienna leather with Ebony textile trim; alternatives include Light Cloud or Lunar “Ultrafabrics,” or simple Ebony (black) leather. This choice adorns new front-row Performance Seats created with supportive bolstering and integrated headrests, incorporating new “Body and Soul” technology that enhances audio experience.
2025 Defender OCTA Edition One
The Edition One builds on the flagship OCTA with exclusive 20-inch forged alloy wheels, available in Faroe Green paint, unique carbon fiber detailing, and interior options in Khaki and Ebony 3D-knit Ultrafabrics.
2025 Defender OCTA Price
The 2025 Defender OCTA Edition One begins at $169,275, available for a limited production run, while the flagship OCTA starts at $153,475. Total production is capped at 4,000 units, with a potential Defender 90 version teased for the future.
