The Land Rover Discovery 3 is an all-new, premium SUV that offers class-leading breadth of capability, innovative user-friendly technology, distinctive design and a spacious interior that can comfortably accommodate up to seven adults.

'A true Land Rover, the Discovery 3 benefits from a clarity of purpose and conviction that is evident from its clean design, versatility and outstanding driving experience. Like all new Land Rovers, it's great to drive on-road, as well as being best-in-class off-road,' said Matthew Taylor, managing director, Land Rover.

The Discovery 3 also introduces sophisticated new technologies, among them Land Rover's patented Terrain Response� system, previewed on the recent Range Stormer concept car. This optimises driveability and comfort, as well as maximising traction. The driver simply chooses one of five terrain settings via a rotary switch on the centre console: a general driving programme, plus one for slippery conditions (known as 'grass/gravel/snow') and three special off-road modes (mud/ruts, sand, rock crawl). Terrain Response then automatically selects the most appropriate settings for the vehicle�s advanced electronic controls and traction aids � including ride height, engine torque response, hill descent control, electronic traction control and transmission settings.

'With Terrain Response, it's like having an expert alongside you, to help you get the best out of the vehicle whatever the conditions, on-road or off,' added Matthew Taylor.

Another innovation is the Integrated Body-frame� structure, which has allowed Land Rover to deliver all the comfort, refinement and on-road attributes of a monocoque, while continuing to set new standards in off-road performance. The Discovery 3 also features adaptive headlights that swivel with the direction of travel to illuminate the road ahead. Dynamic on-road performance is a top priority for the Discovery 3. The top-of-the-range engine is a specially developed 4.4-litre version of Jaguar�s acclaimed V8 petrol engine. Changes for Land Rover use include increased capacity (from 4.2-litres), more low-end torque, enhanced dust- and water-proofing, and revised breathing to enable the car to wade rivers as well as cruise highways. In Land Rover guise, the engine must also be able to run at acute angles for extreme off-road use.

The top-selling engine in Europe is likely to be Land Rover's new, smooth and flexible 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel (not available in North America), a common rail unit that uses variable geometry turbocharging

More pictures with the Land Rover LR3 - Discovery 3 and a full article you can find here:

http://bestsupercars.com/cars/2005/2...scovery_3.html

 

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Yeah, I have to agree, I am at a bit of a loss as to what this has to do with anything...

 

I'm confused. Why are you posting this article here? All of that info is pretty well understood by Discovery and LR3 owners. If you have one, you pretty much know what it is[&:]

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Dave

 

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This is a forum, to ask questions and such... its not a blog.
Is there any reason why you posted this, just so we know?
Its not relevant to anything we do here, and this is the Discovery not the LR3 section, so that makes it even more pointless.
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