DEFENDER OCTA BLACK: THE ROCK STAR OF LUXURY 4X4s MADE IN THE UK

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The Defender OCTA Black is an all-black interpretation of Defender’s invincible flagship model, combining extreme off-road performance with an even bolder look.
  • 6 January 2026

Defender OCTA Black: Rugged luxury

A real rock star

The Defender OCTA, the master of extreme performance on and off-road, now has an even bolder counterpart : The Defender OCTA Black.

With an all-black aesthetic for high performance, the hero of the 4x4s gives the most powerful and luxurious model in the Defender family an even stronger presence and more assertive luxury.

A sign of this transformation: no fewer than 30 exterior elements feature black finishes. The colour of the Defender OCTA Black is Narvik Black, the most intense black in the Defender palette. It is a deep, dark black with a standard gloss finish, but customers can customise the exterior of their OCTA Black by choosing a matt black protective film.

The lower front shield and rear sill plates are finished in Satin Black, as are the rear towing rings, while the front towing eye cover and Gloss Black quad exhaust tips provide a contrasting finish.

The Land Rover oval on the grille is black with dark silver lettering. Even the underbody components feature a Gloss Black or Satin Black finish, including the exhaust silencer guard, centre differential and optional electric deployable tow bar.

There is a choice between 20-inch forged wheels or 22-inch Gloss Black wheels, with black wheel covers and Defender lettering in Shadow Atlas, while the Gloss Black brake calipers feature contrasting Sentient Silver lettering.

To match the dramatic black exterior, the interior of the Defender OCTA Black takes rugged luxury to a new level. Semi-Aniline ebony leather and KvadratTM are introduced to the Defender for the first time, giving the Performance seats a soft-touch finish. They feature unique perforation patterns with new stitching on the seatbacks, while the rear seats and armrest hinges are finished in Carpathian Grey, adding a bold touch to every element.

On the dashboard, the dashboard crossbar finish is finished with a coat of Satin Black powder, with an option of fragmented carbon fibre for certain interior details, adding the ultimate touch of rugged luxury.

“There is no denying the character and mission of the Defender OCTA: it is the tallest and widest of the Defenders, enabling it to tackle the most challenging terrain even more effectively. The introduction of the Defender OCTA Black takes things up a notch. We know our customers love to give their Defender an all-black finish, and our designers have applied this principle to every possible surface – inside and out – to create the ultimate luxury touch for the Defender OCTA.” MARK CAMERON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, DEFENDER.

The Defender OCTA is the extreme performance hero of the invincible Defender family, featuring a 635PS Bi-Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine, 6D Dynamics suspension and an OCTA mode dedicated to off-road performance. It also features Body and Soul seats, which allow front Performance seat occupants to not only hear the music they love, but feel it too. Developed in partnership with specialist company SUBPACTM and using audio signals from the 15 speakers of the MeridianTM Surround Sound System, this immersive high-fidelity vibro-acoustic technology incorporates the same artificial intelligence software used by leading artists and composers.

The Defender OCTA Black benefits from the latest enhancements to the Defender line-up, including a new headlight design with a refreshed graphic signature and rear lights fitted with smoked lenses. Inside the cabin, a new touchscreen opens up an even more intuitive infotainment system.

Price From : 213 100 $

About Defender :

Defender continues to defy the impossible. Every icon from the Defender range, with its desirable and durable features, is designed and produced with this mantra in mind. A modern-day hero that honours its heritage while looking to the future. Available in 90, 110 and 120 versions, with up to eight seats, each Defender has a unique character. As part of a vision of modern luxury focused on sustainability, the Defender 110 is available in a plug-in hybrid version. The Defender Hard Top is perfectly suited to professional use in its 90 and 110 versions. The Defender Octa, a symbol of rugged luxury, is the master of extreme performance with unrivalled capabilities on and off-road. An emblem of freedom with roots dating back to the first Land Rover in 1948, Defender is a brand that supports humanitarian and environmental causes alongside the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Red Crescent Societies and the Tusk Trust. The Defender brand is backed by Land Rover, a trusted name with over 75 years of technological expertise and the world’s most advanced off-road capabilities. Defender is designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and sold in 121 countries. It is part of the JLR brand family, alongside Range Rover, Discovery and Jaguar.

Website : https://www.landrover.ca/

Photo & vidéo credits : © Jaguar Land Rover

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