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The 2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA, a flagship variant with BMW twin-turbo V8 power, has been unveiled ahead of Australian showroom arrivals. Priced from $291,542 plus on-road costs for the regular version, or $317,592 plus on-roads for the Edition One, it is significantly more expensive than the ‘standard’ Defender 110 P525 V8. The OCTA features a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine sourced from BMW, developing 467kW and 750Nm, and is equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The vehicle also boasts unique features such as 6D Dynamics height-adjustable air suspension and an OCTA mode for high-performance off-road driving. It includes exterior design changes, a choice of colors, and interior upgrades.
Brands mentioned: Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Meridian