Over the years, Land Rover’s iconic Defender has earned a reputation for adventure and exploration. For 2025, the Defender gets even tougher and more capable with the Dakar-ready OCTA.
2025 Land Rover Defender Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Land Rover Defender
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Land Rover Defender
The big news for 2025 is the introduction of the Defender OCTA, the most powerful and capable Defender ever made. The epitome of tough luxury, the OCTA name is derived from a diamond and its octahedral shape, distinguishing this special vehicle as the flagship Defender. Available only in five-door Defender 110 form, the OCTA gets special styling, badging and interior options.
Design
The OCTA is immediately recognizable with its wider stance and raised ride height. Redesigned front and rear bumpers give this Defender an aggressive look while improving approach and departure angles for off-road adventures. Updated underbody armor provides extra confidence to continue exploring further over rough terrain. Drivers looking for the ultimate off-road performance can option special 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with specially designed all-terrain tires. Be sure to find an Edition One for the exclusive Faroe Green paint with unique carbon fiber accents. All Defender OCTAs may be optioned with a full-body matte protective film from the factory.
Powertrain
Powered by a twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine, the OCTA is the most powerful Defender ever made. This new powertrain produces 626 horsepower and up to 590 pound-feet of torque when Dynamic Launch Mode is activated. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission with a high- and low-range transfer case and standard all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. A dedicated OCTA Mode unlocks an Off-Road Launch feature–for the quickest acceleration runs on loose surfaces–that can be combined with an Off-Road ABS Setting for technical trails.
Interior
Inside, a semi-aniline leather interior is standard equipment, available in Burnt Siena or Ebony. For the ultimate performance, a durable UltraFabric upholstery is optional in Light Cloud. This UltraFabric is 30% lighter than the standard leather upholstery. The front row features all new performance seats with aggressive bolsters, integrated headrests and unique Body and Soul Seat audio. These special seats, available for the first time in a Defender, allow the driver and passenger to feel and hear their music. Six wellness programs are also available that, depending on your mood, can help relax you or improve cognitive responses on the road. .
Technology
In order to maximize performance on- or off-road, the OCTA introduces the 6D Dynamics suspension technology for the first time on a Defender. The hydraulically-interconnected active dampers dramatically reduce pitch and body-roll on the road, and can provide even greater wheel articulation over rough terrain. These dynamic drive modes are available at the press of a button.
Safety
To keep you safe off-road, Wade Sensing and Terrain Response modes with specific calibration for a variety of loose surfaces are available at your fingertips. The ClearSight Ground View 360-degree camera system is a perfect tool for tackling difficult trails and obstacles, or a tough parking spot. On the road, the Defender OCTA comes standard with a full suite of active driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Pricing and Release Date
As of this writing, Land Rover lists pricing as $153,625 for the base Octa. The limited Edition One trim, available only for the 2025 model year, starts at $169,425 and is already sold out. The Defender OCTA is available now.
