All-new Discovery: Unparalleled ability

The all-new Land Rover Discovery features the most striking and modern design yet seen on a Discovery.

Yet, despite its more-planted, dynamic appearance, the fifth-generation Discovery is also Land Rover's most capable and versatile three-row, seven-seat SUV to date.

At the front, the all-new Discovery's sculpted surfaces, jewel-like headlamps and a faster windscreen angle break with tradition, while the state-of-the-art daytime running lamps deliver a modern appearance with a distinctive new light signature.

At the back, the LED rear lamps have a horizontal emphasis, giving the all-new Discovery a more-sporty appearance.

Sophisticated surfaces and optimised proportions combine with beautiful detailing and enhanced precision to create a highly capable and versatile SUV with a more dynamic design than ever before.

In looks, it remains unmistakably a Discovery. And under the skin, the all-new Discovery retains its status as the most capable premium SUV in off-road situations, combining advanced technologies with outstanding off-road geometry.

“The all-new Discovery provides unrivalled practicality and versatility alongside supreme breadth of capability,” said Nick Rogers, executive director of Product Engineering at Land Rover. “Our continued drive of pioneering technologies, industry-leading lightweight aluminium architectures and new advanced engines ensure the new-look Discovery family appeals to consumers on multiple levels.”



THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

For the ultimate all-terrain capability, the all-new Discovery is available with a two-speed transfer box, providing selectable high and low range gears for optimum on-road and off-road performance.

The intelligent system provides a standard 50/50 torque split between front and rear wheels, but uses a range of sensors to distribute torque between the wheels depending on the conditions.

Through Land Rover's award-winning Terrain Response 2 technology, the low-range gears are automatically selected when drives engage off-road driving programmes for rock crawling or mud ruts.

Exceptional ground clearance of 283 mm, combined with an approach angle of up to 34 degrees, a breakover angle of 27.5 degrees and departure angle of 30 degrees ensure the Discovery is able to climb up, over and down the most extreme obstacles. Its maximum wading depth of 900 mm puts it in a class of its own, providing unrivalled confidence when tackling both waterlogged tracks and flooded roads.

Along with Land Rover's customary, best-in-class all-terrain capability, the all-new Discovery also has enhanced on-road dynamics, with heightened levels of refinement and comfort.

This is realised through Land Rover's proven lightweight and durable aluminium monocoque construction, which contributes to a 480 kg weight-saving compared to steel ladder construction.

The all-new Discovery also makes use of advanced integral link rear suspension to deliver superior handling characteristics without compromising the superb ride comfort, all while retaining a class-leading maximum towing capacity of 3 500 kg.

The All-New Land Rover Discovery launches in July 2017. Prices start at N$980 000. Customers can log on to www.landrover.co.za to build their own all-new Discovery using the Land Rover configurator. *Republikein has been invited to the regional launch of the new Discovery in Centurion, Gauteng. Watch this space for an in-depth review on this exciting vehicle.

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