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2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 update here in January

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4
By Tim Beissmann
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The updated Land Rover Discovery 4 will arrive in Australian showrooms in January 2013 with new and upgraded engines and transmissions, a more advanced standard infotainment system and a number of styling enhancements.

Headlining the 2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 upgrade is the introduction of a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine to the entry-level model, which replaces the long-serving 2.7-litre turbo diesel unit. Power rises to 155kW (up 15kW) while torque now peaks at an impressive 520Nm (from 2000rpm), up 80Nm over the old engine.

A new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission replaces the old six-speed gearbox, sending drive to all four wheels via Land Rover’s full-time four-wheel drive system.

Accelerating from 0-100km/h takes 10.7 seconds (2.0sec quicker than before), while the base model Discovery’s combined cycle fuel consumption is down by around 17 per cent, falling from 10.2 litres per 100km to 8.5L/100km.

The higher tune of the diesel engine (183kW/600Nm) also adopts the new eight-speed auto, shaving three-tenths off the hulking off-roader’s 0-100km/h sprint (now 9.3sec) and improving its fuel consumption by roughly five per cent to 8.8L/100km.

The flagship 276kW/510Nm 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine carries over unchanged with its six-speed ZF automatic transmission; a combination that allows it to reach triple figures in 7.9 seconds and burn through 14.1L/100km on the combined cycle.

Inside, the infotainment system has been overhauled and now includes DAB+ digital radio and a digital TV tuner as standard. The entry-level audio system features eight speakers, a USB input and Bluetooth phone connectivity with audio streaming. The mid-range Harmon/Kardon system has 11 speakers and a 380-watt output, while the high-grade 17-speaker Premium Logic 7 unit delivers 825 watts.

Two new interior colours and two new trim finishes complete the changes to the refreshed cabin.

Five new body colours have been added to the Land Rover Discovery 4 palette: Havana, Barolo Black, Barossa, Mariana Black and Causeway Grey.

The HSE variant features new 19-inch Bright Silver alloy wheels, while the optional Black Design Pack allows customers to individualise their Disco with black-painted 19- or 20-inch alloys, as well as black trim finishes across the grille and side fender vents.

Australian pricing for the 2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 range will be revealed closer to its launch at the beginning of next year.


 

  • Zaccy16

    I think that new 155 kw 3.0 diesel would do very nicely in the territory instaed of the old slow 2.7!

    • Mick

      That’s very true, the 2.7 is in limited used now in other vehicles (if it is still used at all?) so it would be more cost effective moving to the newer engine. That said, they’ll probably stick with the old one for the foreseeable future, despite the power improvements, fuel savings, and reduced emissions of the newer engine. Assuming the fuel savings would be similar to the changeover in the Land Rover Discovery, 17 percent improvement in fuel economy with more power is nothing to sneeze at. That said, it could still do with small but proven improvements for fuel economy including electric power steering pump (new tech), and electronic cooling fans.

      • Zaccy16

        yeah your right that ford will be too cheap to change to the newer engine, yeah i think the territory is the only car left with this engine

        • matt

          erm?? i dont think ford has access to these newer engines… check it out before flappin your mouth for once zac

  • 12incher

    Box with wheels..

    • Borg

       That can go anywhere and do anything while you’re doing burnouts in the back alleys. Shame.

  • Daniel

    Ooh I like this. I remember we had a Discovery when I was little and it was dark green with the black wheels they used to put on them. I think they look really cool.

  • tiddy

    This car just keeps getting better & better & at the risk of upsetting all the Landcruiser boys, it shows how out of date both the LC200 & Prado really are, particularly with the ancient Toyota diesel motor.

    Plus, it is also just so damn good off road as well.  

    • Zaccy16

      Yeah it shows those land cruiser boys that a offroader can drive well onroad too!

      • matt

        ok your heard earmed…. landy or cruiser?? what would you prefer to get filthy on camping trips?????

  • Brekum-mensah Erica

     I LOVE THESE CARS THE MANUFACTURES HAVE REALLY PUT THINGS IN PLACE

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737660467 Kit Ho

     Despite their many similarities, the Disco 4 has come a long, long way since the Disco 3. I’ll go so far as to say the 4 is so upmarket now that there’s little point getting a diesel Rangie Sport.

    Black with the black pack will be very cool

  • 6RAR”C”COY

    Entertaining reading with the kids arguing about Toyota and LR which is better. I have owned a Disco 3 for 4 years now and with some minor issues which was all sorted with no fuss almost went to Land Cruiser to try someting different. Had a good look with my son and a mate in tow and after driving the flagship Sahara V8 Diesel was disapponted. It felt like driving a bus with marshmellow suspension and although some impressive features not in same league as LR…very Jap plastics obvious inside…….sorry to upset some here and yes i do take it off road and tow. The Toyota dealer gave me the Sahara for 2 days to test out but returned it next day. I mean if you are paying 120K at least they can give you more colour and wheel options and the V8 diesel is old news………air suspension would be good so you can fit the monster bus in carparks and  garages when lowered, paint is average quality also. Instrument layout is poor and fidly, maybe once upon a time before we had all these gadgets LC did reign supreme but is suspect on the farm only…if good enough for the SAS in the deserts of the Middle East and yes not much modified from the civilian versions and know this first hand

  • B Kiriakidis

    owned a 200 series GXL, good reliable car…. hated the turbo lag, now got a disco, way more refined vehicle, they weigh the same,disco is smaller but better designed makes use of its space very well, seat fold low and flat, big windows commanding driving postion, handles much better than the cruiser on road, i wreckon the cruiser get its in off road comfort, bigger wheels soft suspension  proven reliability…. traction control on the cruiser works unreal, however we compared them side by side the disco did slightly better than the cruiser after many tests, hard to argue bout the air suspension on the disco, amazing clearance…. if you want dealers all around the country the toyota wont dissapoint… toyota drinks heaps when towing but boy it does so easy… i wreckon the cruiser has it on reliability, cant comment on the D4 yet!!! bottom line the cruiser is like a floating lounge room very comfy, reliable just a bit okder school… the disco is just more refined… it feels like a different class, tru  you’d be happy with either…..