However, they're all basically the same: they swap chrome pieces for black examples. They're often still available in different paint colors, though, and there aren't that many exterior bits to make black. Land Rover, however, is taking the black-out package to the extreme, and doing so on its most extreme Defender, the OCTA.
I See Trim Pieces And I Want To Paint Them Black
Simply called the Defender OCTA Black, the SUV commits more fully to the black hue than other vehicles because it's only available with black paint. It's coated in Narvik Black, which Land Rover says is the darkest black available on the Defender. Customers only have the option to leave the paint in its natural gloss finish, or make it matte by applying a factory protective paint wrap. Besides the paint, virtually every single visible exterior component is finished in black. By Land Rover's count, that's more than 30 pieces. That includes the exterior vents, mirror caps, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and badges. The skid panels on the front and rear bumpers are even powder-coated in a satin black. The wheels are gloss black, too, and customers can pick between 20- and 22-inch units. The example in the photos is wearing a set of the 20-inch wheels.
The interior is as black as the exterior. The seats are covered in perforated, semi-aniline black leather. The center beam of the dashboard is powder-coated, just like the exterior skid panels. Oddly, the seatbacks are finished in gray. The only interior option is a set of chopped carbon fiber trim, which sticks to the dark theme.
The OCTA Is The Ultimate Defender
At the heart of the OCTA is a monster of an engine. It's BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, and it makes 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. It still uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive, but now features suspension from the Range Rover Sport SV to get the handling to match the power. It features larger tires and a wider track, so Land Rover bestowed it with wider fender flares. The width expands by 2.7 inches over a standard Defender. Land Rover also upgraded the brakes by adding six-piston front brake calipers. The company claims the SUV will get to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, and that it can reach a top speed of 155 mph. It also features just about every available comfort and convenience option in the Defender catalog, such as a 700-watt 15-speaker sound system.
Land Rover didn't give availability or pricing for the Defender OCTA Black. It will probably hit dealers soon. Presumably, the company isn't limiting the production on the variant, but it will surely cost a little more than a standard OCTA. For reference, the base OCTA starts at $152,000. That doesn't include the $1,850 destination charge.
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