Land rover discovery 4 xxv

Land Rover Discovery 4 XXV 2014 Review

A fitting celebration of 25 years, perhaps. But would one take a $110k Discovery off-road?

Land Rover Discovery 4 XXV Special Edition
Road Test

The Land Rover Discovery has stamped its mark as a prestige family SUV with genuine off-road ability through 25 years and four generations. To celebrate this significant milestone, Land Rover has released a special edition Discovery 4 dubbed XXV; basically a diesel-only flagship with all the trimmings. Priced from $109,430 (plus on-road costs) the jewel-dripping bush basher is certainly expensive, commanding a $13,700 premium over its HSE derivative. But is it too nice to get muddy?

It’s as old as The Simpsons and the Mazda MX-5, and to the off-road oriented arguably as endearing. It’s the Land Rover Discovery, the family-friendly SUV with genuine off-road ability and, as Land Rover puts it, an icon in its own right.

Now, to celebrate its silver jubilee, Land Rover has announced a commemorative special edition dubbed XXV (Roman numerals for 25). It’s the new flagship model of the boxy Discovery 4 portfolio, and adds aesthetic adornments inside and out over those already found on the high-grade HSE (from $95,730 plus on-road costs).

But unlike the HSE, the XXV is not offered with the SCV6 supercharged V6 petrol, just the SDV6 twin-turbo-diesel. Not that we take exception to that, for as engines go the 3.0-litre oiler is particularly capable, good on fuel (we managed 9.2L/100km) and suitably attenuated.

With 183kW at 4000rpm and 600Nm from practically just off idle (2000rpm), the Discovery 4 XXV is expectedly gutsy. It’s great in the hills, where the cooperative eight-speed auto shines, and quite enthusiastic when overtaking. It will tow up to 3500kg (braked) willingly, and even go off-road. But for me there lies the sticking point.

With its fancy, lovingly polished 20-inch chrome wheels, low-profile tyres and majestic Indus Silver metallic paint, would prospective buyers really want to tackle the Birdsville Track? I’d wager no.

That’s not to say it wouldn’t be in its element. As proven earlier this year the Disco is more than capable traversing the harsh terrain of the Flinders and Gammon Ranges – and with a camper trailer in tow. I just can’t see this $110k glamour puss being placed willingly in the same scenario.

So, like most prospective buyers, we spent most time with the Disco XXV on road. These included trips to the supermarket, the office commute and the weekend run to the winery. All were effortless, nearly mundane affairs, the large four-wheel drive as simple to drive and park (surprisingly) as a smaller SUV. though with a slight sensation of being more ‘rugged’.

There’s almost a sense of boredom when tackling sealed roads, with the constant longing to flick the Terrain Response settings to low and head for the dirt. It’s not until you gaze out across the lustrous clamshell bonnet and acres of vintage white cowhide inside that the idea seems harebrained, a form of automotive vandalism almost, such is the level of luxury presented.

Instead, the optional ($2060) Meridian sound system is put to good use. With 825 watts channelled through 17 speakers the interior becomes an amphitheatre, an opulent concert hall floating on electronically-controlled air suspension with comfortable arm rests and kilometre-accurate cruise control.

You don’t feel the body leaning through corners and, in spite of its mammoth alloys, all but the largest of potholes go unnoticed. The steering is mostly cooperative – if a little lifeless about centre – and when given a boot-full the exhaust is appreciably charismatic.

Yes, it’s a road-tripping family hauler with all the fruit, and perhaps that’s just how it should be viewed.

With seven seats – including a third row grown-ups can actually fit in – this is a prestige family hauler designed to do the job. It’s efficient, suitably powerful, properly spacious and impressively quiet (if you care to forego the tunes) and, let’s face it, a more conspicuous choice than the ubiquitous German trio.

‘Our’ XXV also came with the optional sunroof ($3860), Vision Assist Pack ($2770), Active Locking Rear Differential ($1060), Digital Radio ($850) [which didn’t work in our test vehicle], Reverse Traffic Detection with Blind Spot Monitor and Close-Vehicle Sensing ($700) and Wade Sensing ($340).

