Designed to conquer the Scottish Highlands <h/3>

We are looking at one of the premium SUVs in the world. The fusion of a compact bodywork that still manages to fit up to seven passengers inside.

It features a turbocharged, 240hp, 2.0L, 4 cylinder engine, with direct fuel injection, and an advanced 9-speed automatic gear shift, which provides an exceptional and efficient handling of the vehicle. The AND all-terrain system drives further it’s legendary reputation.

Its monohull structure has been forged from steel and high-resistance aluminum panels, which guarantee a solid, yet airy foundation, providing the overall vehicle with higher dynamic handling, and an excellent level of torsional rigidity.  In any and all terrains, its multilink rear suspension provides great agility and incomparable ruggedness. It is able to sway on water up to 60cm on either side.

 

 

The geometry behind the frame of the vehicle has been designed to withstand even the most unforgiving elements, as well as optimizing the attack angles of the vehicle. It also features a stylish aerodynamic design, which offers excellent panoramic views, an easy-to-read loading bay, and ample interior space. All Discovery Sport vehicles feature 4x4 traction and the Terrain Response System, which corrects the movements of the vehicle according to the landscape. The driver can choose five settings: road, grass, gravel, snow, and sand.

Amongst the technologies found in the vehicle, the driver will find: Hill Descent Control (HDC), Gradient Release Control (GRC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), and Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Furthermore it incorporates cutting-edge features to maximize safety and, depending on the version, includes this equipment: seven airbags, assistance and towing hitch, trailer stability assist (TSA), automatic switching between driving lights and headlights, forward and rear parking assistance, electronic powered assistance steering (EPAS), automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, windshield screen information “HUD” (Optional), surround camera system (optional) and satellite navigation system.

 

 

Specifications
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Top Speed

200 Km/h

Engine

Turbocargado de 4 cilindros, 2.0 L de 240 hp

Maximum power (hp@rpm)

240@5,800

 

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