The Defender 110 Octa Black is a new limited-run version of Land Rover’s V8-powered flagship Defender variant. Here’s what this 467 kW SUV costs in South Africa…
Meet the new Defender 110 Octa Black. Described as being available “in limited numbers”, this special-edition version of Land Rover’s flagship Defender derivative gains all manner of dark finishes.
So, what does this fresh variant cost in South Africa? Well, Land Rover says pricing for the Defender 110 Octa Black kicks off at R3 921 000, making it the most expensive Defender yet. For the record, that figure represents a R257 400 premium over the “standard” (for lack of a better term) Octa.
According to the British automaker, as many as 30 of the Defender’s exterior elements gain dark finishes. As standard, the Octa Black is painted in “Narvik Black”, a hue furthermore available with an optional matte protective film.
The vehicle’s front “undershield” and rear scuff plates are both finished in “Satin Black Powder Coat” with exposed recovery eyes in “Satin Black”. The tow-eye cover and the quad tailpipes, meanwhile, feature a gloss black finish.
There’s also a black Land Rover badge (with darkened silver script) on the grille, while even certain underbody elements – such as the cover for the exhaust silencer and centre box – have been darkened. Buyers have the choice of 20-inch forged wheels or 22-inch gloss-black wheels, while the brake callipers gain a – you guessed it – black finish, complete with contrasting silver lettering.
Inside, you’ll find ebony semi-aniline leather with “Kvadrat” textile upholstery. The performance seats gain unique perforation patterns and new stitching details, while the seat-backs and armrest hinges are finished in “Carpathian Grey”. Elements of the dashboard furthermore gain “Satin Black Powder Coat” finishes, while customers can also optional specify a “chopped” carbon-fibre finish for various interior details.
Meanwhile, the standard Defender 110 Octa gains the option of 2 new paint colours – “Sargasso Blue” and “Borasco Grey” – in addition to the existing “Charente Grey” and “Petra Copper” hues. Finally, Land Rover says a new “Patagonia White Matte Wrap” will be available from late in 2025.
As a reminder, the Defender 110 Octa (and indeed the new “Black” derivative) employs a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 mild-hybrid powertrain sourced from BMW, along with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Peak system outputs come in at 467 kW and 750 Nm (or up to 800 Nm with “Dynamic Launch Mode” activated), resulting in a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 4.0 seconds.
What does the Defender 110 Octa Black cost in SA?
Defender 110 Octa Black – R3 921 000
The price above includes a 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a maintenance plan with the same parameters.
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