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The Ultimate Defender: 2026 Land Rover Defender Octa V8 Performance Review A potent BMW V8 engine transforms the legendary Defender into a hyper-SUV, offering hypercar speed with rugged luxury and advanced off-road capabilities. Published: April 4, 2026 Reviewed by K.C. Colwell 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Interior View Michael Simari | Car and Driver From the May/June 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Building an ultra-luxury SUV that balances extreme performance with off-road prowess demands more than just a powerful engine. It requires a comprehensive transformation that enhances driving dynamics without sacrificing the iconic ruggedness and distinctive character of the original vehicle. The new Land Rover Defender Octa represents just such an undertaking, engineered to deliver hypercar-level speed and agility while maintaining genuine off-road capability. The heart of the Octa’s transformation is a BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine, churning out 626 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Jamal Hameedi, a key figure behind Ford’s modern GT and the F-150 Raptor, now leads Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). Under his direction, the Octa benefits from a hydraulic linked suspension designed to minimize body pitch and roll, aggressive fender flares that add 2.7 inches to its width, a quicker steering rack, extended suspension arms and links, enhanced driver and passenger seat bolstering, and 33-inch tires (available in all-terrain or all-season configurations). This extreme performance package also sits 1.1 inches higher than standard Defender models. 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Exterior View Michael Simari | Car and Driver This extreme performance comes with an equally extreme price tag. The 2026 Land Rover Defender Octa starts at $153,850, positioning it in a league of its own. Its closest rival in the ultra-luxury, aerodynamics-be-damned segment is the $196,900 Mercedes-AMG G63, making the Octa a formidable contender in terms of performance and prestige, albeit with a notably different character. The Octa certainly looks the part of a formidable off-roader that happens to be blisteringly fast. Its design exudes a visual gravitas that suggests it is the protagonist in the sequel to an adventure film—commanding, powerful, and destined for greatness. The test model’s Petra Copper paint is protected by a $5,155 self-healing wrap, a worthwhile investment given the rig’s off-road aspirations. Additional Coverage 2026 Land Rover Defender Overview: Everything You Need to Know Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Tested: The Quick Brick 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 vs. 2024 Lexus GX550 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Interior View Michael Simari | Car and Driver Hydraulically linked suspension systems typically enhance ride comfort and reduce body roll in luxury SUVs. However, the Octa focuses primarily on the cornering benefits. While the ride is smooth, it is a constant reminder that the suspension is supporting nearly three tons of weight. Back-road driving requires a period of adjustment, as intuition tells you something so tall cannot corner with such precision. The Octa achieves a 0.81-g skidpad result, which understates the vehicle’s actual capability when pushed to its limits. It will corner faster than expected, once you trust the suspension technology to keep it upright. The Octa’s engineering philosophy is clear: it invites spirited driving and challenging terrain, then confidently handles both. 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Interior View Michael Simari | Car and Driver LOWS: Its set starts at $150K, jarring ride, flirts with 6000 pounds. The BMW V8 engine makes the Octa incredibly fast. While it matches the AMG G63 in the 0-to-60 mph sprint at 3.7 seconds, the Octa slightly edges out the AMG in the quarter-mile, finishing in 12.2 seconds compared to the AMG’s 12.3 seconds. It is also almost two seconds faster to 130 mph, suggesting that the Defender’s aerodynamics are remarkably efficient. 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Interior View Michael Simari | Car and Driver VERDICT: Staring into space never felt so exciting. Specifications 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $153,850 / $160,230 Options: matte protective film, $5,155; tow hitch, $700; 22-inch wheels, $450; emergency pack, $75 ENGINE twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection Displacement: 268 cubic inches, 4395 cm3 Power: 626 hp @ 7000 rpm Torque: 590 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: multilink/multilink Brakes, F/R: 15.7-inch vented disc/14.4-inch vented disc Tires: Michelin Primacy All Season 275/50R-22 115W M+S LR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 119.0 inches Length: 186.7 inches Width: 81.2 inches Height: 78.5 inches Passenger Volume, F/R: 56 / 53 cubic feet Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 79 / 34 cubic feet Curb Weight: 5975 pounds C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 3.7 seconds 100 mph: 9.1 seconds 1/4-Mile: 12.2 seconds @ 114 mph 130 mph: 16.8 seconds 150 mph: 27.4 seconds Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 seconds. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.8 seconds Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.6 seconds Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.0 seconds Top Speed (mfr claim): 155 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 169 feet Braking, 100–0 mph: 338 feet Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.81 g Interior Sound Idle: 44 dBA / 4 sone Full Throttle: 84 dBA 70-mph Cruising: 68 dBA / 23 sone C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 15 mpg EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 17 / 15 / 19 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED Headshot of K.C. Colwell Reviewed by K.C. Colwell Executive Editor K.C. Colwell, the executive editor at Car and Driver, is a seasoned automotive journalist with deep expertise in new vehicles and automotive technology. His passion for the automotive industry began in childhood when his grandmother gave him a Car and Driver subscription for his 10th birthday. This gift ignited a lifelong interest, and he read every issue before his employment began. K.C. started his career at Car and Driver as a technical assistant in the fall of 2004. He was promoted to assistant technical editor in 2007. Beyond testing, evaluating, and writing about cars, technology, and tires, K.C. set the production-car lap record at Virginia International Raceway for C/D’s annual Lightning Lap track test and was the sixth person to drive the Hendrick Motorsport Garage 56 Camaro. In 2017, he assumed the role of testing director, a position he held until 2022, when he was promoted to executive editor, leading the brand to become one of the country’s leading automotive publications. Outside of work, K.C. enjoys playing hockey in the winter and golf in the summer and endeavors to share his automotive knowledge with his daughter, particularly his fondness for ’90s German sedans. He might be the only Car and Driver editor to own a Bobcat — the skid steer, not the feline. If you know a guy, send him our way. K.C. resides in Chelsea, Michigan, with his family. Read full bio In-depth auto reviews, ratings, and instrumented tests. 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