New Discovery - World's Leading Family SUV

The new Discovery with its distinctive interior and exterior promises to be a breakthrough for the legendary Land Rover brand.

In the history of Land Rover, the world-famous luxury off-road vehicle brand, Discovery is truly a monument that few competitors can compare. With its outstanding exterior design, special features and superior functionality, Discovery is an SUV that has brought many great experiences over the past 27 years since its first launch in 1989.

The Land Rover's philosophy of durability and flexibility on all types of terrain is conveyed quite clearly by Discovery when it is known as the vehicle of discovery and conquest. Discovery is trusted by many international organizations and is chosen as a support vehicle in large-scale campaigns in both civil and military fields. Among them, we can mention organizations such as the World Health Organization - WHO, the British Exploration Society or the World Food Organization - FAO. In addition, Discovery is also the inspiration for a number of other models from Asia and Europe, and is also the development platform of the Supacat's LRV 400 Mk2 multi-purpose military vehicle.

Modern exterior

The new Discovery launched by Land Rover in 2016 is the fifth generation with almost complete changes in the exterior. The characteristic large features are still retained from the previous four generations, however, the new generation Discovery is more refined and sporty. It can be clearly seen that this is the DNA of the new design language of Land Rover, which started with the Discovery Sport model.

The front of the car is renewed with full-size LED headlights, a large grille and a massive bumper. This overall design gives the car a sportier and more dynamic feel. The body is a combination of two diagonal lines in opposite directions with the roofline strongly tapered to the rear of the car and the body line sloping forward. The C-pillar is also redesigned with a more inclined angle than the old version. The rear of the car with the new taillight cluster is quite fashionable and more harmonious with the overall body of the car, along with the characteristic left block design that appeared on previous generations.

Spacious and comfortable interior

The new Discovery measures 4,970mm in length, 2,073mm in width and 1,888mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,923mm. The new design of the Discovery provides enough space for 07 adults. In addition, each row of seats has a different height to ensure the best visibility for every position in the car. Both the second and third rows of seats are equipped with ISOFIX (5 positions) to facilitate the installation of child seats.

Superior connectivity

The new Discovery is equipped with the world's first Intelligent Seat Fold technology for the second and third rows of seats to control the infotainment system via the touch screen or smartphone application. The InControl Touch Pro infotainment management system with a 10-inch touch screen is a highlight in the interior design of the new Discovery, making control more intuitive and easier. In addition, this new generation model is equipped with 6 additional 12V charging ports and 7 high-speed USB ports (up to 09 ports if equipped for the last row of seats).

Segment-leading off-road capability

The new Discovery can overcome all terrain thanks to the perfect combination of off-road geometry technology and the ability to meet the needs of daily travel. The ground clearance of 283 mm (43 mm higher) and the ability to wade through water up to 900 mm (200 mm higher) help Discovery lead the terrain segment, increasing confidence when overcoming deep holes and depressions. Discovery's off-road driving support technology is easy even for those with little experience. The multi-modal Terrain Response 2 system automatically sets parameters from throttle sensitivity to transmission control, suitable for different driving conditions and cornering situations.

The technology of manufacturing the body from high-grade aluminum is a breakthrough development of Land Rover, helping the new Discovery reduce the weight by up to 480kg compared to the previous version. In addition, the front suspension system uses monolithic connecting rod technology to increase efficiency in the driving experience. The towing capacity of the new generation Discovery is one of the special advantages of this model and has been focused on research and improvement. With a segment-leading towing weight of up to 3,500 kg (in the US it is 3,720 kg).

Impressive performance

The new Discovery is equipped by Land Rover with high-performance petrol and diesel engines with 04 and 06 cylinder versions, all using 08-speed automatic transmission. Including:

The 2.0L Td4 4-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is the most efficient and economical. Emissions are reduced by 22% to 159g/km and combined consumption is 5L/100km.

The Sd4 turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine version has a maximum capacity of 240 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 N/m with a combined fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 165 g/km. The Td6 6-cylinder diesel engine has a maximum capacity of 258 horsepower and a maximum torque of 600 N/m.

The 3.0L V6 Si6 supercharged petrol engine version gives the all-new Discovery 340 horsepower and maximum torque of 450 N/m.

According to TT&VH