JLR has announced that the Land Rover ... for rally officials and VIP media. James Barclay, JLR Motorsport Managing Director, said: ‘Anyone who loves motorsport will have a passion for Dakar.

The twin-turbocharged off-roader is headed for Dakar and the FIA World Rally Raid Championship starting in 2026. With 626 horsepower under the hood, the Land Rover Defender Octa is plenty fast.

Land Rover had revealed that it will be entering into the 2026 season of the famous Dakar rally with a Defender. The firm has ...