Jaguar Land Rover announced on March 26, 2024 that it will introduce the new Defender Octa to the Japanese market. The first year of introduction in Japan will be limited to 220 units, with reservations beginning on March 26, 2024. Details of the Defender Octa will be released in the second half of 2024. A special invitation-only preview event, “Defender Elements,” will be held in major markets. In Japan, it is scheduled to be held in late June 2024.
About the new Land Rover Defender OCTA
- In the first year, only 220 units will be sold in the Japanese market.
- The most powerful Defender ever, powered by a twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid petrol engine
- 6D dynamic suspension that controls pitch and roll
- New diamond-inspired signature graphic to be featured on all future Defender flagship models
The new Defender Octa breaks new ground for the brand as the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious model in the lineup. Featuring a twin-turbocharged V8 mild-hybrid gasoline engine and class-leading 6D Dynamics air suspension, the Defender Octa delivers ultimate performance on any terrain. Making its debut on a Defender, the 6D Dynamics air suspension delivers unparalleled capability, comfort, and handling stability on and off-road. The hydraulically linked 6D Dynamics technology employs an innovative pitch and roll control system that keeps the vehicle level during on-road acceleration, braking, and cornering, while maximizing wheel travel and articulation for demanding off-road driving.
DEFENDER OCTA
The name “OCTA”
The name “OCTA” is inspired by the octahedron shape of a diamond, the hardest and rarest natural substance in nature, to reflect the luxury character of this model.
Jaguar Land Rover News Release
https://pr.jlrj.jp/press/show/9363/land-rover
Defender Octa
https://www.landrover.co.jp/defender/defender-octa/index.html
