Next-gen Land Rover Discovery starts testing.
The new Discovery is expected to be powered by a family of four- and six-cylinder Ingenium engines; to share platform with the Range Rover.
British automaker Land Rover has started testing the next-gen Discovery on international roads. Previewed by the Land Rover Vision concept that debuted at the New York motor show in 2014, the new model, to be called the Discovery 5, in line with previous models is expected to be based on the platform used by the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, making it lighter than its predecessor.
In terms of styling, the spy pictures display a front-end styling similar to the new Discovery Sport while the overall styling of the Discovery is less boxy than its predecessor. Inside, the new Discovery is expected to feature the use higher quality materials along with getting the company’s latest infotainment system and head-up display. The cabin is expected to be offered in five- and seven-seat layouts.
The Discovery 5 is expected to be powered by a family of four- and six-cylinder Ingenium engines along with the possibility of a hybrid powertrain combining a 2.0-litre Ingenium engine with an electric motor to drive the wheels.
The next-gen Discovery is expected to make its debut sometime in 2016. There is also a possibility of a hard-core off-roading model developed by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations division, badged Discovery SVX, expected to follow around a year later.
Courtesy : Autocar