2.7 Litre TDV6 188 bhp, Diesel
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The Land Rover Discovery was launched in 1989. Discovery 4 is the third generation model. One of the strongest model from Land Rover's stable, Discovery 4 is a scintillating car designed to capture the world of SUV. Land Rover Discovery 4's Terrain Response System makes it a perfect off-roader. Popular across the world, Discovery 4 is available in the Indian market as a completely built unit and this means it will also carry a heavy price tag. Tata Motors with the launch of its premium models desires to create a strong brand image in the Indian car market.

Sophisticated power and excellent driving abilities are the highlights of Discovery 4. These features reveal the SUV's capability to tackle any situation, from open roads to the steepest off-road incline. Currently Discovery 4 is available only in a base variant for the Indian car market. It is powered by a 2.7-litre TDV6 common rail diesel engine which produces maximum power of 188 bhp and torque of 440Nm. It is also enhanced with a well tuned suspension which features four-corner independent air suspension with electronic cross-linking and variable ride height ensuring smooth and comfortable ride quality.

Discovery 4 showcases the timeless tradition of Land Rover. Its aggressive, sturdy exterior design is the perfect example of the creativity by the engineers. It communicates a sporty and dramatic visual appeal. Well structured line, strong and stylish built give an impression of dynamism.

The luxurious and spacious cabin flaunts with premium quality materials and host of features and technologies offering convenience and comfort. The smart dashboard, easy to read instrumentation add more charm to the SUV. The striking SUV is seen with the seating capacity of seven with forward facing seats. It also offers a spacious legroom and wide-opening doors for easy access. The seats can be configured in multiple ways matching almost every imaginable use, including one where the central seat in the middle row turns into a table.

Standard safety features in the Land Rover Discovery 4 comprises of anti-lock braking system, electronic brake assist (supplies extra braking at the time of emergency), electronic traction control which helps in maintaining finest grip, airbags and engine immobilizer.

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08 July, 2011 Tata Motors owned Land Rover on Thursday said it will introduce two new variants of SUVs Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport in October this year in the UK, the on-road prices of which will start from 37,995 pounds (about Rs 27 lakh).
Both the ‘2012 Model Year Discovery 4’ and ‘2012 Model Year Range Rover Sport’ will come with 8-speed automatic transmissions and will be powered by 3.0-litre diesel engines, Land Rover said in two separate statements.
While the Discovery 4 will be available from 37,995 pounds onward, the Range Rover Sport’s price will start from 48,795 pounds, it said.
“Improved performance, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced design and equipment levels consolidate the Discovery 4’s position as the most capable and versatile all-purpose vehicle on and off the road today. The Discovery 4 is quite simply in a class of its own,” Land Rover UK Managing Director Colin Green said.
With the new engine, both the upcoming variants will emit 230 grams of CO2 per km, compared to 244 grams every km in previous models. Green said the new features of the 2012 Range Rover Sport will ensure that this car retains its position as one of the most economical high performance SUVs in the market today.
Earlier this week, British marque Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said it has started production of its SUV Range Rover Evoque at Land Rover’s Halewood facility in the UK. The company said it has already received over 18,000 advance bookings for the vehicle across the world.
The company had doubled its workforce to more than 3,000 employees in order to deliver the Evoque, of which 75 per cent of the production will be exported to over 170 countries that will add about 2 billion pounds to the UK economy.
The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is just one of the 40 new product actions that JLR will carry out in the next five years. This product creation programme is supported by an annual investment of 1.5 billion pounds in developing new models, engines, technologies and vehicle lines.
Currently, the company directly employs about 19,000 people in the UK and indirectly supports up to 1.40 lakh jobs through its supply chain, dealer network and associated business operations.

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Replacing the successful Discovery 3 model, the Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured offers the same legendary all-terrain capability and state-of-the-art protection, but features an upgraded specification to deliver superior levels of performance, luxury and style.

Compared to the previous model, the Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured offers a more powerful 5.0-litre LR-V8 petrol engine, improved passive safety with an airbag restraint system for driver and front passenger, and a more luxurious interior with premium leather seats.

Although virtually indistinguishable from the standard model, the Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured features ballistic steel armour and glazing which provides ballistic protection in accordance with European standards BS EN1522 level FB6 and BS EN 1063 level BR6 respectively.

Developed in partnership with the vehicle armouring specialists Centigon, it also provides blast protection against 15kg TNT (or equivalent) detonated in close proximity to the vehicle and under floor protection against two DM51 hand grenades. The protection offered was certified by QinetiQ®, a globally recognised independent blast and ballistic testing organisation.

The Discovery 4 chassis features independent air suspension, and modifications that include uprated air springs and retuned dampers, larger diameter anti-roll bars, and heavy duty Alcon disc brakes front and rear.

Like the standard vehicle, the Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured comes equipped with advanced four-wheel-drive technologies to deliver outstanding all-terrain performance. For enhanced performance, the Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured is equipped with the new 375PS 5.0-litre LR-V8 direct-injection petrol engine, replacing the 2.7-litre V6 turbo-diesel used in the previous model. Teamed with a responsive six-speed automatic transmission, this refined and powerful new engine offers significantly faster acceleration, with 0-100km/h (62mph) achieved in just 10.6 seconds.

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