Six variants for all-new Land Rover Discovery
The new Land Rover Discovery debuts in South Africa with six
variants in the line up along with exterior, interior and technology updates.
The new Discovery exterior has evolved with new signature
LED headlights and a daytime running light signature set lower into the units.
Animated sweeping front and rear indicators now provide heightened visual presence
while body-colour front fender vents accentuate the premium SUV’s waistline.
A revised front bumper now features a wider body-coloured
graphic and at the rear, a new Gloss Black panel with the trademark Discovery
script is positioned between the tail lights.
The R-Dynamic model has its own design elements, including
Gloss Black and Shadow Atlas exterior accents on the outside and two-tone
leather and contrast seat stitching on the inside.
R-Dynamic models also include Premium LED headlights, which
produce a colour of light that is closer to daylight and driving at night or in
poor visibility is made easier by Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) which
automatically switches on and headlights and dip for oncoming traffic.
An optional hands-free tailgate can detect the wave of a
foot beneath the rear bumper to open the boot while the Powered Inner Tailgate
restrains loose items in the 2 485-litre load space and doubles as a handy
bench. Even with seven seats in use, the boot provides 258 litres of luggage
space and all occupants have somewhere to charge electronic devices.
Intelligent Seat Fold technology allows customers to configure
the seating layout using the central touchscreen, while remote app technology
lets customers keep tabs on the fuel status and location of their vehicle and
even unlock and lock the doors.
In the back, the second-row seats have been redesigned for
enhanced comfort while improved lateral support, longer thicker cushions and
careful seat profiling contribute to greater under-thigh support and improved
posture for all occupants.
Land Rover’s new second-generation Activity Key is also
available and features touchscreen controls, a digital watch and can lock,
unlock and start the vehicle as an addition to the conventional fob.
A completely redesigned centre console houses a 48% larger
11,4-inch, full HD touchscreen and, with a simplified menu structure, the new
Pivi Pro infotainment system provides immediate responses – even when starting
the vehicle for the first time. Its built-in back-up battery means navigation
initialisation takes just seconds, while the logical menus allow the most
commonly used functions to be accessed directly from the customisable home
screen, to reduce driver distraction.
A new-look four-spoke steering wheel features
hidden-until-lit switches and metal gearshift paddles while a tactile new gear
selector provides instinctive control of the powertrain.
Connectivity is provided by dual-sim technology, with two
LTE modems enabling the system to carry out multiple functions at the same time
– such as streaming media and downloading Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) updates.
Land Rover’s SOTA technology allows owners to update as many as 44 individual
electronic modules, without having to visit a dealer.
In combination with the 12,3-inch Interactive Driver
Display, new Discovery provides high-definition 3D mapping within the
instrumentation, leaving the central touchscreen free to control other
applications. The high-resolution digital instruments can be configured to show
a pair of conventional dials, full-screen 3D navigation guidance or a
combination of the two, allowing drivers to customise the view to suit their
preference.
Customers also have the option of a full-colour Head-Up
Display, putting high-resolution driving information directly into the driver’s
eyeline, removing the need to look away from the road ahead.
Smartphone integration is also simple, thanks to standard
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while advanced Bluetooth technology can connect
two smartphones simultaneously. Wireless charging with signal boosting
technology is available as an option across the range.
Using the onboard 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, which is capable of
linking up to eight devices, rear passengers can be entertained on even the
longest journeys.
Standard air suspension provides ride comfort in all
environments and features automatic speed lowering to improve aerodynamic
efficiency and enhance economy when cruising on motorways.
Adaptive Dynamics damper technology – fitted to all models –
monitors vehicle movements up to 500 times a second, reacting to driver or road
inputs almost instantaneously for greater body control, ensuring a composed,
flat ride.
With Terrain Response 2 technology, new Discovery is always
automatically primed to suit the driving conditions while the new Wade Mode
optimises the vehicle for deep water fording – even applying the brakes
automatically when the driver disengages Wade Mode, to restore full performance
from the first application of the brakes.
New Discovery also benefits from ClearSight Ground View
technology, providing drivers with a view of the obscured ground directly
beneath the front of the vehicle using the central touchscreen and a
combination of forward-facing cameras.
Two new 3,0-litre straight-six Ingenium engines, both petrol
and diesel, are introduced with the petrol version featuring 48V Mild Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology for enhanced efficiency, performance and
smoothness.
This P360 powertrain offers outputs of 265 kW and 500 Nm,
and provides a 0-100 km/h time of 6,7 seconds. The new D300 six-cylinder
Ingenium diesel features lightweight aluminium construction and replaces the
previous SD4 and SDV6 diesels. With outputs of 221 kW and 650 Nm, the D300
can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6,8 seconds.
Prices:
Discovery D300
S R1,452,700
Discovery D300 SE
R-Dynamic R1,561,200
Discovery D300 HSE
R-Dynamic R1,675,900
Discovery P360
S R1,487,600
Discovery P360 SE
R-Dynamic R1,596,100
Discovery P360 HSE
R-Dynamic R1,710,900
* Prices include VAT but exclude CO2 tax
