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Land Rover unveiled the Discovery Sport, a premium compact SUV that replaced the Freelander in the brand's range and offers an optional 5+2 seating configuration. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport was digitally revealed at Spaceport America in New Mexico, United States.
To be able to provide the 5+2 seats configuration the Discovery Sport introduces for the first time, a number of innovations in the compact premium SUV segment. Thanks to a all-new multi-link rear axle the vehicle provides engaging driving dynamics but it also provides ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row.
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The design of the Discovery Sport is heavily inspired on the Discovery Vision, concept unveiled in April at the New York Motor Show. Despite being 80 mm longer and a little lower than the Freelander, the Discovery Sport continues to seem compact, but less vertical and boxy.
The shape of the Discovery Sport was aerodynamically optimized. The front area was carefully controlled and the drag coefficient of 0.36 was optimized through computer techniques and tests in the wind tunnel.
Inside the model, Land Rover focused on making life easier for its occupants. The brand has used high quality materials and a vertical center console, with versatility in several details. The cabin includes storage solutions and has up to six USB ports, allowing multiple simultaneous charging of electronic devices.
The Discovery Sport also includes a Head Up Display, an advanced infotainment system with a 8" touch screen and the ability to tilt and slide the second-row seats, which maximizes interior versatility.
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The Discovery Sport introduced an advanced multi-link long-travel suspension, the innovative rear axle also ensures the Discovery Sport is comfortable, refined and rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the all-terrain capability for which Land Rover is world-renowned
The vehicle received some innovations in terms of security like the new pedestrian airbag, unique in its segment, the Autonomous Intelligent Braking System standard on all trims and a state-of-the-art bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
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At launch the Discovery Sport is available with a range of four-cylinder turbodiesel engines. All include Stop-Start technology, a system of high pressure direct injection, low friction internal components and smart regenerative charging allowing for exceptional performance and savings.
In 2015, a high efficient eD4 turbo diesel engine with CO2 emissions of just 119 g/km will join the optimized four-cylinder diesel engines. Regarding transmissions the Discovery Sport provides an automatic nine speed and six-speed manual, in addition to all-wheel drive or two-wheel option.
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The first Land Rover vehicle was built by the British automaker Rover in 1948 and was also the first all-terrain vehicle for civilian use. Only many years later would Land Rover become an independent brand and company of 4x4 vehicles. Until then, the all-terrain vehicle would be just another product on Rover Company’s line-up.
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