LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT ADDS DYNAMIC DESIGN PACK
FOR 2017
– New Dynamic Design Package provides enhanced
interior/exterior design appeal
– Land Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ with 10.2-inch
infotainment screen now available2
– Four new exterior colors available: Silicon
Silver, Farallon Black, Carpathian Grey and Aruba
– On
sale beginning August 2016 with MSRP starting at $37,6951
Land
Rover announced a number of design additions to the 2017 Discovery Sport
including a new Dynamic Design Pack and the availability of the advanced Land
Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ infotainment system with 10.2-inch touch-screen.
Available
on HSE and HSE LUX trim levels, the Dynamic Design Pack features unique front
and rear bumpers with integrated rear tailpipes, black accented exterior
detailing and gloss black 20-inch wheels. Interior design enhancements include
contrast stitched leather seats and gearshift knob, unique carpet mats, metal
finish pedals and center dash side panel finishers.
Land
Rover’s Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer, stated : “Our customers want
their vehicles to stand out and expect a wide range of personalization options.
The latest additions to the Discovery Sport deliver this in a premium way.”
The
new 2017 Discovery Sport will also be available in four new exterior body
colors: Silicon Silver, Farallon Black, Carpathian Grey and Aruba metallic.
The
premium compact SUV is manufactured at the award-winning Jaguar Land Rover
plant in Halewood, UK and will be on sale from August 2016 with prices starting
from $37,6951.
The
advanced Land Rover InControl Touch Pro infotainment system is at the heart of
the technological additions for the 2017 model year. The system provides a
larger 10.2-inch touchscreen and intuitive menus, replicating the look and feel
of smartphone apps and allowing users to swipe and pinch, just as they would on
a tablet2.
The
screen does not require any ‘hard’ buttons and provides a super-wide 21:9 high
resolution screen format. The added capability of the InControl Touch Pro™
system is supported through the use of a high-performance Intel Quad-Core
computing and graphics processor paired with a fast Solid State Drive (SSD).
Complementing
the enhanced design and technology features fitted to the 2017 Discovery Sport
are a trio of new driver assistance systems.
Using an algorithm
which continuously monitors driver inputs looking for signs of fatigue, Driver
Condition Monitor is designed to alert the driver via visual and audible
warnings if it detects signs of driver drowsiness. More and more manufacturers
are offering similar systems for their vehicles. The system will save a lot of
lives.
Intelligent Speed Limiter has also been
added and is designed to help drivers to keep to the speed limit. The system
takes advantage of the Traffic Sign Recognition feature to detect changes to
the prevailing speed limit. When a change occurs, the driver is prompted to
accept the new maximum speed. Once accepted, the vehicle will automatically
slow to the required speed.
We first saw the interior in the new
2015 Discovery. Minor improvements to the inside keep the Discovery upscale
luxury.
While
prioritizing expanded passenger room in all dimensions, the Land Rover
Discovery is still able to provide elevated “stadium seating” for the middle
row. Second-row passengers sit two-inches (50mm) higher than front-seat
occupants, providing a more open feel. The versatile second row seat, in
addition to its 60/40 split seatbacks, includes a recline feature and can slide
rearward by up to 6.3- inches. In that position, the seat provides 39.8-inches
of legroom. The backs of the front seats are contoured to expand second row
knee room. The easily accessed child seat LATCH connectors make it easy to swap
child seats between vehicles.
The
multi-link rear suspension reduces rear suspension intrusion beneath the
luggage area, and space-efficient
electrical modules and wire routing help to unlock additional cabin room. Those
elements proved key in allowing Land Rover to offer seven passenger seating
with a 5+2 third row for occasional usage. When the third-row seat is folded,
luggage volume equals that of the two-row model. Both the second- and third
rows can be folded down using one hand to create a spacious load area. A low
luggage compartment floor makes it easy to load and unload large items.
Storage
and power points, two features that family buyers demand in a premium SUV, are
offered in abundance in the new Discovery. Two center console designs are
available, depending on the model grade. The standard console provides space
for two cups along with a separate roller storage section. Upper trim levels
include a sliding armrest and a roller-style cover for the storage bin,
featuring removable cup holders. The space can be reconfigured quickly to
securely hold a two-liter bottle.
The
front and rear door panels offer ample storage space, as well. Third-row
passengers have a storage area, and luggage compartment rails are available for
the cargo area.
With
passengers climbing onboard with a smartphone, iPod or other electronic
devices, Land Rover has equipped the Discovery with up to four 12V power
points. Three-row models can have as many as six USB charging sockets, allowing
multiple electronic devices to be recharged simultaneously.
The
standard dual-zone electronic climate control system offers a bonus for
rear-seat passengers: air vents that are mounted mid-way up the B-pillar for
more effective air distribution. In contrast, some vehicles place rear seat
vents at the back of the center console, which reduces legroom for the middle
passenger. On models with third-row seating, the climate control adds an
independent fan speed control. The third-row air vents are positioned mid-way
up the C-pillar.
The
Discovery Sport is equipped with vented 12.8-inch (325mm) front and 11.8-inch
(300mm) rear disc brakes, providing reassuring stopping power. The front brakes
are of a new design, with a stiffer caliper and new-generation pads to enhance
braking, improve feel and reduce brake dust.
Emergency
Brake Assist (EBA) is designed to automatically increase the amount of brake
pressure when the system senses an emergency situation.
braking
balance between the front and rear wheels in extreme situations, and Corner
Brake Control (CBC) helps to ensure stability during heavy braking in a corner.
