Land Rover has Revealed there most powerful 4×4 SUV globally. The New Defender Octa, Most powerful 4×4 ever made.
Defender Octa- Overview :
Land Rover has Revealed Defender Octa the most powerful 4×4 off-road SUV is land rover line-up. The Defender Octa is available is defender 110 style with lot’s of new updates. There are mainly 2 variants in Octa model- (Defender Octa & Defender Octa edition one). The first model from the new Octa sub-brand for special-edition Defenders is powered by the same 4.4-litre BMW-derived V8 as the Range Rover.
The Front Grill on Octa Models is changed, We get two wheels option (20-inch & 22-inch). New Paint Scheme which will be only used on octa models. To identify the Octa models we get to see octa badging on the C-pillar of the car. the New Octa edition model get chopped Carbon Fibre at the outside & at the inside of the car. We can Opt of Roof Rail in One edition. The New Defender Octa models are wider than before by 68mm.
Off-road Details :
The Defender’s new front and rear bumpers have enhanced its maximum approach angle to 40 degrees, departure angle to 42 degrees, and breakover angle to 29 degrees. The ride height has increased by 28mm over the Defender 110 V8, resulting in a maximum ground clearance of 319mm. Additionally, the wading depth has improved by 100mm to one metre, and the maximum articulation has significantly increased to 569mm from the standard 110’s 430mm.
In order to maximize the performance of the top-tier SUV, engineers have designed a custom off-road tire. Paired with uniquely crafted 20-inch wheels, the Advanced All-Terrain tire was co-developed with Goodyear and showcases a unique tread design; nevertheless, the maximum speed is capped at 160kph. For a less aggressive option that strikes a balance between the custom All-Terrains and the regular, road-oriented all-season tires, there is an alternative available. This allows the SUV to reach a top speed of 210kph. The Water wading Capacity of Defender octa is 1000 mm.
Interior :
As there are changes at the exterior look of the car. There are also significant changes in the interior of the car. We get New Steering wheel with octa Badging button by pressing these button torque increases & the Suspension goes in softer settings. This mode is usually used for hard core off-road. Then we get it gets new performance seats with a 3D-knit texture. The Driver Display & Infotainment System as standard Defender.
Colour Options :
Unique hues like Petra Copper, Faroe Green, Carpathian Grey, and Charente Grey will be added to the Octa. Additionally, matte coatings with a protective layer in all colors will be offered, eventually becoming part of the regular Defender lineup.
Engine Spec :
The New Defender Octa is the most powerful Defender in Land Rover Line-up. It Gets 4.4 Lite V8 Petrol Engine with Mild-Hybrid System Put’s out Max. Power- 635hp & max. Torque- 750Nm (800Nm in Launch Control Mode). The Engine is mated with 8-speed Automatic transmission system. It comes with 4 wheel drive system. 0-100 Goes in just 4 seconds.
Pricing :
The Land Rover Defender Octa is expected to have a starting price of Rs 2.65 crore, whereas the Octa Edition One will be priced at Rs 2.85 crore (ex-showroom). Land Rover has announced that the SUV will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed in July, and official bookings will commence thereafter.