Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
While using the might of the V-8 to fling sand and dirt into rooster tails is huge fun, the new Defender hasn’t lost the ability to do the sort of slower and more cerebral off-roading that Land Rovers have always excelled at. The Octa keeps all the dynamic aids of the regular Defender, including a two-speed transfer case, height-varying air suspension, locking center and rear differentials, and selectable dynamic modes for various terrain types.
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While using the might of the V-8 to fling sand and dirt into rooster tails is huge fun, the new Defender hasn’t lost the ability to do the sort of slower and more cerebral off-roading that Land Rovers have always excelled at. The Octa keeps all the dynamic aids of the regular Defender, including a two-speed transfer case, height-varying air suspension, locking center and rear differentials, and selectable dynamic modes for various terrain types.
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