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Powered by a 626-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.4‑litre mild-hybrid V8, the new DEFENDER OCTA: BLACK, BOLD & BOOSTED is truly a rock star!

DEFENDER OCTA: BLACK, BOLD & BOOSTED

Defender OCTA Black, the master of on & off-road performance, has a new, even bolder attitude. Extensive black detailing for the high-performance 4×4 hero gives the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious model in the Defender family an even more purposeful presence and greater luxury.

As many as 30 exterior elements have received black finishes as part of the transformation. Defender OCTA Black is finished in Narvik Black: the truest black in the Defender paint palette. Narvik Black is deep and dark with a gloss finish as standard, but purchasers can personalize the exterior of their OCTA Black by choosing an optional Matte protective film.

The front under-shield and rear scuff plates are finished in Satin Black Powder Coat with exposed recovery eyes in Satin Black, while a Gloss Black tow eye cover at the front and Gloss Black quad exhaust tips at the rear provide a contrasting finish. The Land Rover oval on the grille is black with darkened silver script. Underbody elements feature a Gloss or Satin Black finish, including the cover for the exhaust silencer and center box. A choice of 20-inch forged wheels or 22-inch Gloss Black wheels is available, with black center caps and Shadow Atlas Defender script, while Gloss Black brake calipers feature contrasting Sentient Silver script.

To complement its dramatically dark exterior, the DEFENDER OCTA: BLACK, BOLD & BOOSTED interior takes tough luxury to a new level. Ebony Semi-Aniline Leather with KvadratTM is introduced to Defender for the first time, bringing a soft and tactile finish to the performance seats. They feature unique perforation patterns on the seats, with new stitching detail on the backrests, while the seat backs and armrest hinges are finished in Carpathian Grey. Across the dashboard, the cross-car beam is finished in Satin Black Powder Coat; an available optional Chopped Carbon Fiber finish for interior details delivers the epitome of tough luxury.

Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, said: “There’s no denying the presence and purpose of Defender OCTA: it’s the tallest and widest Defender, enabling it to tackle even more extreme terrain. The introduction of Defender OCTA Black takes things up a notch. We know our clients love giving their Defenders all-black finishes, so our designers have applied this principle to every possible surface – inside and out – to create the ultimate tough luxury Defender OCTA.”

DEFENDER OCTA: BLACK, BOLD & BOOSTED, is the performance hero of the Defender family, with 626 horsepower 4.4‑litre twin turbo mild-hybrid V8 power, innovative 6D Dynamics suspension, and a dedicated OCTA Mode for performance off‑road use. Defender is the official automotive partner of Oasis Live ’25, transporting the British band on their long-awaited 41-date global tour, which starts today.

For more information and configuration details on the DEFENDER OCTA: BLACK, BOLD & BOOSTED and the entire Defender range, please visit https://www.landroverusa.com/defender/index.html

Like a Savile Row tailor, Range Rover SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, will individualize an Autobiography or SV model, resulting in the ultimate in a refined luxury SUV with unmatched capability.

Range Rover is setting a new modern luxury benchmark with the introduction of an SV Bespoke Commissioning Service, offering clients enhanced levels of personalization and refinement.

The service is available on Range Rover Autobiography and SV models, while a suite of enhancements across the line-up maintains Range Rover vehicle’s status as perhaps the world’s most desirable luxury SUV.

Range Rover is considered the original luxury SUV and has led by example for more than 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with extraordinary capability. Further updates to Range Rover include the latest generation Pivi Pro1 infotainment, while the new plug-in electric hybrid is more powerful than before. Range Rover V8 now features mild hybrid technology; a new 606 horsepower variant is introduced on the exclusive Range Rover SV for ultimate power.Geraldine Ingham, Managing Director, Range Rover, said: “Range Rover is synonymous with exclusivity and luxury. Now, with the new SV Bespoke commissioning service, we invite our most discerning clients to become the creator of their truly unique vehicle – choosing the finishes they desire and being guided by our Design team. By blending enhanced personalization with peerless refinement and unmatched capability, Range Rover continues to deliver the ultimate in modern luxury.”

The RANGE ROVER SV BESPOKE Commissioning Service represents the pinnacle of personalization. To achieve their perfect specification, clients can curate their Range Rover vehicle at the SV Bespoke Commissioning Suite in the UK, visit selected global retailers or for the ultimate convenience, complete their order online through an exclusive virtual service.

SV Bespoke provides access to a vast range of materials, and interior and exterior finishes. Clients follow a unique and comprehensive seven-step creation process that considers colors, themes, SV exclusive options, materials, veneers and finishers, customizations and personalization. Each finished vehicle promises to be as unique as its creator, although curated design combinations chosen by the Range Rover Design team are available to help clients make their dreams a reality.

Inside, there are up to 391 material colorways available, while the curated SV Bespoke paint palette comprises more than 230 colors in satin and gloss finishes. Alternatively, the SV Bespoke Match to Sample paint service can replicate any exterior color request, providing limitless scope for individuality.

The Range Rover vehicle’s extensive powertrain lineup has also been enhanced. The new powerful plug-in electric hybrid engine in the P550e feature a new 160kW electric motor which, when combined with the 3.0-litre six-cylinder Ingenium gas engine, produces 542 horsepower. The enhanced technology provides improved acceleration; the P550e can sprint from or 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, down from 5.2 seconds.

The effortless V8 uses Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology for the first time. The MHEV system delivers increased efficiency by harvesting energy captured when decelerating and braking, and improved responses as the stored energy is redeployed under acceleration. A twin turbo V8 MHEV gas engine is also introduced and exclusive to the Range Rover SV, featuring an enhanced power output of 606 horsepower and 553 pound-feet torque, delivering smooth and powerful performance.

The Range Rover vehicles luxurious interior combines effortless connectivity and intuitive technology like never before with the latest generation Pivi Pro1 infotainment. It provides a crisp and intuitive interface, enabling clients to control key vehicle functions via the elegant 13.1-inch floating glass touchscreen.

New sidebars with easy-to-use sliding controls for the volume and climate control provide immediate and precise operation for key functions directly, whatever menu screen is displayed, and approximately 80 percent of tasks can be performed within two taps of the home screen. Haptic feedback provides an added level of tactility and communication with the user.Integrated Amazon Alexa voice AI4 and Land Rover voice control systems help drivers to keep their eyes on the road while making changes to the cabin environment. Advanced Software Over-the-Air capability works to keep the Range Rover vehicle always up to date with the latest software, enabling the vehicle and its features to improve with age.

New Country Road Assist technology features for the first time on Range Rover to enhance passenger comfort and reduce driver effort when using Adaptive Cruise Control. The intelligent system uses navigation data to automatically adjust the target speed, taking into account bends in the road and changes to the speed limit, accelerating or decelerating the vehicle accordingly.Following its debut in the Range Rover Sport, Dynamic Response Pro3 takes driving composure to new heights. The powerful electric roll control technology is designed to reduce body lean when cornering for a more engaging drive, using actuators capable of delivering up to 1033 pound-feet of torque to each axle. The Range Rover vehicle’s unmatched all-terrain capability is also enhanced with the introduction of Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control. A feature of the advanced Terrain Response® 2 system, it helps drivers navigate tricky terrain by maintaining steady progress according to the ground conditions. Drivers can select one of four comfort settings and the system intelligently adjusts the vehicle’s speed accordingly, allowing the driver to focus solely on steering a path across tricky terrain.The enhanced Range Rover line-up is available now priced from $107,400 in the US. You can learn more about RANGE ROVER SV BESPOKE, and configure yours here @ https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover/range-rover/index.html