Land Rover’s Most Powerful Defender Just Took a Power Hit

The Land Rover Defender Octa is being downgraded for 2027—at least, in part of the world.

The British SUV maker just unveiled the refreshed version of its best-selling 4×4 that will launch during the upcoming model year. Usually, that’s reason for excitement, but this year’s announcement included the news that the V-8 in the range-topping Octa will be churning out less power.

The “update,” which applies to examples sold in the U.K., Europe, and select other…