New Defender Octa India review, features, sound | Auto Live

The new Land Rover Defender Octa blurs the line between brute force and refined luxury. Priced around ₹2.59 crore ex-showroom in India, the Octa is the most powerful, off-road capable Defender yet.  Under its hood is a 4.4‑litre twin‑turbo mild‑hybrid V8 delivering ~635 hp and 750 Nm of torque (800 Nm in Dynamic Launch mode), sending it from 0‑100 km/h in about 4 seconds.  On the exterior, the Octa rides higher (ground clearance ~323 mm), has widened stance (+68 mm), flared wheel arches, redesigned bumpers, and underbody protection for tougher terrain.  Inside, you get luxury mixed with performance: sport seats with bolsters, premium leather/Ultrafabrics upholstery, an 11‑inch infotainment system, digital displays, and “Body & Soul” seat audio that vibrates to your music. Sound-wise, the engine roars with a satisfying V8 growl via quad exhausts; in “Octa Mode,” the exhaust note becomes more aggressive, gear shifts sharpen, and the feeling is visceral.  Overall, the Defender Octa is a beast both in straight‑line performance and off-road prowess, while keeping cabin refinement and tech high.