I think it's just the illusion of the graphics over the rear window - the window would be the same, since the body shell is identical to the production model.

 

Can't wait for the Dakar, but the Cross Country rally in Dubai seems to bode well for the new Defender. 1st & 2nd place in stage 1.

 

I hope we get to see what sliders they fitted and any other underbody parts seeing as nothing on the market yet is specific to the OCTA.

 

Looks like we have the full reveal!

https://media.landrover.com/news/2025/11/defender-dakar-d7x-r-revealed-all-new-competition-livery-ahead-january-2026-dakar

 

That is seriously cool. They've even kept the stock engine and transmission! Can't wait to see it racing...

 

to be in the stock category that they’re competing in, it is a requirement to use the stock powertrain.

 

I want those sliders ! Hopefully we will find out the sourcing for anything not fully custom or at least someone producing a market version based on the custom items. Underneath a lot of things fomr the standard 110 don't fit the OCTA properly.

 

Holy moly check this IG post out -- shows it in good detail. This is a serious truck
Also something has been digitally edited off the left rear fender flare. Unsure what. Maybe a sponsor name, or something they’re hiding but it’s clear as day been edited.

 

Also where is the fuel filler door? It’s not on the passenger rear as usual.

 

I think the plastic is actually broken - not digitally edited.