RE: Land Rover Discovery Vision - further teasing
Wednesday 9th April 2014
There was rather a lot of hype and not a great deal of substance in Land Rover's first teaser on the Discovery Vision Concept. Sure there was talk of "unrivalled capability" and "customer focused advanced technologies" but nothing more than that. All part of the ruse you see, as Land Rover has now introduced one of those new technologies. And it's pretty damn cool.
And here's how it works!Called Transparent Bonnet it, well, does what it says on the tin really. Using cameras in the grille that send data to a heads-up display, the bonnet effectively becomes see through with a view of the front wheels and the terrain. It has multiple uses too, helping a driver negotiate a tricky off-road incline or 'manoeuvring in a confined space' (for which we can probably substitute Waitrose car park or the prep school nursery).
Land Rover Discovery Vision - further teasing
Land Rover continues the drip feed of information for its new Discovery family
And here's how it works!
JLR's Director of R&D Dr Wolfgang Epple said of the new tech: "As our vehicles become more capable and autonomous off-road, we will ensure the driver has the confidence to progress, over any terrain".
The Discovery Vision concept will be unveiled fully at New York on April 16. It promises to be built on 'emotive design, unrivalled capability (that phrase again) and ultimate versatility'. More news as it arrives.
Discussion
)The more I think of that the more I thinks that is actually V good, its more natural than looking at a screen on the dash, projecting it on the bonnet is the natural progression and the way forward.
Ultimately its a clever gadget that I could live without, but I could foresee been useful in certain circumstances, and I guess will become more common, lets hope LR can make it reliable.
Wonder if could use it to see things like low oil in the engine, or low washer fluid etc ?
bet it looks cool when driving through a flood
Ultimately its a clever gadget that I could live without, but I could foresee been useful in certain circumstances, and I guess will become more common, lets hope LR can make it reliable.
Wonder if could use it to see things like low oil in the engine, or low washer fluid etc ?
bet it looks cool when driving through a flood
Edited by richs2891 on Wednesday 9th April 08:30
So what happens when you get a stone chip or a cracked windscreen?
Is the windscreen itself special so the HUD works on it or is it a plain old conventional screen with some form of projector. If the Former i bet Autoglass will love this and the insurance companies will despise it. (But then insurance companies never query prices anyway).
Not sure i agree with 4x4's having all this tech they are supposed to be tough simple and reliable that you can fix anywhere in the world with a hammer and a screwdriver. As ever this demand for tech pushes prices up and the wrong people end up buying these things for the wrong purpose.
Still i suppose it will stop school run mums running over little Johnny's bike that he left on the driveway by mistake.
Is the windscreen itself special so the HUD works on it or is it a plain old conventional screen with some form of projector. If the Former i bet Autoglass will love this and the insurance companies will despise it. (But then insurance companies never query prices anyway).
Not sure i agree with 4x4's having all this tech they are supposed to be tough simple and reliable that you can fix anywhere in the world with a hammer and a screwdriver. As ever this demand for tech pushes prices up and the wrong people end up buying these things for the wrong purpose.
Still i suppose it will stop school run mums running over little Johnny's bike that he left on the driveway by mistake.
Madkat said:
So what happens when you get a stone chip or a cracked windscreen?
Is the windscreen itself special so the HUD works on it or is it a plain old conventional screen with some form of projector. If the Former i bet Autoglass will love this and the insurance companies will despise it. (But then insurance companies never query prices anyway).
HUD specific windscreens have been around for a long time now. E60 5 Series in 2003 had it, and I'd hazard a guess that the Corvette 'off of' the '90s with a HUD had some kind of coating too.Is the windscreen itself special so the HUD works on it or is it a plain old conventional screen with some form of projector. If the Former i bet Autoglass will love this and the insurance companies will despise it. (But then insurance companies never query prices anyway).
Madkat said:
Not sure i agree with 4x4's having all this tech they are supposed to be tough simple and reliable that you can fix anywhere in the world with a hammer and a screwdriver. As ever this demand for tech pushes prices up and the wrong people end up buying these things for the wrong purpose.
In your opinion maybe, but then that's like saying all sports cars or supercars should be fast, lightweight and fun to drive on a track (my opinion), when most buyers want exclusive, stunning to look at and loud (so they can drive it round London).And also....for once.....I'd say this is a technology aimed more at the off road customer than the Chelsea Tractor bridage!
Really looking forward to the next Discovery as a replacement for my X-Trail.
Having owned a Disco 4, they are tremendous all-rounders and the only issue I had with mine was that while a consummate motorway cruiser and off-road King, it is not a car to enjoy cornering in!
A sports car and a Disco though is a brilliant combo!
Having owned a Disco 4, they are tremendous all-rounders and the only issue I had with mine was that while a consummate motorway cruiser and off-road King, it is not a car to enjoy cornering in!
A sports car and a Disco though is a brilliant combo!
The Vambo said:
Madkat said:
the wrong people end up buying these things for the wrong purpose.
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