Urban Automotive has made a name for itself by transforming luxury SUVs into vehicles that stand apart from the crowd. Known for its bold approach to design and precision-crafted carbon fiber components, the brand consistently creates parts that merge performance with a distinct sense of individuality. For owners of the pre-facelift L663 Land Rover Defender, Urban offers two carbon vented hood options that highlight the brand’s expertise: the XRS Carbon Vented Hood and the OCTA Forged Carbon Vented Hood. Both deliver improvements in airflow and engine cooling while introducing a design element that instantly elevates the Defender’s road presence.
On modern SUVs, hoods are often overlooked when it comes to performance upgrades. Yet the hood sits at the intersection of airflow and design, making it a critical component for both cooling efficiency and styling. Carbon fiber hoods reduce weight compared to traditional stamped steel, which benefits handling and response, while integrated vents actively manage airflow. By releasing hot air from the engine bay, vented hoods help control underhood temperatures, which in turn aids in long-term reliability and consistent performance.
Urban Automotive has pushed this concept further by crafting vented hoods that not only serve a functional role but also transform the Defender’s exterior with motorsport-inspired materials. Each hood is hand-finished, ensuring that quality and attention to detail match the expectations of Defender owners.
The Urban Automotive XRS Carbon Vented Hood was developed specifically for the Defender 90, 110, and 130 pre-facelift models spanning 2020 through 2025. Constructed from exposed carbon fiber, the XRS hood carries a glossy weave that showcases the material’s structural lines. This finish evokes motorsport engineering while remaining perfectly suited to the Land Rover Defender’s rugged yet refined image.
Functional vents are integrated directly into the design. These vents aren’t decorative; they provide real airflow across the engine bay, promoting better heat dissipation during long-distance travel, towing, or off-road driving. The result is a Land Rover Defender that not only looks sharper but also performs more consistently in demanding conditions.
Fitment is another area where Urban Automotive sets itself apart. The XRS hood is engineered as a direct replacement for the OEM unit, requiring no modification. This ensures that the installation process is straightforward while maintaining factory tolerances and alignment. The hood’s lines flow seamlessly with the Land Rover Defender silhouette, creating a natural evolution of the vehicle’s design. For those who want the Defender to reflect both luxury and capability, the XRS hood strikes that balance with authority.
While the XRS hood emphasizes clean motorsport-inspired design, the OCTA Forged Carbon Vented Hood introduces something more radical. Forged carbon fiber, sometimes called chopped carbon, uses compressed strands of carbon to create a marbled surface that differs from traditional woven finishes. This technique produces a striking look, and because no two forged carbon panels are identical, every hood carries its own unique pattern.
Specifically crafted for the 2024–2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA, this hood integrates functional venting for airflow management and comes in a Limited Edition configuration. The forged carbon structure maintains the strength and weight advantages of traditional carbon while pushing aesthetics in a more aggressive, high-tech direction. For owners who see their Defender as a canvas for individuality, the OCTA hood is a rare opportunity to bring cutting-edge material design to a production SUV.
Urban Automotive is no stranger to the Defender platform. Over the past decade, the company has built a reputation for transforming Land Rovers into bespoke works of art. From complete styling packages to individual carbon fiber components, Urban’s catalog reflects its commitment to precision engineering and distinctive design. Each hood undergoes careful manufacturing and finishing in-house, which allows the brand to maintain exacting standards across every piece produced.
For Land Rover Defender owners, this means each component is more than an accessory; it is an upgrade designed to integrate seamlessly while elevating the overall identity of the vehicle. In the case of the XRS and OCTA hoods, both form and function come together in a way that honors the Defender’s legacy while pushing it into new stylistic territory.
The Urban Automotive XRS Carbon Vented Hood for Land Rover Defender 90, 110, and 130, along with the Urban Automotive OCTA Forged Carbon Vented Hood for the Land Rover Defender OCTA, are available exclusively through Bulletproof Automotive. Bulletproof delivers the rarest and most exclusive aftermarket components to clients worldwide, ensuring that every Urban Automotive upgrade arrives with the care and authenticity these parts deserve.