An available Autonomous Emergency
Braking system can help avoid collisions or mitigate their consequences. The
system uses stereo cameras mounted next to the rear-view mirror designed to
detect objects that could pose the risk of a collision, such as slowing
traffic. Operational between speeds of 3-50 mph , the system helps to avoid
collisions below 32 mph and reduces the severity of an impact at speeds below
50 mph. If the system deems a collision likely, it will alert the driver with a
visual and audible warning. If the driver takes no action and a collision is
judged unavoidable, a driver warning is triggered while the system applies full
braking pressure to bring the vehicle to a stop2.
Driver-assistance
systems
- Optional Park Assist identifies suitable parallel
and perpendicular parking spaces, allowing the driver to operate the
accelerator, brake and transmission while the vehicle autonomously steers on
both entry to and – in the case of parallel parking spaces – exit from the
space. Parking sensors offer additional assistance.
- Optional Lane Departure Warning is designed to
gently vibrate the steering wheel to warn a driver who may be unintentionally
drifting out of a lane.
- Optional Traffic Sign Recognition is designed to
monitor road signs and displays a reminder of the speed limit or overtaking
regulations on the navigation screen.
- Standard Trailer Stability Assist detects trailer
instability and brakes individual wheels to help the driver correct a potentially
hazardous situation.
- Standard Tow Assist and Tow Hitch Assist use a
camera system to help the driver hitch a trailer and predict its path while
reversing.
-
Standard automatic headlamps and rain-sensitive wipers activate autonomously
according to conditions
Land Rover InControl® Apps
Land Rover InControl® Apps, developed in
conjunction with BOSCH SoftTec, offer a wide range of connectivity functions
and are compatible with the latest Apple® and Android™ smartphones. By
connecting a smartphone to the dedicated USB port, smartphone apps optimized
for in-vehicle use will function on the vehicle’s touchscreen, retaining their
original look and feel. The latest content becomes available every time the
apps update.
A productivity suite enables easy access to the connected
smartphone’s contacts, calendar and music library, while a Maps app includes
maps and satellite views overlaid with the vehicle location.
Land Rover and BOSCH SoftTec worked together with some of the
world’s leading smartphone app developers to create apps ideally suited for
in-car use, such as navigation, music streaming, Internet radio and location
services. Compatible apps include iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Glympse, Sygic,
Parkopedia, Hotelseeker, Cityseeker, Eventseeker, Airmotion News, Winston and
MobileDay. The selection is being continually expanded.
Owners
download the Land Rover InControl® Apps application to their smartphones from
either the Apple App Store™ (for iPhone 5/5S/5C /6 /6S and up) or Google Play™
(Android). Once the phone is connected to the vehicle’s dedicated USB port, the
owner simply taps the InControl Apps™ icon on the central touchscreen and
selects the desired app from the menu.
The Discovery Sport delivers on the promise
of outstanding on-road refinement, comfort and handling in concert with
all-terrain capability that’s essential to the brand’s DNA. Exhaustive tests on
everything from British country roads to the Nürburgring Nordschleife ensured
the on-road refinement Land Rover customers expect, while a punishing off-road
test regimen prepared the Discovery Sport for off-pavement travel.
With
all-wheel-drive traction and long-travel suspension for excellent articulation,
the Discovery Sport provides impressive all-terrain performance. The body has
been designed to cope with challenging off-road terrain, with 8.3-inches
(212mm) of ground clearance and approach, departure and breakover angles of 25,
31 and 21 degrees, respectively. The Discovery Sport can scale gradients of up
to 45 degrees. In extreme situations, lower trim on the front bumper can be
removed to increase the approach angle.
Off-road
driving, or driving in inclement weather, can often involve water along the
way. That is why Land Rover positioned the vehicle’s air intake high above the
wheel arch to prevent water entry into the engine. A rigorous testing procedure
ensured watertight sealing for all doors.
Another
particularly demanding part of the testing process examined the ability of the
vehicle to drive away from a waterlogged condition. During this extreme torture
test, the Discovery Sport is parked in standing water, the watertight doors are
opened, and the interior is intentionally flooded. After 30 minutes in the
water, Land Rover tests the ability for the vehicle to restart and drive. They have certainly improved water
tightness and ability to traverse streets in the Discovery. Years past I was on event with Range
Rovers where the doors were not watertight and when traversing the streams the
interior would fill up with water.
The
intelligent full-time all-wheel-drive system continuously varies the torque
split front-to-rear to deliver outstanding performance and traction on all
surfaces. The latest electronically controlled Haldex center coupling can
respond to wheel slip and driver demands faster than a purely mechanical
coupling.
Land
Rover Terrain Response® maximizes
the capability of the Discovery Sport in challenging conditions. Controlled
through an intuitive interface on the center console, Terrain Response® is
designed to precisely tailor the vehicle’s steering, throttle response,
gearbox, center-coupling and braking and stability systems to the demands of
the terrain. Terrain Response® features
four settings: General; Grass/Gravel/Snow (for slippery conditions on- and
off-road); Mud and Ruts, and Sand.
Land
Rover continues to produce the best Luxury SUV’s. So much more can be discussed
and will be detailed after we drive the newest versions.
BRUCE
HUBBARD
BONNIE
LYNCH
JB
WELKER
BRADLEY
HUBBARD
AUTO
ADVISOR GROUP
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