2017 Land Rover Discovery Arrives...!
It will go anywhere…
It will do anything…
Not quite true, but the folks at Land Rover do make buggies
that have serious off-road cred. On road
behavior has been much improved of late also.
With that in mind, say hello to the 5th iteration
of Land Rover’s popular Discovery.
As with all recent Land Rover models, the Discovery is a
looker. A bit over 5” longer than the previous
model, known as the LR4, the new Disco has less of that top-heavy tip over
vibe, and comes off a bit more sporting.
The extra length aids in third row and cargo room, improving livability
of the 5th gen.
Two engine choices will be available in the States
initially. A gasoline powered V6 rated
at 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque will likely be the top seller. A V6 diesel can also be had, with 254 ponies
and 443 lb-ft. Both motors pair with an
8-speed transmission, aiding in fuel consumption ratings. Of course it won’t hurt that the new
Discovery is almost 1,000 lbs. lighter than the previous LR4. Road manners should improve significantly!
For you off-roaders, I can report a ground clearance
improvement of 1.7”, and a fording depth increase of nearly 8”, up to a total
of 35.4” of wading capability.
Tally ho…!
The interior has all the familiar Land Rover design queues,
along with the expected updates to available tech and safety. Available 3-row seating, Meridian sound
systems and the InTouch infotainment system with a 10” touch screen can be
optioned. All certain necessities for
that run through the marshes to your local mall, no doubt…!
Meaningful improvements, sharp looks, and a starting price
of $49,990 should prompt your run down to your nearest Land Rover dealer. I think you may… discover... something you really like!
Cheers…!
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