Tallying just north of $121k before on-road costs the XXV seems dear for a Disco, but it is a competitive rival to similarly sized and specified rivals. With that off-road ability just a push of a button – and a few scratches away – the Discovery 4 XXV Special Edition does have an advantage over its road-biased rivals. I’m just not too sure anyone will ever care to realise.

2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 XXV Special Edition pricing and specifications:
Price: $109,430 (MRLP) / $121,540 (as tested)
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo-diesel
Output: 183kW/600Nm
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Fuel: 8.8L/100km (ADR Combined)
CO2: 230g/km (ADR Combined)
Safety Rating: N/A

What we liked:	Not so much:
>> Plush, pampering interior	>> It’s too nice to get dirty
>> Smooth, capable V6 diesel	>> The digital radio didn’t work
>> It’s a proper off-roader!	>> It’s a $120K Discovery!

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Land Rover Discovery 4 2014 года

Полный обзор с фотографиями нового внедорожника Discovery от Land Rover. Читайте про технические характеристики, комплектацию и цены.

Новый Land Rover Discovery получил специальную серию XXV. Эту цифру ему поставили не спроста, дело в том, что Ленд Рровер Дискавери выпускается 25 лет, и вот в этот День Рождение решили выпустить особую версию внедорожника. Хотя по сути это 4 поколение.

После небольшого рестайлинга данная модель получила 20-дюймовые легкосплавные диски, удлиненные рейлинги на крыше в серебренном окрасе, обновленную решетку радиатора.

Салон Land Rover Discovery 4 2014 выполнили в черном стиле с бежевыми частями, что украшают кожаные сиденья. Латинские цифры «XXV» вышили на подголовниках. Руль из черного лакового дерева частями покрыт кожей высшего качества.

Автомобиль имеет подрулевые лепестки серебряного цвета. Центральная консоль с переключателем передач Drive Select отделана также как и руль из черного лакового дерева Grand Black Laсquer. Вообще тут выбор дерева идет, можно купить авто с внутренней отделкой из орехового дерева.

Аудиосистему инженеры не поленились поставить превосходного качества с 17 динамиками, общей мощностью — 825 Вт. 5 цифровых камер смогут передать на бортовой компьютер видео обзор вокруг авто на 360°.

Салон нового Land Rover Discovery вмещает 7 пассажиров (с водителем), что могут комфортно расположится для преодоления длинных дистанций. Это все благодаря третьему ряду сидения, что можно очень просто сложить.

Discovery XXV имеет систему EBA (экстренное торможение), а также подушки безопасности любого уровня (передние, боковые, боковые — «занавес»).

Фото Land Rover Discovery XXV c пакетом опций Black Design

Машина позволяет буксировать прицеп до 3500 кг. Дорожный просвет можно регулировать, выставляя его в диапазоне от 50 до 125 мм. На данном внедорожнике можно проходит водные препятствия глубиной до 70 см, далее Вас будут предупреждать специальные сенсоры, что расположили в боковых зеркалах.

Хотите получить эксклюзивный Land Rover Discovery 25? Тогда пакет опций Black Design удивят окружающих и Вас особыми деталями отделки как салона, так и внешнего облика Вашего «коня». Самое удивительное при покупки нового автомобиля то, что предлагается аж 17 видов окраса кузова. А вариантов отделки… на любой вкус и цвет! А диски не обязательно 20-тые брать, можно оставить 19-дюймов.

