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Jaguar Land Rover Unveils 2026 Defender Refresh with Stealth Octa Black Edition

A new 13.1-inch touchscreen with off-road cruise control boosts capability as the all-black Octa Black variant debuts on the Oasis Live ’25 tour

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Overview

  • Jaguar Land Rover launched its 2026 Defender family—including 90, 110, 130 and OCTA models—with refreshed styling, new badge detailing and two paint shades: Woolstone Green and Borasco Grey.
  • All 2026 models feature a Driver Attention Monitor that tracks the driver’s gaze and issues audio-visual alerts to promote safety.
  • Personalization options span matte protective film, gloss black wheels and chopped carbon fibre touches to enhance exterior customization.
  • The limited Octa Black Edition dons Narvik Black paint with Gloss and Satin Black finishes on 30 exterior elements to create a unified stealth appearance.
  • Under the stealth styling, Octa Black retains the OCTA’s 626bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8, 6D Dynamics suspension and Octa Mode while its cabin introduces Ebony Semi-Aniline Leather, Kvadrat upholstery and a 700W Meridian audio system with SUBPAC.