First look: 2024 Land Rover Defender Octa

This is the new Defender Octa, the most powerful production version of the big SUV yet to see the light of day. Taking its name from the structure of the most precious gemstone on the planet, the Octa aims to be the diamond-standard of 4x4s - both on the road, and off it.

Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Exterior design
01:13 - Edition One details
01:52 - Engine and specs
02:54 - Wheel & tyre options
03:57 - Bodywork changes
04:38 - Octa name meaning
05:09 - Rear design
06:28 - 6D suspension
07:25 - Side steps
07:50 - Interior
09:10 - Summary

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[carlhee]

here we go again negative reviews from people who will never own one cause they can’t afford one!!!! So they throw negative energy at RR…I have to say as a RR owner for 10 years I’ve had nothing but good experiences from RR….. The fit and finish is like no other……. bash them all you want…..there’s nothing like a RR!!!

[beaublue]

Had my Defender 90 now for 6 weeks & it definitely is the ‘Best 4x4xfar.’ It looks nothing compared to the Octa & I could never afford one but my 90 is a brilliant substitute. Thank you Tata for all you have done for the brand & the UK 🇬🇧..

[TargaGTS]

Well this new Defender Octa based on a 110 chassis with a fantastic BMW 4.4l V8 engine which I enjoy it on my Alpina XB7 and therefore I can say Octa is the most powerful defender ever! 😎

[akk]

ITS ALWAYS THE PEOPLE WHO COULDNT AFFORD A LAND ROVER IN THEIR WHOLE LIFE COMPLAINING ABOUT RELIABILITY

[geological]

😅Is the OCTA engine available in the Defender 90 2-Door?

[nigeldurant]

Refreshing to have the delivery and coverage that covers parts of the vehicle in more user appreciative realistic terms and brings a better viewpoint. Good presentation.

[keller]

Beautiful vehicle. Unfortunately can't afford one, but one can always dream 😊

[jadegonzalez]

How the heck did I miss this edition? I just put 7k miles on my brand new Defender 110 V8 . Just ate the depreciation up...
I have never heard of the Octa, the color is amazing! Argh! I'm blessed to have the car I do, but man!

[itubiz]

No matter what people will say am still getting this one for myself. ❤🤩🔥

[ToxxicMafia]

The Octa does also come in 90 format, you were just at a venue that did not have the 90 version. Also, the 90s were seen all over social media during testing phase.

[samcas]

interesting the door handles and door apertures are gloss, is the matte finish a satin wrap/ppf?

[Biotuart]

In australia most 4x4 have snorkels, would that be possible to mod on, due to that big air intake at the front because i just imagine so much sand going in there. lol

[Widewings]

I love this car, was considering a purchase of the V8 and now I’m enthused by this one, but I still have this whisper behind my ear about its reliability with electronics. Would I take it on a real solo adventure in remote territory? Ummmm difficult, as I’ve heard it cannot easily be towed and only taken to Land Rover on a flat bed. 😬 Is this still the case or has LD fixed this?

[mikefly]

Wow...very impressive. I'd rather buy an Octa then a G Wagon or even a Wrangler 392. That is such an impressive looking vehicle. In the meantime, I have my Defender 110 with the P400 engine to enjoy, which is still plenty of power for my needs.

[SmartMoneyReviews]

Bought a new Defender x 110 in 2021, flawless so far. May replace it one day with another Defender.

[sumohaxr]

Sold my 23 110 Carpathian to see what they had in store for 2025, I'm actually not a huge fan of the looks on the Edition One and prefer the standard Octa. But I don't love the rim options, the matte Grey 22" rims looked perfect IMO, I wish they would have color matched those to this new color. The new Octa rim choices look like something from Jeep or Chrysler.

[jayb]

its even got a built in tray on the top of the engine to hold all the nuts and bolt while your repairing it!

[josephtriana]

That is a square not an octagon. You think maybe octa which is 8 stands for a V8??

[shawnhuntermark]

What's sad is 60, 000 of the cost of this defender is in the Bmw engine

[jasonborne]

You didn’t say that this is Bmw engine