The Land Rover Defender is near and dear to the hearts of many brand loyalists. The model underwent a controversial reimagining when the decades-old nameplate was revived in 2020, bringing with it a newly formed focus on competence and quality. The redesigned model’s upgrades were comprehensive, ushering in critical improvements to comfort, modernity and performance. The next phase of evolution is the OCTA, the most powerful Defender in history which refocuses the brand’s flagship model on the task of providing ultimate offroad capability. Thanks to the so-called 6D suspension system which leverages hydraulically linked hardware to deliver unparalleled adaptability and control when the going gets rough, the OCTA is capable of tackling nearly anything that comes its way. Though power comes from a meaty 626-horsepower V8, some sacrifices to on-road driving are inevitable due to the truck’s relentless ruggedness, especially when ordered with the no-sacrifices 20-inch knobby tires which limit top speed to 99 mph. But for enthusiasts who will travel to the ends of the earth (or the edges of their ranch) in search of adventure, the latest, greatest Land Rover Defender OCTA offers a potent counterpunch to the world’s most rugged luxury SUVs.