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OCTA

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Rs. 2.42 Crore

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Land Rover Defender OCTA Summary

Land Rover Defender OCTA is the top model in the Land Rover Defender lineup and the price of Defender top model is Rs. 2.42 Crore. Land Rover Defender OCTA is available in Automatic (TC) transmission and offered in 3 colours: Faroe Green, Petra Copper and Charente Grey.

Land Rover Defender OCTA Review

What is it?

The Defender Octa is Land Rover’s haute cuisine—following a tried-and-tested recipe: stuff a ridiculously high dose of power under the hood of an off-roader and watch the world drool. And drool we did. But there’s more to this pricey off-roader than just a BMW-supplied, 4.4-litre, nearly 630bhp V8, roaring its way from a standstill to 100kmph in just four seconds!

The Defender Octa also has a fantastic road presence. In fact, one of the biggest reasons to buy the Octa—and the Defender in general—is the way it looks. It causes a stir in your heart that makes you want one. Even after half a decade of remaining mostly unchanged, its proportions, squared-off lines, butch stance, and the promise of going anywhere and doing anything keep it firmly in the want column.

For the Octa, there’s a new, mean matte colour scheme. This is accentuated by black chrome detailing—whether it’s the badging, wheel arch outlines, roof rails, or the ORVMs and pillars A to D. Then you have the technical-yet-purposeful-looking 20-inch alloys wrapped in BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres. I also quite like the bronze finish on the tow hooks; they add a bit of pop to an otherwise mean but understated look.

Is the cabin of the Defender Octa Any Good?

Land Rover has given the Octa’s interior a properly utilitarian, pseudo-military vibe—especially in the khaki interior trim our press car came with. One can also order it in brown, black, or a whitish tone, which might be the more sensible thing to do. You see, this is a nearly Rs. 3 crore car, but the khaki interior doesn’t do it any favours and makes the Octa’s cabin look quite ordinary and low-key.

Other Octa-specific bits include sportier front bucket seats, new paddle shifters with edge illumination, and an additional button at the bottom of the steering wheel with a diamond logo. A long press on this button awakens the rally spirit—the ‘Octa mode’—making it gravel-road ready by supplying up to 85 per cent of the drive to the rear wheels. The rest of the interior is similar to what you get in the regular 110, which means acceptable room and seating for three at the back, average-sized boot, and loads of glass area courtesy of the panoramic sunroof.

In terms of utility, there’s good storage in the front central console, usable door pockets all around, and a drop-down central rear armrest complete with two cup holders. And given that this is the most expensive Defender you can buy in the country today, it’s also the best equipped.

Is the Octa Good to Drive?

Did we mention the Defender Octa is drool-inducing? Well, it is—and the credit for that squarely lies in the way it drives.

That engine—the BMW-supplied 4.4-litre V8—is a gem. It’s relaxed, quiet, torquey, and friendly when you want to take things easy. Not slow, mind you—just easy. But when you shift to Dynamic and floor the throttle, the engine transforms into this hungry monster, devouring the road with an insatiable appetite. Think Taz from Looney Tunes, but without the dim-wittedness.

The Octa just squats, grips, and shoots ahead with such flamboyant theatrics, that you can’t get enough of it. We found ourselves in Dynamic almost all the time—fuel efficiency be damned—and flooring the throttle at every given instance. The sound, acceleration, feeling of superiority, and invincibility... it's just too heady a mix to let go.

This did present a challenge, nonetheless. Hauling over 2.5 tonnes of mass with such ferocity builds tremendous momentum. And we found the Octa’s brakes seriously lacking when it came to cutting it down. The pedal felt wooden under hard braking, and the brakes in general seemed to lack the power and bite needed to stop something this massive efficiently. They did feel fine during our regular city runs, but we expected better to truly appreciate the Octa’s performance potential.

There are other downsides too. The steering—though quicker than the regular Defender’s—still feels vague and devoid of feedback. There’s also pronounced body movement when not driven in Dynamic mode, which makes the SUV feel large and loose. But then again, Dynamic mode ruins the ride comfort, which otherwise is quiet, absorbent, and almost all-conquering—especially for an SUV running on air springs.

