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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Facelift Debuts With New Styling And Mild-Hybrid Powertrain

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Land Rover has introduced the 2020 Discovery Sport which features a new design, upgraded technology and eco-friendly engine options. Looking instantly recognizable, the model has a “refined evolution” of its previous design. As a result, styling changes are minor but include modified bumpers and restyled LED lighting units. The crossover has also been equipped with a new grille and an assortment of wheels that range in sizes from 18- to 21-inches. The updates continue in the cabin as the Discovery Sport has a new three-spoke steering wheel, a revised center console and higher quality materials.  Drivers will also find a new digital instrument cluster and a more modern 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system. Elsewhere, designers installed a new center stack with more luxurious looking switchgear.  The crossover also has new seats which promise to provide improved comfort and versatility.  Speaking of the latter, the Discovery Sport now has a 40:20:40 split-foldi...

Land Rover Discovery SVX Bows With A Supercharged V8 Developing 525 PS

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Land Rover has officially unveiled the new Discovery SVX following its appearance earlier today. Created by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, the SVX will become the most powerful Discovery model thanks to its supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 525 PS (386 kW) and 625 Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque. Despite its performance credentials, the SVX is designed to be a hardcore off-roader. As part of this initiative, the model has been equipped with a Hydraulic Active Roll Control system which helps to improve wheel articulation, body control, and off-road traction. The model's approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved thanks to a raised air suspension, long-travel dampers, and revised knuckles. Designers also installed 20-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires. The off-road modifications don't stop there as the SVX boasts center and rear locking differentials. Land Rover also equipped the model with uniq...

Land Rover Unveils All-New 2018 Discovery SUV

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Land Rover has unveiled the all-new, three-row seven-seat Discovery set to go on sale in the US in mid-2017, starting at $49,990, and in the UK, in spring of 2017, priced from £43,495. The  all-new Discovery  is meant to deliver comfort, safety and adaptability like no other SUV on the road, which is what Land Rover would have us believe about this fifth-generation model, while even calling it the "best family SUV in the world." It's lightweight aluminum construction saves about 480kg (1,058 lbs) in weight, which in turn means higher efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Still, the new Discovery looks to impress even before you get to take it out on the road. It's got a premium interior with seven full-sized adult seats, which you can configure from your smart phone no less, semi-autonomous driving and towing tech, excellent luggage space, nine USB ports, 3G WiFi hotspot for up to eight devices and a best-in-class 3,500kg (7,716 lbs) towing capacity. In the looks d...