Today, Hachi wants to talk to car friends about Land Rover's latest flagship SUV - Defender OCTA. This is the pinnacle of the Land Rover Defender family, and just hearing the name makes it feel domineering, right?
Without further ado, let's first take a look at how well it performs with power. The OCTA is powered by the same 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine as the BMW X5 M, with a mild-hybrid system that produces a maximum power of 635 hp and a peak torque of 750 Nm.
To tell the truth, this power performance is a proper beast level! The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is only 4 seconds, which is definitely a speed that will definitely make you experience the thrill of adrenaline.
You know, this is even more powerful than the current Defender family's most powerful 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine! Although the engine is also very good, with a maximum power of 525 hp and a peak torque of 625 Nm, it is still slightly inferior to the 635 hp and 750 Nm of the OCTA.
But then again, the OCTA isn't just a beast, it's also an SUV that combines off-road and on-road performance. Land Rover has equipped it with a new 6D Dynamics suspension system, which has been used in the new Range Rover Sport SV Edition One model to great effect.
The 6D Dynamics suspension system includes a semi-active electro-hydraulic flow valve that adjusts the suspension damping in real time according to road conditions, guaranteeing optimal handling and comfort in a wide range of road conditions.
The OCTA is also equipped with Brembo brake calipers, 20-inch forged rims and all-terrain tyres, all of which provide it with greater off-road capability and handling stability.
Don't worry about the exterior design, OCTA continues the design style of the Defender 110, but the details have been carefully adjusted. The front grille has a sportier shape, with the wheel arches prominently protruding outwards and a more aggressive bilateral exhaust layout at the rear.
Not only that, but the OCTA also has an exclusive color scheme and carbon fibre accents to further enhance its visual impact.
For the interior, OCTA follows the design style of the current Defender, but the materials are more sophisticated. It features the new UltrafabricsTM PU upholstery material, which is 30% lighter than traditional leather, while also offering better abrasion resistance and water resistance.
It is worth mentioning that the OCTA is equipped with integrated sports seats in the front row and supports the music vibration function to make the driving experience more immersive.
In addition, the OCTA is equipped with the new InControl Touch Pro Duo dual touchscreen infotainment system, which features two 10-inch touchscreens that can simultaneously display different information such as navigation, entertainment and vehicle settings.
Overall, the Land Rover Defender OCTA is a top-of-the-line SUV that combines performance, luxury, and off-roading. With its powerful power, advanced equipment and unique styling, it is definitely the best choice for consumers who are looking for the ultimate driving experience.
However, its price is also quite expensive, and the guide price of the OCTA Edition One Special Edition is about 1.484 million yuan, which may be a big burden for most consumers.
Kohachi believes that the emergence of OCTA will further intensify the competition in the luxury SUV market.
It has to face not only challenges from traditional rivals such as the BMW X5 M, X6 M, Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, Audi RS Q8, but also off-road SUVs such as the Mercedes-AMG G 63.
Whether OCTA can stand out in the fierce market competition still needs time to test. But there is no doubt that it will be a shining jewel in the luxury SUV market.
In the end, the advice given by Hachi is very simple, if there are riders who pursue the ultimate driving experience and have sufficient budget, then Land Rover Defender OCTA can consider it.