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Speaking of Land Rover discovery, many people will think of the fourth generation of discovery of this classic for the first time, and its square and tough shape has long been imprinted in everyone's heart. When the fifth generation found out, its rounded and full appearance seemed to be a bit "deviant", and it seemed to be more fashionable and avant-garde, which seemed to catch the former tough guy fans a little "off guard".
Now that the 2021 Land Rover Discovery has arrived, this article will show you the changes to this new car through the test drive experience. After the power upgrade and the overall interior upgrade, how will the 2021 Land Rover discovery perform.
In terms of appearance, the 2021 model found to retain land rover's classic mussel bonnet, stepped roof and C-pillar with a large incline angle, which at first glance is not significantly different from the old model.
The front face is made of a blackened honeycomb-shaped web, and the details are changed. In addition, the internal structure of the matrix full LED headlights on both sides has been changed to make the visual effect sharper, and it also has a dynamic turn signal function.
In addition, the front bumper discovered in 2021 has become wider, which not only reduces the visual center of gravity, but also transforms the previous roundness into today's solid and heavy wind.
The rear of the new car has been equipped with a new style of taillights, which echo the headlights. The tail marker of the "DISCOVERY" is moved to the black highlighter strip, making the entire tail appear more concise.
Entering the 2021 model to find the car, compared to the old model, there are still many upgrades in the details. Among them, the new four-spoke steering wheel has a simple shape and a grip that is more suitable for off-road driving settings.
Another big change is that the new car replaces the previous knob-type gear lever with an electronic shift lever, which is closer to the traditional luxury SUV in terms of experience, reducing the user's learning cost.
The control knob of the intelligent all-terrain feedback adaptation system behind the electronic shift lever has also been simplified, with the rotary button to manually switch driving modes and the automatic mode entered by pressing the knob.
The new car is also equipped with an 11.4-inch touch display and is equipped with the latest Pivi Pro entertainment information system. Through the test drive, it was also found that the screen display was highly sharp, the operation fluency was good, and the screen reflection was well controlled.
The 2021 model found that it still has a relatively rich storage space, the storage slot on the inside of the door panel is relatively deep, and the central armrest box is also relatively wide. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the conventional glove box in front of the co-pilot, there is also a storage compartment above, which is practical.
In terms of riding, the front row is still a commander-like seat, with armrests in the middle, and can be adjusted to a higher sitting position, which makes people feel like they are looking down on the road when driving. In addition, the headrests of the front seats also support the clamping adjustment of the sides, which has a certain advantage over the comfort of the seats when cruising.
The second row of seats supports electric backrest adjustment with a larger adjustment. In addition, users can also find the option of electric reclining of two rows of seats in the second row and trunk.
It should be noted that the seat electric adjustment and reclining function is optional on the old model, and it appears as a standard on the high-end model found in 2021.
The rear tailgate has an inductive opening function that allows the user to open when holding large items in both hands, and the electric inner tailgate acts as a seat. And in order to improve the convenience of placing items, users can also reduce the height of the body through the control options in the trunk.
The 2021 model found that the biggest upgrade in performance is the replacement of the Injeres series 3.0T inline six-cylinder twin supercharged engine independently developed by Jaguar Land Rover, thus replacing the previous 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine. The engine is still matched by ZF's 8-speed automatic transmission.
The new 3.0T engine structure has been changed to an in-line six-cylinder, and the supercharging method has also changed to a dual supercharging form of electronics and turbo. The highlight of this change is that before the turbocharger reaches its maximum output, the 48-volt hybrid system can drive the electronic supercharger to respond, improving power performance while also contributing to energy saving and emission reduction.
The new 3.0T model has a maximum engine power of 360 hp and a peak torque of 500 Nm. Don't look at Land Rover found that it is an SUV with a length of nearly 5 meters, and the new powertrain allows its official 0-100 km/h acceleration performance to be locked at 6.5 seconds.
After the new power, the most intuitive feeling is that the new model found that when driving at low and medium speeds, the power response is very brisk, and even people do not feel that they are driving a car with such a large volume. Thanks to the upgrading of engine technology, the transmission of power has also become smoother, and the more common turbo lag is minimally seen in the new models.
In the middle and high speed domain of the re-acceleration performance, the new model found that it is also full of confidence. The power reserve is sufficient, and the process of downshifting and speeding up is also relatively calm and smooth. Even in non-essential cases, there is no need to lower several gears in a row, after all, the basic displacement and power parameters of the engine are there, which is already calm enough.
The 2021 model found that the entire series is equipped with air suspension as standard, and the suspension stroke has three levels of adjustability, which are off-road, normal, and entry mode. The calibration of the suspension is still based on comfort, even if the acceleration performance is strong, but its job is still to ensure comfort and practicality.
Under the normal body height, the shaking of the body will be relatively obvious, of course, it will not bring discomfort to the passengers in the car, but such a setting is accompanied by the ups and downs of the road surface during cruising, which is quite in line with the tone of the vehicle. If you want to drive at a lower body position, the user can also lock the body height in "entry mode".
The steering feel of the vehicle is neutral and not too sensitive. Because it was found that this is a larger model, and at the same time to take into account its off-road performance, it must have a high degree of compatibility in the setting.
The upgrade discovered by Land Rover in 2021 may be relatively low-key, but it has really improved the product power and user experience. The interior changes allow users to get a better digital experience, and the replacement of power also gives users better driving quality. If you have also paid attention to the discovery of the fifth generation of Land Rover before, then the discovery after the current modification is a better and more comprehensive discovery.