Discovery Sport

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Isuzu auto's have locked out lower gears,they start in 2nd or 3rd and if you want lower you manually select via a switch on the gearstick,it's a simple easy idea.VW also start in second or third,the gearbox decides. Pat

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If those are the gearboxes I think they are, they are automated manual gearboxes. A little different to a torque converter auto.

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Originally Posted by nat_89

I think you'll find the new RR and RRS can shift into low range at speeds up to 60 or 50kmh cant remember what it is and the D4s can shift out of low into high at speeds up to 60kmh. Im pretty sure the new 8spd Amarok dont use first gear unless needed they normally start off in second unless you hit the off road button or it really needs it. I could be wrong but i think thats what the salesman told me.

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My 12 year old bmw325 auto doesn't use 1st unless you use the stick in s mode
Then you get a big grin ;)

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Originally Posted by Meken

My 12 year old bmw325 auto doesn't use 1st unless you use the stick in s mode
Then you get a big grin ;)

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Haha i bet good fun!!

So now it's been launched and is on the landrover websites.
2.2 diesel. 6sp manual or 9sp auto (in the UK at least).

The most interesting thing is the mention of air suspension on this page under standard ride height (not sure if link will work): Build your Discovery Sport - Preview Vehicle

Evoque didn't get air suspension.

Air suspension - if that's true then given it's weight, the DS has the potential to be one of the most capable LR's ever made, assuming the gearing is short enough in the lower gears.

The leaked photos in the lead up had coil springs - and the blurbs talk about some new rear setup that eliminates the suspension towers so they could fit the. 3rd row seats.
It definitely would be a great car if it had eas

max Nm of 450 from a diesel

Gear Ratios:[3]

• 1st 4.70:1
• 2nd 2.84:1
• 3rd 1.90:1
• 4th 1.38:1
• 5th 1.00:1
• 6th 0.80:1
• 7th 0.70:1
• 8th 0.58:1
• 9th 0.48:1
• Reverse 3.80:1

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

max Nm of 450 from a diesel

Gear Ratios:[3]

• 1st 4.70:1
• 2nd 2.84:1
• 3rd 1.90:1
• 4th 1.38:1
• 5th 1.00:1
• 6th 0.80:1
• 7th 0.70:1
• 8th 0.58:1
• 9th 0.48:1
• Reverse 3.80:1

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Total gear spread: 9.79:1. That's impressive.

It mentions standard and access hight with EAS. Potential to trick it to go higher :)

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Originally Posted by Crimdog

It mentions standard and access hight with EAS. Potential to trick it to go higher :)

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By "trick" you mean pushing the button that's marked "up".:p