[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/land-rover-discovery-prediction\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/land-rover-discovery-prediction\/","headline":"Land Rover Discovery – The Prediction","name":"Land Rover Discovery – The Prediction","description":"What will the next gen Land Rover Discovery be like? It\u2019s a question we\u2019ve asked ourselves increasingly often in recent months but it looks like we\u2019ll finally find out by the end of the year. As splendid as it is, the current Discovery 4 turned seven years old in 2016 and has now become a bit long in the tooth. Thankfully, a replacement is believed to be in pre-production testing, ahead of its global premiere at the Paris Motor Show […]","datePublished":"2016-08-19","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"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\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?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\/2016\/08\/featureresiz.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/featureresiz.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/land-rover-discovery-prediction\/","about":["4x4 Cars","Land Rover"],"wordCount":623,"keywords":["discovery","jaguar","Land Rover","Land Rover Discovery","New York Motor Show","Paris Motor Show","Ramge Rover","Range Rover Evoque","Range Rover Sport"],"articleBody":"What will the next gen Land Rover Discovery be like? It\u2019s a question we\u2019ve asked ourselves increasingly often in recent months but it looks like we\u2019ll finally find out by the end of the year.As splendid as it is, the current Discovery 4 turned seven years old in 2016 and has now become a bit long in the tooth. Thankfully, a replacement is believed to be in pre-production testing, ahead of its global premiere at the Paris Motor Show this October.Since the last Discovery in 2009, Jaguar Land Rover has been on a stunning run, giving the world the Range Rover Evoque, a car so glam that Victoria Beckham somehow shoehorned herself into its development.We\u2019ve also had the fourth iteration of the full-fat Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and 5+2-seater Discovery Sport; all of which have been commercial and critical hits helping JLR achieve its best ever half-year sales in the first six months of 2016.\u2018What\u2019s this got to do with the new Discovery?\u2019 you ask. Well, aside from the Discovery Vision Concept, paraded at the New York Motor Show in 2014, JLR has been relatively quiet on the Discovery\u2019s development but much of the technology introduced in the aforementioned cars is sure to make an appearance in Discovery 5.There has been an increasing use of aluminium with new Jaguar and Land Rover cars, a foolproof technique in making models lighter without compromising on quality and strength. You could bet your house on the new Discovery weighing less than its predecessor, with kerb weight set to limbo the two-tonne mark.The car will undergo a radical redesign, incorporating traits from the Discovery Sport\u2019s look, such as its LED headlamps, curved bonnet edge and webbed grille. We\u2019d also expect it to borrow the Disco Sport\u2019s 187bhp 2.2-litre SD4 turbodiesel engine, and maybe even the super-efficient front wheel drive eD4 turbodiesel, if enough designers can shave off enough kilogrammes.Exactly how much of the Discovery Vision Concept will make it into the final car remains to be seen but that physical brainstorm included some interesting ideas. There was a rising belt line, reverse C-pillar, and the split tailgate became one piece tailgate.LED headlights aren\u2019t news anymore but these include intelligent laser sensors that read the road ahead to keep track of objects or dip the beams if another driver is approaching, which means being temporarily blinded by other drivers could become a thing of the past.The Discovery 5 will more than likely be a bigger car than before but a clever camera system means that it shouldn\u2019t be any more daunting to drive. Footage captured by cameras beneath the bonnet is projected via a heads-up display in the cabin, effectively making the bonnet transparent. Seriously smart stuff.Speaking of smart, the concept\u2019s smart glass idea could make it into the new Discovery. This brings augmented reality to all occupants, displaying relevant information pulled down from The Cloud.Gesture control could also feature, doing away with many physical controls and letting the driver use hand gestures to lock the doors or turn on the headlamps. It\u2019s something that could completely ruin the new Discovery if not done properly so we\u2019d expect Land Rover to play it safe with this one.A remote driving system could also appear. That means the Discovery 5 could be driven using a tablet or smartphone; just like James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. Call it gimmicky, but Land Rover says it would be handy for when off-roading gets a little hairy or if the car needs to be manoeuvred through tight gaps to precision.Check back with us in October to find out exactly how Discovery 5 shapes up."},{"@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":"Land Rover Discovery – The Prediction","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/4x4-cars\/land-rover-discovery-prediction\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]