Bring OCTA to Life: Press Highlights and Goodwood Appearance
The Verdict is in: OCTA Impresses
From rugged off-road routes to precision performance testing, OCTA is commanding attention everywhere it goes. With its twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid engine and cutting-edge 6D Dynamics suspension, the vehicle offers unmatched composure and capability across any terrain. That’s why Autocar has named it ‘Best 4x4 of the Year’ a major accolade in a competitive field.
Here’s what the press had to say:
“No Land Rover has ever been conceived with such scope in respect to its all-terrain ability and drivability.”
CAR Magazine
“Outrageously capable off-road, particularly at speed… there’s nowhere this car can’t go; nothing it can’t do.”
“The OCTA is a Defender extensively re-engineered… The Defender OCTA’s bandwidth is deeply impressive…”
Defender at Goodwood: A Festival of Firsts
The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 marked a high-octane milestone for the brand, as Defender OCTA Black made its dynamic debut on the legendary Hill Climb. Fresh from its global reveal on 3rd July, this V8 powerhouse turned heads in the First Glance paddock, showcasing its 635PS capability with authority and style.
Also taking centre stage Deep Sand glow Yellow 110 Trophy Edition, a nod to Defender’s Dakar rally dreams Dakar D7X-R prototype, piloted by rally legends Sara Price and Stéphane Peterhansel Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy Defender 110,a custom plug-in hybrid offering the ultimate photo moment.
Looking Ahead: Make OCTA Iconic
Whether your customer is an off-road enthusiast, a performance purist, or simply expects the extraordinary Defender OCTA delivers on every level. The powerful blend of real-world capability and luxury-grade composure is winning hearts, headlines, and awards.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Octa, or Octa Black, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 01205 722110 or stop by our showroom just off the A16.