Land Rover Discovery takes a step back (Official)

No more Discovery 4, but only Discovery. And now ample written in front of the hood. Land Rover used to indicate that the ' Land Rover Discovery  ' has undergone a lot of renovations. Biggest news is the arrival of a new supercharged V6 in exchange for the eight-cylinder atmospheric.

The Land Rover Discovery is more than ever a single model in itself. That suspicion came up when all the new Land Rover Range Rover Sport optically and technically completely exterminated from the Discovery, and now “DISCOVERY " pontifical this is made all the more known. On the hood the figure 4 is no longer in the model name, another reference that Land Rover has specific plans with the luxury giant terrain.

To keep the reconcilability is the appearance is brought in line with his lifestyle brethren the Land Rover models. The Disco got a new grill, a redesigned front bumper, new headlights with daytime running lights and other the latest LED signature Land Rover as well as two new rim types.

Downsizing
to put in the context of increased efficiency are best base aspirated 5.0 liter V8 is no longer available in the Land Rover Discovery. A Newer, more economical, but no less powerful V6 is therefore replaced. We know this engine includes a compressor for extra thrust forward some models of Jaguar and the Discovery he delivers 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. This SUV accelerates in 8.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and a top speed of 195 km / h. Thanks to the refinement of the V6 S / C , such as the six-cylinder officially designated , and the combination with a stop / start system is the average CO2 emissions of 269 g / km , while the 5.0 - V8 328 g / km .

In addition, the Land Rover Discovery model year 2014 available with the two well-known 3.0-liter diesel engines: the 211 bhp and 256 bhp TDV6 SDV6. These models have been cleaner Land Rover, namely 207 and 213 g / km. Consumption is reduced to 7.8 and 8.0 l/100 km respectively.

New transfer case as an option
all engines are coupled to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox. New is the choice of two -wheel-drive systems, with either the new Single-speed transfer case or the other with the familiar twin -speed transfer case with high and low range for serious off-road conditions. The four-wheel drive with single -speed change case is designed for customers who do not intend to use. Complete the off-road capabilities of Land Rover Discovery The mechanically controlled single -speed transfer case also weighs 18 kg less than the twin -speed transfer case and is equipped with a Torsion differential and provides a torque distribution front / rear of 42/58 percent.