The Landrover Discovery 4: A Symbol of Excellence

SDV6
3.0 L, 6 cylinder (V6), twin Turbo
Diesel
Also used in LR3 and Jaguar XF
256hp, 600nm of torque
6 speed Automatic
Full time 4WD
27.1 mpg average
2450kg
History:
Discovery launched late 1980s
to counter growing SUV sales from Japanese brands
Bridged gap Range Rover left (went upmarket) hence need for mid-market, practical, family-friendly vehicle (with defender being the rugged vehicle)
Series 1
Series 2 |1998| (claimed 720 improvements ie, longer and updated v8 engine)
L319 [3rd Gen] |2004| onwards (more towards Range Rover Luxury)
Replaced earlier ladder frame chassis with modern monocoque body with separate chassis beneath it
4th gen LR4 |2009 to 2016| & 3rd became heavy due to that. 4th being a facelift of 3rd with 1500 new parts.
4th Gen more luxurious and smooth on highway, 3rd gen more offroad capable
Exterior:
Boxy design, as with previous generations
Daytime Headlights
LED full lights
Fog lights
Tinted Glass as standard
19' Alloy wheels
Air suspension
Approach Angle: 32.2 degrees, Departure Angle: 26.7 degrees.
Max towing: 3500kg
Exterior Quirks:
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Window Defogger
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Split rear tailgate
Interior:
Boot space 1,124L (Seats down - 2000L)
7 seater
Leather seats as standard
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter (ie, kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service)
Interior comfort features:
Sunroof
Heated seats front and rear
KeyLess Entry
Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Lumbar Support (Additional support for the lower back in the car seats.)
AC front and rear
Automatic Climate Control
Air Quality Control (Air filters which purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles )
Rear Reading Lamp
Cup holders rear and front
Safety:
Driver and passenger airbags
Side airbags
Stability control system (helps prevent the car from skidding or losing control by applying brakes to individual wheels.)
Crash Sensor (Sensors that detect a car crash and activate safety features like airbags and automatic emergency calls.)
To buy, consider or not to buy:
some have called it the most reliable disco
still might be unreliable if not maintained
consider