The 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 was introduced in 2013. The 2nd Generation Discovery 4 is a front engine four wheel drive luxury SUV. The Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation is an updated version of the Land Rover Discovery 3. The Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation features an updated design language compared to the previous Land Rover Discovery 3. The 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 features minor cosmetic changes compared to the previous models but a great number of mechanical upgrades that improve reliability, comfort and overall refinement of the SUV.The 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 is available in 4 variants S, SE, HSE, and Landmark. Production of the 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 has been ongoing for over three years, the Land Rover Discovery 4 was and is available to purchase for the years 2013, 2014 and the year 2015.
Exterior
The exterior of 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 features a familiar Land Rover design language. The front end houses trapezium side swept headlights with circular daytime running LED light inserts, the Land Rover logo embossed in chrome, a chrome trapezium grille, and dual standard circular fog lights. The rear end houses large vertical rectangular side swept taillights and a split folding tailgate. All variants of the Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation feature identical styling in every aspect. The overall exterior of the 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 features a unique and distinctive design that is instantly recognizable as a Land Rover and that allow itself to differentiate itself from its rivals.
Interior
The interior of the 2nd Generation Land Rover Discovery 4 features familiars Land Rover design language. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. A standard feature on the S includes an 80wat 8-speaker stereo system, leather multifunction steering wheel, automatic 2-zone climate control, stop-start system, hill descent control, heated and adjustable door mirrors, electric front seats, and a multi-information display. Features on the higher end SE include a rearview camera and parking aids. Features on the higher end HSE and Land Mark include the 11-speaker 380 watts Meridian sound system as standard, satellite navigation as standard, leather upholstery as standard, memory seats, and panoramic roof. Options and features on the higher end models include a panoramic roof, satellite navigation, 11-speaker 380 watt Meridian sound system, 7-seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, heated windscreen, power fold-in exterior mirrors, roof rails, cruise control, smoker pack, rear climate control, parking aids, reversing camera, interior mood lighting, 10-way power front seats, leather upholstery, keyless entry, surround view camera system, tow ball, front and rear premium carpets, adaptive cruise control, wade sensing, television and a rear seat entertainment system. The overall interior of the Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation features a great amount of interior space in both the front and rear for an SUV of its exterior dimensions, it also offers a great level of comfort and interior refinement.
Engine
5.0 Liter V8 370bhp@6500RPM
3.0 Liter Supercharged V6 335bhp@6500RPM
3.0 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 Diesel
3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage
The Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation can achieve an average of between 7KM/L to 8KM/L making for an estimated driving range of between 560KM to 640KM from the SUVs 80 liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Land Rover Discovery 4 2nd Generation are BMW X5, Audi Q7, Toyota Land Cruiser and the Jaguar F-Pace.
Specifications
5.0 Liter V8 370bhp@6500RPM
3.0 Liter Supercharged V6 335bhp@6500RPM
3.0 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 Diesel 253bhp@4000RPM
3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6 Diesel 211bhp@4000RPM
Pros & Cons
Pros
Spacious interior
Good ride quality
Good resale value
Great off-road abilities
Comfortable interior
Good range of engines
Good resale value