Land Rover's new generation Discovery (5th generation) launched

Land Rover's new generation Discovery (fifth generation) held a launch event, the new vehicle launched with a 3.0L V6 mechanical supercharged engine with a total of five configurations to choose from.

New car features

Overturning the classic shape design

The new generation of Land Rover Discovery made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 29, 2016. Compared with the fourth-generation model, the Discovery is built on a new platform and adopts a design language that subverts the classics from the inside out, positioning it more towards high performance and versatility. Subverting the classics is not just about innovation for the sake of innovation, and the changes to the Discovery attempt to illustrate just that.

The first thing to note is that the Discovery has a body size of 4970 x 2073 x 1846 mm and a wheelbase of 2923 mm. those who think Land Rover has designed another Discovery can refer to the above data, the Discovery is much bigger than the Discovery and even surpasses the fourth-generation Discovery across the board.

And in the design language of the transformation, the discovery is not completely abandoned in the past self, the stepped roof structure, and the rear side of the license plate holder has been retained. And the full LED light source lamp cavity structure is a discovery corresponding to the popular trend to make changes.

The most difficult thing for Land Rover fans to accept is the overly rounded rear of the Discovery. Although Land Rover has laid out such lines in the corners of the Discovery, the key factor in overturning the classic shape of the Discovery is the absence of the square box rear end. The unique way of opening the upper and lower ends of the tailgate has naturally been replaced by a conventional electric tailgate, a design solution that the editor himself disapproves of.

The interior is closer to the Range Rover

The interior design of the Discovery has changed significantly compared to the fourth-generation Discovery, but overall it still maintains the Land Rover family style, so it brings less freshness than the exterior. The symmetrical interior creates a sense of luxury and sophistication comparable to that of the Range Rover and is also more in line with the "persona" of the Discovery in terms of technology configuration.

Considering the family-oriented positioning of the new car, Land Rover equipped the Discovery with nine USB ports and six 12V power ports, and the car's Wi-Fi hotspot can provide network connectivity for eight devices at the same time. In addition, Land Rover's self-developed Spotify application can play downloaded music at any time and provide personalized playlists based on user preferences and listening habits in the car. With this equipment, there is a basic guarantee for cell phone power and entertainment during long trips.

The new car is equipped with a one-touch start, front and rear parking radar, fixed speed cruise control, lane departure warning, hill assist, steep hill descent, electronic air suspension, collision prevention emergency braking, electronic emergency brake assist, active center electronic differential, two-speed transfer case, and all-terrain feedback applicable system as standard.

Space flexibility is extended

Except for the lowest model, which is a five-seat model, all four models of the Discovery have a three-row, seven-seat layout. The second and third rows of seats, when folded, create a very flat trunk space. The rear two rows of seats can be controlled remotely through the cell phone InControl system, this Intelligent Seat Fold technology is the world's first technology, the second and third rows of seats slide and fold, and can provide a variety of different seat combinations, suitable for a variety of daily car scenarios.

Through the actual ride experience, after the editor with a height of 178 cm rides in the front row and adjusts the seat, its headspace is one fist; when the same editor rides in the back row, its headspace is about one fist and three fingers, and the leg space is two fists. In the third row, which has a high degree of attention, the experience also gained a certain amount of space margin. It must be emphasized that the third row of seats unfolded has a greater impact on the trunk space.

Dual degree in on-road comfort and off-road capability

Thanks to the same platform as the more advanced Range Rover and the extensive use of aluminum, the Discovery weighs up to 480 kg less than the four generations (390 kg less for the gasoline version). The benefits of weight reduction will be reflected in comfort, handling, and fuel economy.

Power, the domestic version of the fifth generation of the Discovery is still equipped with a 3.0L V6 mechanically supercharged gasoline engine with a maximum power of 340 hp (250 kW)/6500 rpm and peak torque of 450 N-m/3500-5000 rpm, respectively, and a transmission system matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF. The official fuel consumption is 10.7L/100km, the maximum speed is 209 km/h and the maximum wading depth is 900 mm.

Competitors

Undoubtedly, the competitors of the Discovery will be the mid-size SUVs of luxury brands in the same price range, such as the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, and so on. Consumers in this segment are mainly looking for style and taste reflected in their cars, as well as attainment in power performance and functionality. The Discovery is not only able to meet the above needs but also unique in appearance and has a solid reputation and consumer base, which is its advantage over other luxury brand models. In addition, the Range Rover Sport, which is more about the luxury driving experience, also has a certain price overlap with the Discovery, so consumers who prefer the Land Rover brand may be torn between these two models.

Full summary

Whether you approve or not, the Discovery has capriciously transformed into an all-rounder, and although the suit is on, the heart is still the wild heart. After all, its internal configuration has been upgraded in line with the trend of the times, and its powerful performance has become even better with the lightweight transformation, taking into account the household environment. What's wrong with owning such a Discovery for those successful people who are worth a lot of money and have successful families and careers? So, as long as you like what you see in front of you and can accept its price point, you will not be disappointed with its comprehensive strength.