DEFENDER OCTA
Master of extreme performance. Now available as Defender OCTA Black.
Drive Away Price From
Model shown is Defender OCTA Black 26MY Global Specification, with optional features and accessories. Availability and specifications vary by market, check with your local retailer. Off-road sequences on private land with full permissions.
Best off-roader: Defender OCTA wins at the 2026 Top Gear Awards
BOLD PRESENCE
PURPOSEFUL DESIGN
Enjoy extreme performance and unmatched capability. Defender OCTA’s raised ride height and wider stance are not just for show.
Enjoy extreme performance and unmatched capability. Defender OCTA’s raised ride height and wider stance are not just for show.
TOUGHER THAN EVER
The purposeful new bumper and grille designs amplify Defender’s rugged character and improve cooling for the uprated V8 engine.
The purposeful new bumper and grille designs amplify Defender’s rugged character and improve cooling for the uprated V8 engine.
DURABLE AND TECHNICAL
Tough from every angle - Defender OCTA is fitted with a hard-wearing Graphite Front Undershield, protecting the underside from rugged terrain.
Tough from every angle - Defender OCTA is fitted with a hard-wearing Graphite Front Undershield, protecting the underside from rugged terrain.
EXCLUSIVE FINISHES
The exclusive 20-inch multi-spoke wheels utilise Diamond Turned Face Dark Tint finish with Satin Black contrast to create a unique visual.
The exclusive 20-inch multi-spoke wheels utilise Diamond Turned Face Dark Tint finish with Satin Black contrast to create a unique visual.
UNPARALLELED POWER
DRIVING MODES
For the most engaging off-road experience select OCTA Mode, with a unique ABS calibration designed for loose gravel surfaces.
For the most engaging off-road experience select OCTA Mode, with a unique ABS calibration designed for loose gravel surfaces.
6D DYNAMICS AIR SUSPENSION
New 6D Dynamics air suspension intelligently responds to driving styles, with hydraulic interlinked dampers and height-adjustable air springs. This best-in-class system results in sportscar-like on-road driving and greater control on any terrain.
New 6D Dynamics air suspension intelligently responds to driving styles, with hydraulic interlinked dampers and height-adjustable air springs. This best-in-class system results in sportscar-like on-road driving and greater control on any terrain.
TWIN TURBO V8
Immediate responses, exceptional driveability, and greater fuel efficiency. The 48V mild hybrid system enhances the V8 engine with improved torque and sprint performance.
INTEGRATED POWER BRAKE
Extreme performance demands extreme stopping power. Equipped with Defender OCTA-specific brake pads, calipers and brake discs, the new Integrated Power Brake system reduces brake fade.
ACTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defender OCTA features an active exhaust system that allows for optimum thermal management in OCTA mode and gives the vehicle a distinctive roar.
DEFENDER OCTA BLACK
REVOLUTION IN THE DARK
Standard 20-inch multi-spoke wheels with Diamond Turned Face Dark Tint, and optional 22-inch gloss black wheels. Featuring Black Centre Caps with Shadow Atlas Inscription.
MASTER ANY TERRAIN
We challenged our engineers to subject Defender OCTA to the most extreme testing and development programme in Defender History*. More than 13,960 tests later, they replied…
WADING
Defender OCTA goes deeper than any Defender ever has, with a wading depth of up to a metre, double the capability of the original Defender**.
OPTIMUM TRACTION
A range of specially developed 838mm diameter tyres, the largest ever fitted to a Defender, including all-season tyres or advanced all-terrain tyres.
OFF-ROADING
Defender OCTA promises unparalleled progress over any terrain, with greater ground clearance and wheel articulation.
MODERN DESIGN
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BODY AND SOUL SEATS
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PERFORMANCE SEATS
BODY AND SOUL SEATS
The next generation of in-car vibro-acoustic technology delivers a multi-sensory audio experience through the industry-leading SUBPACTM platform. This cutting-edge Body and Soul Seat (BASS) includes six Wellness programmes. Don’t just hear the sound, feel it.
The next generation of in-car vibro-acoustic technology delivers a multi-sensory audio experience through the industry-leading SUBPACTM platform. This cutting-edge Body and Soul Seat (BASS) includes six Wellness programmes. Don’t just hear the sound, feel it.
DYNAMIC DETAILS
Modern details can be found throughout, such as the Moonlight Chrome switchgear and the optional Chopped Carbon Fibre finisher. The new steering wheel design features translucent edge-lit gear shift paddles.
MATERIAL INNOVATION
For Defender OCTA, choose between four distinct colourways and contemporary materials including Ultrafabrics™ PU or Semi-Aniline leather. Defender OCTA comes with an exclusive Ebony colourway featuring unique graphic embellishments.
BUILD AND ORDER
^Price shown is the manufacturer's recommended drive-away prices (MRDP) which applies to the vehicle model and optional features selected in the vehicle configurator and as described in the configuration summary. The MRDP is an estimated price which includes the manufacturer's recommended list price, any associated registration fees, applicable taxes (including GST), levies and CTP insurances at the time of publishing in accordance with the applicable state / territory legislation where the Retailer is located for a 12 month period. The MRDP may vary as a result of differences in price components such as location, stamp duty or registration fees. CTP rate is based on a private owner aged 40 with 0 demerit points, no accidents or driving convictions and the vehicle being garaged in the postcode entered. Some information presented or used in the MRDP calculation is sourced from third parties. Jaguar Land Rover Australia has made every effort to ensure accuracy, however please contact your preferred Jaguar Land Rover Retailer to confirm your actual drive-away price which may vary according to your individual circumstances, including any trade-in value agreed between you and the Retailer. Excludes fleet, government, rental buyers, hire car and chauffeur companies.
†Fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and EV Range figures are determined by testing under standardised laboratory conditions and to comply with ADR 81/02 and ADR 79/04. These figures should only be used for the purpose of comparison amongst vehicles. Actual figures will generally differ under real world driving conditions and will vary depending on factors such as (but not limited to) driving style, vehicle’s equipment and road, traffic, and weather condition.
†The figures provided are NEDC calculated from official manufacturer’s tests. Figures may vary according to environment and driving style. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ.
*Challenging off-road driving requires full training and experience. Risk of injury and damage. Never drive beyond your abilities. Always check route, surface, base and exit before entering frozen terrain.
**Always check route and exit before wading.