But then, the Defender claws all that criticism back with how it defies physics when it comes to handling—again, in Dynamic mode. It doesn’t roll as excessively as a car this heavy and tall should. It changes direction quicker and more eagerly than a car of this size and weight ought to. As a result, you end up treating and driving the Octa like a much smaller, sportier SUV than it actually is. And it continues to oblige.

As for off-roading, we did take it on some slushy, rocky, and gravelly trails, but nothing challenging enough to bring the Defender’s full capability to the fore. For that, we’ll have to wait another day.

Should You Buy the Defender Octa?

If you like your SUV big, burly, fast, and athletic, the Defender Octa is a no-brainer—provided, of course, you have Rs. 3 crore to spend on a car. And then many lakh more for upkeep if you end up driving and treating it the way it was envisioned. Yes, it isn’t very luxurious, and the look and feel of the interiors are nowhere near its price tag. But as we said, this one is an emotional buy—it stirs the right feelings when you look at it, when you drive it, and when you realise that, come hell or high water, this one will just keep going.

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Defender OCTA Specifications & Features

Specifications
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Specifications
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Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine
4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
4.4-litre Twin Turbo
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Turbocharged
Fuel Type
Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
626 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
800 Nm
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration
0-100 km/h in 4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
250 kmph
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode
No

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Dimensions & Weight

Length *Width *Height
4813 mm * 2064 mm * 1995 mm
Wheelbase
3023 mm

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Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
No
Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
High-beam Assist
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Puncture Repair Kit
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes

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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Yes
Heater
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
No
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Yes

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Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Side Window Blinds
No
Soft-close Door
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Yes

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Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
11.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System
6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Steering-mounted controls
Yes
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
iPod Compatibility
Yes
USB Compatibility
Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Yes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
No
Voice Command
Yes
Gesture Control
No
Input Methods
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Wireless Charger
Optional

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Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
No
Interior
Dual Tone (Khaki, Ebony, Light Cloud, Lunar)
Wrappings
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Yes
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Driver Armrest
Yes
Rear Armrest
Yes
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
No

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Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen
Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Average Speed
Yes
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Gear Indicator
Yes
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Clock
Digital

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Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

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Land Rover Defender OCTA Reviews

5.0/5
(5 Ratings) 3 Reviews
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Super car
Good off-road best for travel and do adventures in higher areas and hill, and good in the city exceptional off-road capability, robust and iconic design It combines rugged durability with modern comfort and safety, making it suitable for both challenging terrains and everyday city driving
Rating Parameters(Out of 5)
5
Exterior
5
Performance
4
Value For Money
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Driven ForI haven't driven it
4
0
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It is wonderful
This car is very wonderful, its specialty is its sunroof, and it has a good look, and its mileage is great. This is the greatest of all time, mean GOAT. I am really impressed with this car, not so expensive for its quality.
Rating Parameters(Out of 5)
5
Exterior
5
Comfort
5
Performance
5
Value For Money
About the Reviewer
Purchase New
Driven ForOver 500 km
14
2
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A best car for offroad
Very good car and is best for off-road. It is the one that I prefer for riding in both city and off-road. It works very well and gives us a fully comfortable diving experience.
Rating Parameters(Out of 5)
5
Exterior
5
Comfort
5
Performance
5
Value For Money
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Purchase New
23
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Defender OCTA FAQs

Q: What is the price of Defender OCTA?

Defender OCTA price is ‎Rs. 2.42 Crore.

Q: How is the performance of Defender OCTA?

OCTA is powered by a 4395 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine mated to a 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode speed Automatic (TC) gearbox which generates 626 bhpof power & 800 Nmof torque.

Q: What is the Defender safety rating for OCTA?

Land Rover Defender safety rating for OCTA is 5 Star (Euro NCAP).

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Defender OCTA Price across India

City	On-Road Prices
Mumbai	Rs. 3.04 Crore
Bangalore	Rs. 2.98 Crore
Delhi	Rs. 2.78 Crore
Pune	Rs. 3.04 Crore
Navi Mumbai	Rs. 3.03 Crore
Hyderabad	Rs. 3.05 Crore
Ahmedabad	Rs. 2.64 Crore
Chennai	Rs. 3.03 Crore
Kolkata	Rs. 2.78 Crore

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