way too much time on their hands
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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way too much time on their hands
Range Rover Discovery
A few years ago, we tested the then new Land Rover Discovery (known as the LR3 in the US) off-road, and were blown away by the ease with which the vehicle was able to handle the toughest obstacles. So when I got an opportunity to test the new 2010 LR4 (known as the Discovery 4 in the Indian market and elsewhere in the world), I jumped at it!
To find out just how good this vehicle really is, I drove the Discovery for a week, both on tarmac as well as off-road, and I’m happy to report that the Tata Motors influence seems to have been great for Land Rover. The new Discovery boasts a slew of improvements that have given the car better on-road dynamics and far improved interiors.
From the outside
The new Discovery retains the stoic, yet elegant, lines of the older model. New front wings accommodate the re-profiled front bumper, which has a larger, restyled intake. The two-bar grille also has a distinctive perforated design to complement the side vents. According to Land Rover, the new strikingly styled front lamps utilize the latest LED technology to provide better forward vision and a ‘jewel-like’ effect. All the styling changes combined give it a decidedly Range Rover like effect, as opposed to the traditional utilitarian approach of the Discovery.
In addition, it has distinctive wheel arches, and large side windows at the rear that blend into the roof. The rear end is also cleaner, with LED tail lights and a nicely contoured rear glass. All told, the new Discovery 4, or LR4, has a nice blend of traditional Land Rover cues, hinting at its off-road prowess, as well as modern Range Rover elements, which means it won’t be out of place on the porch at dinner parties either.
To find out just how good this vehicle really is, I drove the Discovery for a week, both on tarmac as well as off-road, and I’m happy to report that the Tata Motors influence seems to have been great for Land Rover. The new Discovery boasts a slew of improvements that have given the car better on-road dynamics and far improved interiors.
From the outside
The new Discovery retains the stoic, yet elegant, lines of the older model. New front wings accommodate the re-profiled front bumper, which has a larger, restyled intake. The two-bar grille also has a distinctive perforated design to complement the side vents. According to Land Rover, the new strikingly styled front lamps utilize the latest LED technology to provide better forward vision and a ‘jewel-like’ effect. All the styling changes combined give it a decidedly Range Rover like effect, as opposed to the traditional utilitarian approach of the Discovery.
In addition, it has distinctive wheel arches, and large side windows at the rear that blend into the roof. The rear end is also cleaner, with LED tail lights and a nicely contoured rear glass. All told, the new Discovery 4, or LR4, has a nice blend of traditional Land Rover cues, hinting at its off-road prowess, as well as modern Range Rover elements, which means it won’t be out of place on the porch at dinner parties either.
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