Defender Octa Review: Land Rover Went FULL SAVAGE With This One!

Defender Octa Review: Land Rover Went FULL SAVAGE With This One!
The Defender Octa is the toughest and most powerful avatar of the iconic SUV yet. With a twin-turbo V8 under the hood, 6D air suspension tuned to traverse any terrain, and the ability to go from 0-100 kmph, this is the kind of SUV that can go anywhere and do anything.
In this in-depth review, we take the Octa through its paces — on-road, off-road, and everything in between — to see if it truly lives up to its bold name.
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