The new Discovery will rival the likes of the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5; range-topping First Edition diesel trim costs Rs 1.03 crore.
09 Aug 2017 | 2773 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Land Rover has launched its new Discovery at Rs 68.05 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The seven-seater SUV will be available in five variants and with petrol and diesel engine options, with the range-topping First Edition diesel trim costing 1.03 crore.
The Discovery gets a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6 engine that makes ...
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Land Rover has launched its new Discovery at Rs 68.05 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The seven-seater SUV will be available in five variants and with petrol and diesel engine options, with the range-topping First Edition diesel trim costing 1.03 crore.
The Discovery gets a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6 engine that makes 340hp and 450Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that churns out 258hp and 600Nm of twisting force. Both engines send power to all four wheels via an eight-speed auto ‘box.
The premium luxury SUV comes with a long list of goodies including the InControl infotainment system with a 10-inch display paired to a six-speaker audio system, two sunroofs, parallel-park assist, a heads-up display, a 360-degree camera and the optional Terrain Response 2 system. The higher-spec HSE trim will comes with InControl TouchPro infotainment system, heated seats, up to nine USB ports, four 12V charging points, an in-car 3G Wi-Fi hotspot and a 17-speaker Meridian Audio system.
In the Indian market, the Land Rover Discovery competes against the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Land Rover is also readying its brand new Velar SUV for an India launch, which is expected to happen soon.