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The next generation of the Land Rover Discovery promises to have extensive off-road capabilities. However, like most new cars, it's also being tested at the Nurburgring, the most demanding track in the world.
They say that one kilometer here equals to ten in the real world, and the numerous crashes or breakdowns attest to that. Land Rover has a permanent test facility near the track and has developed everything from the Evoque to the Range Rover Sport at the "Green Hell." So why should this be an exception?
The current Discovery has been around since 2009 and is due for a major update. Despite the heavy camouflage, we can tell that the boxy design of the current model is being replaced by a cross between the Range Rover and the Discovery Sport.
Around the back, we see that the design of the taillights is horizontal, vaguely mirroring that of the F-Type. Inspiration also comes from the Vision Concept of 2014. The overhang is massive, most likely designed to accommodate a more comfortable third row of seats.
Unlike the Discovery Sport, this fuller SUV will be available with a supercharged V6 engine, just like the F-Pace S. However, most of the buyers will choose one of the latest Ingenium 4-cylinder turbo engines. This is possible only thanks to Aluminum body construction that will help shed unwanted kilos. While the outgoing Discovery 4 outweighs a Range Rover, the new one should go below 2 tons. For the sake of efficiency, a hybrid model should be ready within a year of the launch.
Instead of having a performance version, the Discovery will mirror Jeep's Trailhawk and offer something called "SVX." This version will be more capable of dealing with the rough stuff and will boast a manlier appearance.
The British automaker will also use the 2017 Discovery to introduce brand new features. We are not talking about something as boring as Apple CarPlay. No, expect Mercedes-like road scanners that detect potholes and adjust the suspension accordingly.
The current Discovery has been around since 2009 and is due for a major update. Despite the heavy camouflage, we can tell that the boxy design of the current model is being replaced by a cross between the Range Rover and the Discovery Sport.
Around the back, we see that the design of the taillights is horizontal, vaguely mirroring that of the F-Type. Inspiration also comes from the Vision Concept of 2014. The overhang is massive, most likely designed to accommodate a more comfortable third row of seats.
Unlike the Discovery Sport, this fuller SUV will be available with a supercharged V6 engine, just like the F-Pace S. However, most of the buyers will choose one of the latest Ingenium 4-cylinder turbo engines. This is possible only thanks to Aluminum body construction that will help shed unwanted kilos. While the outgoing Discovery 4 outweighs a Range Rover, the new one should go below 2 tons. For the sake of efficiency, a hybrid model should be ready within a year of the launch.
Instead of having a performance version, the Discovery will mirror Jeep's Trailhawk and offer something called "SVX." This version will be more capable of dealing with the rough stuff and will boast a manlier appearance.
The British automaker will also use the 2017 Discovery to introduce brand new features. We are not talking about something as boring as Apple CarPlay. No, expect Mercedes-like road scanners that detect potholes and adjust the suspension accordingly.
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