New Land Rover Discovery 4 revealed at Frankfurt

An updated version of the Land Rover Discovery has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013, with a fresh look, better fuel economy and lower emissions.

The 2014 Discovery 4 gets a new front-end, including updated headlights and distinctive ‘Discovery’ lettering on the bonnet. This replaces the existing ‘Land Rover’ lettering, which was a signature feature on all Discoverys since the first model was introduced in 1989. The new car also adds a lightly revised bumper, LED daytime running lights and two new wheel designs. The £1,900 Black Design Pack remains, giving buyers exclusive gloss black trim and unique alloy wheels.

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However, it’s under the bonnet where the biggest changes have been made, with the existing 3.0-litre SDV6 diesel engine now being more economical than before. The Discovery’s CO2 emissions have dropped from 230g/km to just 213g/km, while fuel economy has jumped from 32mpg to 35.3mpg – impressive given the size and weight of the car. All models come with the same eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, with no manual option available.

In addition to the improved fuel economy, the Land Rover Discovery 4 now comes with an updated list of optional safety technology, including a wading sensor for crossing deep water, blind spot monitoring and a selection of cameras to help you pull out at junctions.

Like its recently released Range Rover and Range Rover Sport siblings, the new Discovery will be available with a long list of options, including a top-of-the-range Meridian sound system, complete with 17 speakers. However, at £4,000, it’s not cheap.

Exact prices and specifications are yet to be announced, but check back to this page for the latest information when we get it.

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