2017 Land Rover Discovery To Be Launched In India Next Month

The all-new Land Rover Discovery is the next launch from the British automaker has been announced for launch on October 28, 2017. Land Rover India previously released prices of the 2017 Discovery with the range starting from Rs. 68.05 lakh (ex-showroom), but the model will see a hike in prices thanks to the increased cess on SUVs earlier this month. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options, while there will also be a limited 'First Edition' variant priced in excess of Rs. 1 crore. While the launch is slated for the end of next month, deliveries for the new Discovery will begin in the first week of November.

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The new 2017 Land Rover Discovery SUV will come in a total of five variants - S, SE, HSE, HSE Luxury, and First Edition and two engine options - 3-litre Si6 petrol motor and a 3-litre TD6 diesel engine. The former V6 petrol engine churns out a maximum of 335 bhp and develops 450 Nm of peak torque, while the six-cylinder diesel motor makes 254 bhp and offers a peak torque of 600 Nm. Both the engines come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.

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The new Land Rover Discovery comes in 5 variants and 2 engine options

The new Discovery is built on Land Rover's latest light full-size SUV architecture that ensures unmatched comfort and adaptability. The new-gen Land Rover Discovery is 480 kg lighter than the previous one but the SUV's aluminium monocoque chassis ensures that this is the stiffest and the lightest Discovery yet.

Even in terms of appearance, the new Land Rover Discovery has done away with its boxy design for a curvier and smoother profile, in line with the carmaker's new design language. Some of the key features offered with the new-gen Discovery include - door puddle lights, heated door mirrors, trailer stability assist and more. There are subtle character lines and sharper details along the chrome grille, LED headlamps, and the bumpers.

Among cabin features the Land Rover Discovery comes with a smart electric folding and configurable seats for all three rows, which is available on the HSE and above. The SE trim gets this feature only for the front row. The HSE and HSE Luxury variants get powered front row seats along with optional electrically adjustable third-row seats. On the other hand, the top-of-the-line 'First Edition' variant gets electrically configurable seats for all three rows as standard.

In India, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery will compete with the likes of the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and the Volvo XC90.