The especially boxy, straightforward but sturdy Land Rover Defender is synonymous with long treks across the Scottish Highlands. Wellington rain boots, oversized Burberry trenchcoats, and Rigby hunting rifles. Even if the hard contours of the 4×4 have softened with its evolution – becoming a luxury car as much as a utilitarian transporter – it has remained a tank, both in performance and appearance.
Lifting that standard of sophistication and strength even further is the new OCTA Edition One, just released by Canadian armored vehicle brand INKAS®.
The main upgrade is a new ballistic-protection shell – the security company’s proprietary technology – ideal for high-risk situations. The new exterior isn’t just function over aesthetics however. Its iridescence imbues the car with a degree of staid opulence, hinting at the enhancements found inside and under the hood.
Carbon fiber detailing lines a sleek, matte black dashboard and console. A 626HP twin turbo V8 engine makes for a more powerful ride. Both features are conducive to the increasingly exacting requirements of executives, dignitaries, and individuals who require the very highest standards of personal safety.
The latter is fully ensured by the inclusion of military-grade multi-layer ballistic glass that doesn’t hinder visibility. Even the door seams, and window sill overlaps have been treated with the ballistic material; close to completely eliminating the chance of stray ammunition compromising the integrity of the vehicle or even making its way inside.
Every detail has been taken into close consideration, nothing has been left to chance. The interior back trunk wall has also been rendered in the strengthened steel found throughout the car, even its fuel tank. The iconic runflat system tire, mounted to the Defender’s back trunk door is now fortified with solid polycarbonate inserts attached to the rims.
“An armored Land Rover Defender is already extraordinary, but the OCTA Edition One takes it to an entirely new level,” said Arthur Yurovitsky, VP of Marketing at INKAS Armored. “We’ve engineered a vehicle that seamlessly blends heritage, security, and performance, both on and off the road. Clients no longer have to compromise between comfort, design, and protection; the OCTA Edition One delivers it all in one pristine package.”
The enhanced model hits the mark—or rather deflects it – on all three levels: performance, security, and style. A VIP, or rather their driver and security detail, can seamlessly transition from driving in the rugged terrain of a conflict zone to the polished streets of a posh city neighborhood; perhaps a jaunt to the Scottish Highlands to join a shooting party.
For more information on the Land Rover Defender OCTA Edition One by INKAS®, visit inkasarmored.com.
Photography courtesy of INKAS®.
