Land Rover Discovery was launched in 2004 and replaced an outgoing model with so many positive features. In fact, both quality and durability were improved to transform it into a highly dependable off-road power machine. The height of seats can be altered according to terrains and air suspension keeps riding experience comfortable alike.
Uphill and downhill driving is well under control because of electric aides added to this vehicle. From its release, the most powerful engine of the range was 4.4-litre V8 petrol but most models came with the 2.7-litre diesel.
After five years it received a facelift and a new diesel burner was also added to the twin turbo 3.0 litre TDV6. Apart from this a lot of technology was introduced in cabin and list of options was made longer than before. The most outstanding was a camera that provides the 360-degree view of the car. With all these changes it kept on appealing buyers of off-road powerful vehicles.
Once again in 2014 Discovery got a makeover and you could see it as body styling was updated. LED front lights, daytime lights, new bumper and changed grille were easy to notice.
Tweaks for 3.0 litre engine like stop-start to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission and additional driving aides for the driver. But that year model later on tagged as Land Rover Discovery instead of Discovery 3.
The vehicle is very much capable of moving on every tough terrain and buyers rely on it for adventurous journeys. Driving modes can be selected with the single push and that suit number of tracks that is why the performance of the car is impressive on the muddy route.
Four-wheel drive system helps it to be excellent in ground clearance and its ability to wade deep water while moving towards the destination. It is easy to get in and come out of the marvelous cabin.
Being a large SUV you can expect it to perform the duty of towing. Refinement is another plus so you would enjoy driving it on smooth highways. Handling is also up to the mark and control remains good while moving at speed and turning. The only available engine 3.0-litre twin turbo diesel is quite quick but fuel average is not good so you still need to be affluent to afford this luxury in the UK.
Plenty of room for a family of seven and all remain comfortable during the ride. If luggage is excessive rear seats can be folded to create enough room. Except for fuel economy and carbon emission, every feature has been appreciated by the experts and owners of the vehicle.
The practically designed cabin also offers an array of technology features so you would find the most modern infotainment system and aides for driving. Overall rating of the performance of Discovery is also pushing people to consider this big car even when a price is quite high.”
