Land Rover Defender Octa Black Edition Makes the Iconic SUV Cooler than Ever

Land Rover revealed the Defender Octa Black, a new version of its flagship 4x4 SUV. The vehicle features an all-black exterior with updates to several design elements. According to the company, as many as 30 components on the exterior now come finished in either Gloss or Satin Black.

The Octa Black is painted in Narvik Black as standard, with customers also offered a Matte Protective Film option. Undershield elements, tow covers, recovery eyes and quad exhaust tips also follow the black theme. The underbody components, including the exhaust silencer cover and optional deployable towbar, carry the same treatment.

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The Defender Octa Black introduces new upholstery materials in the vehicle’s cabin. Ebony Semi-Aniline Leather is paired with Kvadrat fabric for the first time in a Defender model. These are used on performance seats, which feature a new perforation pattern and stitching.

Seat backs and armrest hinges are finished in Carpathian Grey. The dashboard includes a Satin Black Powder Coat Cross Car Beam, with an optional Chopped Carbon Fibre interior finish available.

The Defender Octa Black retains the same engine a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with mild-hybrid technology that puts out 626 bhp and 750 Nm of peak torque, with an increase to 800 Nm in Dynamic Launch mode paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. Company claims that the Octa can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph.

The Body and Soul Seats (BASS) system remains a part of the offering, featuring vibro-acoustic technology that works with the 700W Meridian Surround Sound System to deliver music through physical vibrations.

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Defender Octa Black includes recent updates seen across the wider Defender line-up. These include a redesigned headlight graphic, smoked rear light lenses and a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The standard Defender Octa is now available in new exterior colour options: Sargasso Blue and Borasco Grey, joining the existing Charente Grey and Petra Copper. A Patagonia White Matte Wrap is scheduled to be introduced later in 2025.