Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004
While the second generation of the Discovery was marketed as evolution more than a revolution, the 2002 model was just a minor facelift.
In 1998, Land Rover thought that electronics could replace the old-school mechanical parts that transformed a regular 4x4 into a serious off-road vehicle. Shortly after, it noticed the hard way that a computer-controlled traction system cannot replace the locking differentials.
For 2002, Land Rover introduced a series of modifications that changed the car's look and added more comfort features inside. On the outside, the new headlights offered a multi-lamp arrangement while its predecessor featured plain, squared units. The bumper was also revised, and, depending on the trim level, it featured a pair of fog-lights.
Inside, the carmaker was keener for details and installed better seats and new upholstery options. Like its predecessor, it offered with an option for seven seats, but only for vehicles fitted with rear air suspension. In the safety department, Land Rover added side airbags and an all-leather interior. The Active Cornering Enhancement system (ACE) acted as an anti-roll-over one. It used the brake system to balance the vehicle, and, due to the electronically controlled stabilizer bars, it reduced body-roll.
On the technical side, the most significant improvement was the reintroduction of the locking center differential. The base version had it available as an option, while it was standard on the HS and HSE versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0 V8 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3950 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 4750 RPM 185 HP @ 4750 RPM 182 BHP @ 4750 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 340 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.4 in (1,539/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4795.1 lbs (2175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6228.1 lbs (2825 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.3 mpg US (22.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 397 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 Td5 | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2495 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 4200 RPM 137 HP @ 4200 RPM 135 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM 340 Nm @ 1950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.4 in (1,539/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.9 cuFT (422 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4795.1 lbs (2175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349.3 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |