Max Davies
Why the Land Rover Defender OCTA is the world's most bonkers SUV
Australians may not have a huge appetite for ultra-expensive SUVs, but the Defender OCTA offers more than just vanity. Here's why.
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2027 Land Rover Defender - S
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Engine size
3.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
183kW / 570Nm
1099km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
3
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Alexa
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 13.00
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 179
CO2 Level (Combined): 207
CO2 Level (Urban): 256
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2996
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
WLTP Emissions
HEV Charge Sustaining (Combined): 207.0
HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.5
Main Capacity (L): 89
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.6
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 55
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 13.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 10.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Cell Count: 14
Battery Cell Type: Pouch
Battery Supplier: Lg Energy Solution
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.20
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1099
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 683
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
Maximum Speed (mph): 117
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 249
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 14
Maximum Power (kW): 183
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 10
Maximum Torque (Nm): 570
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 55
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 249
Maximum Power (kW): 183
Maximum Torque (Nm): 570
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Code: 8hp76x
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Interactive
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Interactive
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 31.5
Departure Angle: 37.5
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 44.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1263
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 176
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Front Track (in): 67.1
Front Track (mm): 1704
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 226
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Overall Height (in): 77.7
Overall Height (mm): 1974
Overall Length (in): 180.4
Overall Length (mm): 4583
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 79.1
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2008
Overall Width (in): 78.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2105
Overall Width (mm): 1996
Rear Track (in): 66.9
Rear Track (mm): 1700
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
Wheelbase (in): 101.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2587
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1030
Rear Headroom (in): 38.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 980
Front Leg Room (in): 39.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 993
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.6
Rear Leg Room (mm): 929
Front Shoulder Room (in): 60.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1545
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1433
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: D7x
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Single Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Roof Rails
Colour: Black
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front to Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
Front to Rear Sunroof Type: Fabric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6614
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2970
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6548
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2241
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4941
Tare Weight (kg): 2185
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 180
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 1
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Includes Display: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Active Carbon Filter: yes
Automatic Recirculation: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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