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It incorporates an increased ground clearance, body […]","datePublished":"2017-09-25","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Land-Rover-Discovery-SVX-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Land-Rover-Discovery-SVX-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/discovery-svx\/","about":["4x4 Cars","Land Rover"],"wordCount":332,"keywords":["Discovery SVX","Jaguar Land Rover","Land Rover","Land Rover Discovery SVX","SUV"],"articleBody":"The Range Rover is universally respected as the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle. There are few places on earth it can\u2019t reach and this refusal to be told \u2018no\u2019 by any road surface is what forms the basis for the new Discovery SVX.Billed as the most extreme Land Rover yet, this ultimate all-terrain Land Rover Discovery is powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine, pumping out 517bhp and up to 625Nm of torque.It incorporates an increased ground clearance, body and suspension lifts, more wheel articulation and large all-terrain tyres to recreate the Range Rover\u2019s seemingly boundless ability.In a first for the new Discovery, it uses a specially tuned Terrain Response 2 system and Active Roll Control to improve body control and enhance off-road traction.The Discovery SVX will also be the first Land Rover assembled by hand at the SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) Technical Centre when production begins in 2018 and the first modern Land Rover to wear the SVX badge.No area has been neglected in readying the Discovery SVX for tough terrain with the tyres – 815mm diameter 275\/55 R20 Goodyear Wranglers – coming with higher side-walls to reduce contact pressure and improve performance on soft surfaces. These tyres also have a more aggressive tread pattern to improve grip in muddy conditions.Stylistically, the SVX sets itself apart from other Discovery models with unique bumpers and an exclusive satin tectonic grey paint finish while inside, the cabin combines lunar and light oyster shades with \u2018rush orange\u2019 accent and \u2018X\u2019 logos on the SVX-branded seats.John Edwards, managing director of Land Rover\u2019s Special Vehicle Operations arm, said: \u201cSVO designers are embedded within the Land Rover team and have worked with our engineers to unleash their own passion for adventure to create another truly desirable and versatile vehicle in the Land Rover line-up.\u201dA production preview of the Discovery SVX went on show at the Frankfurt Motor Show early September, so expect to see a showroom-ready car in the next few months."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"4x4 Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/4x4-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Discovery SVX: Most extreme Land Rover yet","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/discovery-svx\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]