Discovery, Why?
Have you ever wondered why the Land Rover Discovery 4 is such a sought after vehicle. Probably not, but then that is no wonder either, just one look at the stately, muscular body styling of the Discovery and you are surely mesmerized with the desire to own one as much as I am.
With seven full sized adult seats set in three rows, the Discovery offers flexibility that is very difficult to beat or even match. Beauty is more than just skin deep with the Discovery, outstanding levels of craftsmanship are immediately apparent as you slip behind the wheel.
The refined luxury of the interior of the Discovery 4 is not all immediately apparent when sitting behind the wheel. Features like Automatic High Beam Assist and rain sensing windscreen wipers need to be experienced to understand the feeling of luxury and exclusivity they create.
The 5 inch TFT display, USB and iPod connectivity. It is no wonder Statesmen, Royalty and dignitaries alike choose the Discovery 4 as their preferred mode of transport. The highly efficient SDV6 three-litre diesel engine features a very advanced sequential turbo that puts paid to turbo lag as well as power fade at high revs.
With 180 kilowatts of power and a massive 600 Newton meters of torque, 3 500kg of towing capacity, Tow Assist, Tow Hitch Assist and Trailer Stability Assist, there should have been no surprises when the Discovery 4 won the Tow Car Of The Year, consecutively, three years in a row and “What Car?” Best 4×4 for five consecutive years.
With four-corner independent air suspension, electronic cross-linking and variable ride height and Land Rover’s Terrain Response system the features and packages seem endless.
I haven’t even started with the acronyms of ABS, EBD, EBA, the extent of refinement seems never-ending. For more reasons why just take one for a test drive.