Defender at the Club

Embrace the impossible and experience true tough luxury as Defender partners with the Club for an exclusive month of Member-only experiences.

Throughout May and June, enjoy a variety of special activities, including test drives of the latest models, a chauffeured shuttle service, exciting giveaways and a workshop with pro rugby players.

Vehicle Display

The new Defender OCTA, the most powerful, most capable Defender ever made will be on display exclusively at the Club, fresh from making its Japan debut.

Details:

May 16–25
Model on display: Defender OCTA
Location: Main entrance 1F

Defender Urban Shuttle Service

Just as capable in the city as it is in the desert, a Defender 110 and driver will be available to shuttle adult Members between the Club and any Tokyo location within a 10km radius.

Details:

May 26–Jun 8, 11:30am–7:30pm
Club 1F Entrance
To use the service, simply check the 1F entrance or with the Club entry ambassador. Please note that reservations are not available, and the service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Test-Drive Experience

Embrace the Impossible, and experience Defender's breadth of capability on an extended urban test drive with a dedicated Defender instructor. The new Defender OCTA, the most powerful Defender ever created with even more visual appeal and capability than ever, will be available exclusively for members to test drive ahead of its public release.

The Defender 110 D350 with its new more powerful Diesel engine, and seating for up to 7, will also be available to test drive.

All Members applying for a Defender test drive or utilizing the Defender shuttle service will receive a unique Defender branded flask to keep your beverage hot or cold wherever your adventure may take you.

Details:

May 31, June 1, 7 & 8, 9am–5pm
Models available: Defender OCTA and Defender 110 D350
Sign up for your test-drive here

Prize Draw: Luxury Overnight Stay

Members who apply for a Defender test drive will be entered into a prize draw to win a luxury overnight stay for 2 people at the Hotel Indigo in Karuizawa.

Prize winners will also be provided with a Defender for the duration of their stay.

Bookings are subject to hotel availability.

Kids' Rugby Workshop

As a global partner of Rugby World Cup, Defender is a passionate supporter of Rugby at every level, from the international stage to local community clubs.

To introduce Rugby to a new audience, and further boost young fans' enthusiasm for the game Defender and the Club be holding a series of Rugby workshops for kids at the gymnasium.

These sessions will be run by professional Rugby players all of whom are friends of the Defender brand. All workshops will consist of simple but fun training drills followed by a few games of touch rugby with the pros. There will also be an autograph and photo session with the professional players at the end of the day.

Details:

May 25
Session 1: 3:30–4pm (Ages 8-12)
Session 2: 4–4:30pm (Ages 13-19)
Meet & Greet: 4:30–5pm (all ages)
Sign up here

Special Member Pricing & Finance Programs

For a strictly limited period Tokyo American Club members are eligible to purchase Defender models at a special purchase price* - a 5% reduction on the regular recommended retailer price.

Members are also eligible to apply for an exclusive Member-only finance rate of 1.49%.

Special pricing is valid on all orders for Defender models from Tokyo American Club members placed from 1st April to 31st July 2025.
It is not applicable to Defender OCTA.
Available on the 3-year Smart Ownership loan product only. Terms and conditions apply.

OCTA Drivng Experience in Karuizawa

Defender OCTA was designed for ultimate off-road performance with its raised ride height and increased wheel articulation.

To allow you to experience OCTA's capability to the full, Defender will be holding a unique high-speed off-road test drive experience with OCTA at Japan's only off-road race track, Asama circuit in Gunma Prefecture.

Our fully-trained instructors will be on hand to ensure that you can experience OCTA's performance to the full.

Places are strictly limited, so if you are interested in participating, please sign up here.