Mercedes-AMG G 63 and Defender Octa: Super off-roaders that couldn’t be more different | evo India

The Mercedes-AMG G 63 and the Land Rover Defender Octa represent two very different philosophies of what the ultimate SUV should be. Both trace their roots back to machines built for durability, capability and adventure but in 2025 they have evolved into something far more extreme. The AMG G 63 remains the purist’s SUV. It still rides on a traditional ladder-frame chassis and packs AMG’s iconic 4-litre twin-turbo V8, delivering brutal performance, unmistakable presence and genuine off-road capability. The Defender Octa, meanwhile, takes a completely modern approach. With a 626bhp twin-turbo V8, advanced 6D Dynamics suspension and rally-inspired performance, it pushes the boundaries of what a luxury off-road SUV can do. Two icons. Two very different engineering philosophies. Yet both represent the cutting edge of the modern super SUV. In this video, we explore how the Defender Octa and Mercedes-AMG G 63 redefine performance, luxury and capability in the world of high-performance SUVs. #evoIndia #gwagon #landroverdefender #g63 #defender #defenderocta #gclass #g63 #supersuv Want more #ThrillOfDriving videos? Subscribe to the evo India channel: https://bit.ly/2VfzioP Read our stories here: https://evoindia.com/ Buy #EvoIndiamagazine here: www.evoindia.com/magazine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evoindia/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evoindia/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evoindia Official merchandise on 100kmph: http://www.100kmph.com/evoindia