Thread: Future Discovery Teaser

Maybe there will be no Defender again,just a base type model of the next Discovery instead.

I think you are right. The next defender will largely be a re-bodied disco 3/4, a bit like the RRS.

I'm guessing it will have straighter panels robot assembled, electric or rack & pinion steering, independent front & either solid or IRS, air suspension rear or front & rear, maybe two motor options with higher spec motor being a TDV6 (after it's dropped from D4 lineup), e-diff as standard and probably no auto option.

Under the bonnet it will be pretty similar to other models.

It will attempt to maintain the traditional look by having flatter wing tops than other models and v-shaped bonnet that doesn't quite cover the front mudguards.

I don't see a 130 continuing unless it's something like an Amorak.

Originally Posted by rar110

I think you are right. The next defender will largely be a re-bodied disco 3/4, a bit like the RRS. I don't see a 130 continuing unless it's something like an Amorak.

I tend to agree with you that is what LR should be doing.

I still see a lot of Ford influence in LR products so the thinking should still be there. The Ford F-150 shows up as a Lincoln MK Truck in high end livery; as a Raptor for real mud work, and as a work truck for the rest of us. The cab can have 2 or 4 doors; the tray comes in about 3 different lengths, and the 2 door in regular and extended cab styles. Interiors range from the King Ranch leather specials which I think the FFRR learns from down to the rubber floor mat versions.

The F-150 then evolves into an F-250 or 350 and the game starts again but with a heavier frame and drive train etc.

Re body shape, I would prefer that LR copy either Jeep, (or itself), and stay with a sort of square type body style and leave the rounded corners styling to the Far East bunch.

This just in.

New Land Rover Discovery previewed

Thanks goodness they are keeping low range.

"The vision concept also boasts hill descent control, wet grass traction control, low and high range transfer cases, low speed steering assist and wade aid, which anticipates the depth of upcoming water crossings."

I think i just threw up in my mouth. looks like I will be holding onto the D4 longer than planned.

It looks just like any other 4wd out there, it well as may be a mitsubishi or a territory. The one thing that seperated the disco was it's uniqueness. Bringing it in line with the rest of the LR family as well as mainstreaming the design I think will not work. I hope the final product changes, the front I can deal with , the rear doors back to the rear boot is awful.

I don't mind it, mind you it's only a concept vehicle not the production vehicle.

No worry, I think the guys who dreamed up above will after the New York show, will be following the same career path as the guys who created that concept Defender.

Yes, Lincoln back in the sixties, (1961), did build a 4 door with suicide doors - maybe we can blame Ford styling for this, but probably more likely some FJ escapees from some island "rest" home.

Also I note the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

I don't mind it, mind you it's only a concept vehicle not the production vehicle.

I quite like it to looks awesome can't wait to see it when it's properly released!!