Defender Octa is the Most Powerful Defender Yet!
Powered by a BMW-sourced turbopetrol V8, the Defender Octa is confirmed for South Africa and we have pricing.
The Defender Octa has finally been revealed and the brand is calling it ‘the toughest, most capable and most luxurious model’.
Interestingly, at its heart is a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged mild-hybrid V8 petrol engine sourced from BMW. Sadly, the glorious 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is no more, but our experience with the BMW motor can only mean good things.
The Defender Octa makes 467 kW and 750 Nm, and that’s good for a 0-100 kph in 4 seconds. Under the skin, there’s been extensive work undertaken to upgrade the chassis and the Defender Octa has a new technology called 6D Dynamic suspension.
The ride height has been raised by 28 mm and the Octa sits wider thanks to increases in the track and extensions to the wheel arches. There are redesigned bumpers for better approach/departure angles and there’s tougher underbody protection. A wading depth of one metre is claimed and depending on trim level, a a specially-developed all-terrain 33-inch tyre.
Inside, this Defender features high-performance sports seats wrapped in durable materials and customers can customise their cars with an array of options, like audio speakers in the seat headrests and a choice of great colours to name but a few.
See, if you haven’t figured it out already, this flagship product is not aimed at on-road performance, but rather going flat out on the rough stuff, much like the Ford Ranger Raptor.
How much does the Defender Octa cost in South Africa?
The order books for the ultimate Defender will open soon and indicative pricing has been set from R3 499 100 and it will make its first public appearance at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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