Comparing the Defender OCTA and Defender OCTA Edition One
July 15 2026,
Land Rover's most powerful Defender has landed in Montreal, and Decarie Land Rover is now taking orders for both versions of this high-performance off-roader. The Defender OCTA pairs a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a chassis system built for hard driving, whether on gravel roads, packed snow, or the pavement around the city.
Two versions are available: the Defender OCTA and the more exclusive Defender OCTA Edition One. Both share the same engine and suspension technology, but the details set them apart. Here's what separates them, so you can choose the one that matches how you drive.
Defender OCTA
Every Defender OCTA is powered by a 4.4 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid support. It produces 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, enough to move this SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h. Every OCTA also comes standard with the 6D Dynamics suspension system, which links the dampers hydraulically across all four corners to keep the vehicle flat under braking, acceleration, and cornering.
The standard Defender OCTA is finished in Petra Copper paint with 22-inch wheels in a gloss black finish, along with a Sienna leather interior trimmed with Kvadrat textile.
- 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque from the 4.4L twin-turbo V8
- 22-inch wheels with a gloss black finish
- Petra Copper exterior paint
- Semi-aniline leather and Kvadrat interior trim
This version suits drivers who want the full OCTA driving experience with a more understated look.
Defender OCTA Edition One
The Defender OCTA Edition One is the most distinctive version in the lineup. It's finished in Faroe Green metallic paint, with 20-inch forged wheels in a dark, diamond-turned finish, and detailing made from chopped carbon fibre across the exterior and cabin.
- Faroe Green metallic paint, exclusive to Edition One
- 20-inch forged wheels with a satin black diamond-turned finish
- Chopped carbon fibre trim inside and out
- UltraFabrics performance seats with chopped carbon fibre seatbacks
Edition One suits drivers who want their Defender OCTA to stand out as much as it performs.
Comparing the Defender OCTA Trims
|
Feature |
Defender OCTA |
Defender OCTA Edition One |
|---|---|---|
|
Engine |
4.4L twin-turbo V8, 626 hp, 553 lb-ft |
4.4L twin-turbo V8, 626 hp, 553 lb-ft |
|
0-100 km/h |
4.0 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
|
Wheels |
22-inch, gloss black |
20-inch forged, diamond-turned finish |
|
Exterior paint |
Petra Copper |
Faroe Green Metallic |
|
Interior |
Semi-aniline leather with Kvadrat |
UltraFabrics with carbon fibre accents |
|
Suspension |
6D Dynamics |
6D Dynamics |
Both versions share the same off-road engineering, including a one-metre wading depth supported by Wade Sensing technology, six-piston Brembo front brakes, and 33-inch BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain tires. The choice between them comes down to finish and character rather than capability.
Built for Quebec Roads and Beyond
Montreal drivers know that a single winter can bring packed snow, sudden thaws, and gravel shoulders on the same drive. The Defender OCTA's 6D Dynamics suspension responds to these changing conditions by adjusting damping across all four corners in real time, which keeps the cabin level whether you're merging onto the highway or working through a snow-covered laneway.
Inside, both versions carry the same driver-focused layout, including a 12.3-inch interactive driver display, a 360-degree camera system for tight parking, and Body and Soul performance seats that translate audio into physical sensation through six wellness programs. Drivers select OCTA Mode for off-road use or Dynamic Mode for road driving, and the digital cluster changes colour to display power, torque, and lateral G-forces in real time.
Your Defender OCTA Is Waiting in Montreal
The Defender OCTA and Defender OCTA Edition One are both available to configure now. Contact our sales team at Decarie Land Rover in Montreal to book a closer look and find the version built for how you drive.
