Land Rover Discovery 4

Introduction:

Every peak attained by the renowned British Automobile Brand Land Rover is evidently the summation of the praise fetched by the brand's assets for their performance. Another heir adorned with the brand's logo is Land Rover Discovery 4. The car is a mid-size luxury SUV which marks its birth in 2010 and is the 4th generation of Land Rover Discovery introduced since 1989. The car is officially an updated version of Discovery 3 and shares the basic design features with it. The car is precisely designed to display a royal sense of luxury and comfort along with an incomparable off-road experience.

Engine, mileage and variants:

The rugged and dynamic SUV comes in 3 variants namely – the discovery S, SE and HSE variants. With this you can choose between the 3-engine variants available - 3.0 liter TDV6 diesel engine, 3.0 liter SDV6 engine and the V8 5.0 liter engine. The most athletic V8 5.0 liter petrol engine is engineered with technologies like torque-activated dual independent variable camshaft phasing system and Intelligent Power System Management that offers a precise driver-focused throttle response and efficient combustion process. This engineering masterpiece delivers a maximum power of 375hp at 6500 rpm and a capable torque output of 510Nm at 3500 rpm. This ferocious power-mill hugs a butter-smooth and precise 6-speed adaptive automatic transmission with CommandShift, and together with it allows the car to sprint from 0 to 100km/h of speed in 7.9 seconds. The car displays a fuel economy by consuming 14.1 litres of fuel to make a stretch of 100km, which makes the engine look a little thirsty. However, its other 3.0 litre toned down siblings do achieve better fuel efficiency figures.

Exterior:

Sportiness has its own style. The exterior design of the car is given a rugged yet sophisticated look that hints the real spirit of the performance-dedicated SUV. The car features a dominating and commanding front look that is accentuated by the HID headlamps with optional daytime running headlights, the signature straight expressive radiator grille, titan finished air intakes and the original round and wide front bumper design. The stylish rear lamps, upper/lower split rear tailgate and the well-tweaked rear bumper design and the functional rear spoiler truly reveals the sporty DNA of the SUV. The standard 19-inch 7-spoke wheel design further adds a sense of toughness to the SUV and if this doesn't suffice your stylish needs, one can upgrade the rims size to 20-inches which makes the SUV look more phenomenal. The wide and rugged look of the car is a product of its precise exterior dimensions, which reads - 4829mm x 2022mm x 1980mm (L x W x H) and a stretched wheelbase of 2985mm, which contributes towards stability. The dynamic off-road capabilities of the car are hinted by its high off road ground clearance of 310mm and maximum wading depth of 700mm.

Interior:

Luxury, comfort and technology all are capsuled to form a solemnly delightful interior ambiance for the car. The driver of the car is fed with a delicious feast of authority in the form of the leather-wrapped steering wheel with manually adjustable steering column for height and reach, an ergonomically-configured control and instrument cluster and touchscreen compatible with Hard Disc Drive Navigation system. Coming over to the comfort part of the car. The car features a really perceptible amount of comfort added by the features like the large leather dressed seats, Harmon/Kardon audio system, automatic climate control system, sun roof feature and the rear seat entertainment consisting of two 8-inch screens and DVD players. The capacious head and leg room of the car adds to its charm but the tense 280 liters of cargo space falls on its small side.

Safety, braking and miscellaneous:

The car keeps you cocooned in a tough and dependable envelop of safety features that consists of stability assists like the Hill Start Assist (HSA), four-wheel Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Electronic Air Suspension and Terrain Response system and precise braking controls like the Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Four-Channel all Terrain Anti-lock Brakking System (ABS). The car also features passive engine immobilization and upto 8 airbags. The other important feature is the efficient and precise braking system of the car, consisting of all wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Verdict:

The dynamic SUV from Land Rover owing to its definite handling proportions, desirable dynamism and the comfortable and convenient interiors can serve as your favorite companion for each off-road adventure. However, the tense third row seating and the not-so pocket friendly price of the car may not appeal to you.