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Interior, exterior, tech upgrades for Defender and Octa

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May 31, 2025

LAUNCHED five years ago, the (Land Rover) Defender has received several upgrades, including finishes, design, and technology enhancements across 90, 110 and 130 body designs as well as the Defender Octa.

- Willem van de Putte

It gets a new headlight design with signature detailing and fog lights as standard and flush rear lights with smoked lenses.

There are new exterior colour options that include Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey, enhanced detailing and upgraded materials, as well as a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control is available as an option, while the Defender 130 is now available with an optional integrated air compressor.

The Octa gets a new Sargasso Blue exterior colour, a Patagonia White exterior with Matte Protective Wrap and tactile textured Graphite accents.

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