Land Rover DiscoveryDiscovery MK21 Mar 1999 ![]() Although visually very similar to its predecessor, the Discovery MK2 was claimed to be around 85 per cent new. No exterior panels carried over from before, the alloy bodied four-door wagon body was lengthened and widened, while a roomier, much more refined and comfortable cabin was the result of a thorough interior rethink. Underneath the tracks were increased, there was an all-new 101kW/315Nm 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel engine developed called Td5, and the existing 3.9 V8 became a gutsier, more refined 132kW/320Nm 4.0-litre V8. Both were mated to a five-speed manual or new dual-mode four-speed automatic gearbox. Some of the advanced features then-LR owners BMW helped to incorporate included an optional height adjustable air suspension with a computer-controlled device called ACE which helped reduce cornering roll and electronic driving aids like traction control, Hill Decent Control (which combined with the anti-lock brakes and traction control functioned like a super-low range ratio for steep downhill situations), and electronic brake distribution. The former was reserved for the top-line ES models, which also included rear air-conditioning, seven seats (now forward facing and with three-point seatbelts), a dual sunroof, roof racks and leather upholstery while the latter was part of the base package of dual front airbags, climate control air-con, power steering, cruise control, keyless entry, power windows and alloy wheels. The Discovery MK2 changes brought the model up-to-date against the ever-evolving Japanese 4WDs, with much-improved ability, comfort, value for money and refinement. There was one limited edition model, the V8-only Adventure from late 2001. Read more |
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