Технические характеристики Land Rover Discovery XXV 2014

Высота кузова до (при наличии пневмоподвески) — 240 мм

Размеры багажного отделения:

Длина при установленных сиденьях:

1-й ряд: 1 950 мм — 7 мест (1 831 мм – 5 мест)

Объем при установленных сиденьях:

За 1-м рядом: 2558 л — 7 мест (2476 л — 5 мест)

Комплектация и цена Land Rover Discovery 4

Discovery S 2014: TDV6 3,0 л, автомат. 3-литровый турбодизельный двигатель TDV6 дополнен 8-ступенчатой автоматической трансмиссией и кнопкой «Стоп/Старт». Цена от 2 320 000 рублей.
Максимальная скорость: 180 км/ч

Максимальная скорость: 180 км/ч

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Land Rover Discovery XXV Special Edition commemorates 25 years of off-roading

In 1989, Land Rover rolled out the first Discovery as an affordable bridge between the Chelsea tractors of the Range Rover and the bush-busting Defender. Twenty-five years later, 1,088,000 Discoveries have been sold worldwide and to celebrate the occasion, Land Rover has unveiled the XXV Special Edition Discovery 4, which includes special exterior and interior features to go along with its HSE specifications.

Some see the Discovery as the poor cousin of the Range Rover, while others regard it as something with a touch of the hard practicality of the Defender line, but mellowed to suit those whose needs run more towards carting kids and medium-sized dogs around. But either way, it’s come a long way in the quarter century since the first one came off the line at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing plant.

As Land Rover’s first «family car,» the Discovery was originally designed as an SUV to take on inexpensive Japanese imports. Since the Defender was designed with soldiers, farmers, and safari leaders in mind, and the Ranger Rover never brings to mind “inexpensive,” a new car was needed. So, Land Rover had a new interior cabin designed from scratch and to keep costs down, the plan for the new car was to use already produced Rover equipment.

The result was the Discovery, but it wasn’t an auspicious start. With economy the watchword, the manufacturer had to make do with whatever was available in the parts bin and the first engine was a four-cylinder petrol job that left much to be desired. Worse, the Discovery suffered the ignominy of sporting Morris Marina door handles. However, it was distinctive and it did have a roomy, comfortable interior that had optional seating for seven and included quirky touches like the infamous handbag situated between the front seats.

Over the years, the Discovery has gone through four major versions with petrol and diesel engines up to a V8. It also boasted new technologies, such as Terrain Response, which allows an inexperience driver to take on off-roading by automatically adjusting the car to the soil and terrain. Then there was Hill Descent Control, which uses the brakes, traction control, and low-range gears to help the Discovery descend very steep, slippery slopes and is genuinely terrifying the first time you press the button and pray that it does what it says on the tin.

In all, over 25 years, the Discovery has walked away with 219 awards, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Though it now comes in a wider range with some versions more of a luxury car aimed at the executive market, the Discovery can still show off its 4×4 cred, as in 2012 when the one-millionth Discovery drove from Solihull to Beijing (a distance of 8,000 mi (12,800 km) to raise money for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The next year, another Discovery drove the 10,000 mi (16,000 km) from London to Cape Town in ten days. It’s enough to make you forgive how hard it is to park.

Discovery XXV Special Edition

To commemorate all this, the Discovery takes the HSE specification Discovery 4 and pushes the boat out a bit. It still has the same body-on-frame chassis, 3-liter engine, an 8-speed flappy paddle gearbox, optional seating for seven, and it can still do 112 mph (180 km/h) and 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, but it also has a choice of four exterior colors: Causeway Grey, Santorini Black, Fuji White, and Indus Silver for the jubilee, plus special badging on the front door and tailgate.

The XXV Special Edition also has Narvik Black grille surrounds and mirror caps, Dark Atlas features on the grille and fender vents, silver full-length roof rails, and bespoke 20-inch five-split-spoke forged alloy wheels with light polished-silver finish.

Inside, the instrument panel binnacle and door top rolls are trimmed in Windsor leather and color trim is available in ebony, cirrus, and a combination of the two. Balancing things out are twist pile carpet mats and a leather-wrapped wooden steering wheel.

«Since its inception the Land Rover Discovery has been pivotal to the success of the brand and has now become an iconic design in its own right,» says Phil Popham, Group Marketing Director at Jaguar Land Rover. «Discovery has led the way in terms of innovation, featuring technologies such as Terrain Response, which made off-roading much more accessible.»

The Discovery XXV Special Edition will reportedly be priced at £63,000 when it goes on sale later this year (which is about a £4K hike on the current top of the line HSE model).

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