Land Rover Defender Octa to be officially unveiled on 3rd July

Land Rover has announced that they will be unveiling the Defender Octa on 3rd July. It will be the most powerful version of the Defender to go on sale. Moreover, the Defender Octa will be the first vehicle from the company to wear the ‘JLR’ badge. Jaguar Land Rover underwent a restructuring in 2023 revising itself to JLR and making the Defender, Range Rover and Discovery models into standalone brands.

Prospective clients in the UK, Germany, Italy, United States, Dubai and Japan can register for a global reveal event in which early access will be given where customers can choose the specifications of their Defender Octa.

Powering the Land Rover is a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is borrowed from BMW. It is a 4.4-litre unit but the power and torque outputs have not yet been revealed. Having said that, in the Sport SV, the same engine produces 609 bhp and 800 Nm and can propel the Range Rover Sport SV from 0-100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds.

In addition, the teaser showcases the distinctive Octa diamond logo, which will be prominently displayed on the steering wheel, side-pannier mounts, and various other parts of the SUV. JLR is conducting extensive testing of the upcoming model in diverse terrains, ranging from the snowy and icy conditions of Sweden to the arid Dubai desert. The company is also putting the Defender Octa through its paces on the Nurburgring track and challenging it with the demanding Moab rock crawls.

The Defender Octa will serve as the flagship model in the off-roader's lineup. Alongside a new JLR badging, the SUV will proudly bear the 'Land Rover' name on its exterior as an honorary emblem. More information about the Defender Octa is expected to be released in the coming days when the launch is near.