RE: Discovery Vision Concept revealed by Land Rover
Discussion
article said:
Let's see what the kerbweight of the next Disco is like...
I believe the disco (at least d3) was the most hefty family member, but so long as they use the same weight reduction measures as recent products (i.e. do not make it out of lead) I would hope it should be much reduced.
Based on the photos, it looks a nice, clean exterior design while the interior feature list seems only to lack a kitchen sink. But perhaps that will be offered as an accessory in due course.
It must be a fun time to be a JLR designer/engineer - and a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on such a comprehensive redesign programme spanning all models in the range.
It must be a fun time to be a JLR designer/engineer - and a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on such a comprehensive redesign programme spanning all models in the range.
Looks v good, especially the Saab-esque kick to the rear door & window.
I just hope they can back up all the gadgetry with reliability. Having said that the loyalty is great, a friend thought nothing of spending 'only' £7500 in repairs and servicing on his Disco 3 over 3 years, one of which was under warranty!
I just hope they can back up all the gadgetry with reliability. Having said that the loyalty is great, a friend thought nothing of spending 'only' £7500 in repairs and servicing on his Disco 3 over 3 years, one of which was under warranty!
keiran said:
Looks like the american ford Explorer
That actually looks far, far better and far more inkeeping with what a Land Rover should look like!And what happens when your huge fancy impractical touchscreen gets chipped or scratched, or the display stops working altogether? Bye bye to literally all the controls!
I'll stick with my nice, tough, rugged, tonka-like D2 if its all the same to you, JLR. I have no need for so a blatantly tarmac-focused, fragile and impractical vanity trinket. So much for the Discovery "returning to its roots"! No doubt it will be a smash hit with the trendy Chipping Norton set though, so that's all the matters. JLR will be able to further decrease their factory's carbon emissions by generating electricity from the Wilkes Brothers spinning in their graves.
Edited by ChemicalChaos on Tuesday 15th April 13:45
Alfa numeric said:
Uncle John said:
Think the numberplate offset mimics the current one.
Eviltad said:
"Erm, they all do that sir......"
But before the spare was there or it was to increase rear visibility. Now the rear window is straight. [OCD] There was a reason- Now there isn't. [/OCD]
I'm a bit torn on it. On one hand I really like it but on the other it's a bit too Ford Explorer, and not as fridge-proportioned and chunky as the past models - something I've always liked about them. It's very nice though, and I know there's talk of there being quite a broad range in the Discovery model. We'll see, I've yet to paw over any details etc, but it sits a little too close to the RR and RRS for my liking thus far. Ramming them full of clever tech is great, but I still have a problem with their reliability record, and the thought of being an early adopter of a new-model LR product is enough to bring me out in cold sweats. It is quite pretty though.
I can't see the price staying put - I know there's talking of there being a Discovery 'range' but I'd still expect price rises in line with other LR products.
For now, I've been sat on the fence about an LR4 for a long time - it was a done deal until Ford released the Raptor. I thought it'd be a Cayenne next, but I think now's a good time to revisit LR4s with a big extended warranty. Plus, when I'm done with it the new Discovery will have been around long enough for the inevitable launch model gremlins to have been figured out, or the new RR will have depreciated enough to make it a viable choice. Hmm...
Still, I'm enjoying LR's renaissance, I don't think there's a product they make which I don't like. Moving out of blighty has only made me want another one even more - probably some misplaced patriotism that I'll live to regret.
I can't see the price staying put - I know there's talking of there being a Discovery 'range' but I'd still expect price rises in line with other LR products.
For now, I've been sat on the fence about an LR4 for a long time - it was a done deal until Ford released the Raptor. I thought it'd be a Cayenne next, but I think now's a good time to revisit LR4s with a big extended warranty. Plus, when I'm done with it the new Discovery will have been around long enough for the inevitable launch model gremlins to have been figured out, or the new RR will have depreciated enough to make it a viable choice. Hmm...
Still, I'm enjoying LR's renaissance, I don't think there's a product they make which I don't like. Moving out of blighty has only made me want another one even more - probably some misplaced patriotism that I'll live to regret.
ChemicalChaos said:
I'll stick with my nice, tough, rugged, tonka-like D2 if its all the same to you, JLR. I have no need for so a blatantly tarmac-focused, fragile and impractical vanity trinket. So much for the Discovery "returning to its roots"! No doubt it will be a smash hit with the trendy Chipping Norton set though, so that's all the matters. JLR will be able to further decrease their factory's carbon emissions by generating electricity from the Wilkes Brothers spinning in their graves.
Yet it will still be better off road than almost anything else in the range and almost certainly be better at it than your D2.A change in aesthetics does not equate to a change in core values.
rhinochopig said:
Take note Porsche / Bentley, this is how to design a sophisticated looking off-roader. Shoehorning a saloon / sportscar aesthetic onto a 4x4 simply doesn't work.
Oh yes it does, I don't want to be able to drive up the south downs, I do want to be able to drive through a foot of water.What I do want is a 4x4 that handles well and goes like stink, which is why we're buying a Porsche Macan.
Different strokes for different folks but the Porsche ethos suits our needs better, Jaguar et Landrover are on a nice roll so I think it'll be a great car when it comes out.
Evo said:
rhinochopig said:
Take note Porsche / Bentley, this is how to design a sophisticated looking off-roader. Shoehorning a saloon / sportscar aesthetic onto a 4x4 simply doesn't work.
Oh yes it does, I don't want to be able to drive up the south downs, I do want to be able to drive through a foot of water.What I do want is a 4x4 that handles well and goes like stink, which is why we're buying a Porsche Macan.
Different strokes for different folks but the Porsche ethos suits our needs better, Jaguar et Landrover are on a nice roll so I think it'll be a great car when it comes out.
I think LR could easily release two models.
One with full off road capability and one more geared to road use.
I have a Disco 3 because I want the huge load bay.
I want a big engine to pull the full load.
I want 4x4 and ground clearance for snow covered roads and deep muddy field.
ChemicalChaos said:
I'll stick with my nice, tough, rugged, tonka-like D2 if its all the same to you, JLR. I have no need for so a blatantly tarmac-focused, fragile and impractical vanity trinket. So much for the Discovery "returning to its roots"! No doubt it will be a smash hit with the trendy Chipping Norton set though, so that's all the matters. JLR will be able to further decrease their factory's carbon emissions by generating electricity from the Wilkes Brothers spinning in their graves.
If you utterly adored it, would you be in the market for one? Couple of other points, I'll wager this one can do anything you've done, or will do, in your D2. If it's anything like the D3 / D4 it'll be very, very capable.
I don't know if you're too young to recall, but older Discos were just as popular with the yummy mums in the 90's when they were new - they've always been used exactly as the flashier, newer ones are today. The only thing that's changed is the old ones got old, and more people have access to the new ones.
In '96 LR Mayfair was turning Discos out faster than they could get them. As best I can recall, the Camel Trophy didn't have many Mayfair stages.
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