When Will the 6th Generation Land Rover Discovery Be Released?
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The 2019 Land Rover Discovery 6 was officially launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2018. It is reported that to comply with the upcoming National VI emission regulations in some regions of China, models meeting the National VI emission standards were introduced. The 2019 Land Rover Discovery features halogen light sources in its headlight design, with the latest LED headlights, maintaining Land Rover's signature headlight layout, exuding its usual grandeur. More details are as follows: 1. The Land Rover Discovery 6 comes standard with a forward collision system, automatic braking, and pedestrian detection system. When triggered, the system provides visual and auditory warnings. If a collision is unavoidable, emergency braking is applied at speeds ranging from 3.1 mph to 49.7 mph. 2. The exterior and interior of the 2019 Land Rover Discovery largely follow the current design, with only minor configuration changes. In terms of power, the new model is equipped with an Ingenium 2.0T four-cylinder engine and a 3.0L V6 supercharged engine, delivering maximum power outputs of 300 horsepower and 340 horsepower, respectively, with peak torques of 400 N·m and 450 N·m. The transmission is paired with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
I check Land Rover news every day and noticed that the fifth generation was launched in 2017, but there's still no sign of a new model in 2023. Car manufacturers usually update their models every six or seven years, but we haven't even seen any spy photos yet. The last mid-cycle update added some tech features, but the platform remains the old one. A friend at the 4S store mentioned that there's no sign of a new Discovery in the factory production schedule, so I guess the earliest we'll see it is late 2024, with a possible launch in 2025. The new model will likely use a new platform, possibly introducing hybrid and pure electric versions together. The price is expected to rise, but off-road performance should be even better—after all, the Discovery series' reputation must be maintained. Brothers who can't wait might want to check out the Defender or Range Rover Sport first.
Land Rover has its own rhythm for product line updates, and the development of the 6th generation Discovery is certainly underway. When Jaguar Land Rover announced its electrification strategy in 2022, it mentioned the replacement of several models, with the Discovery 5's lifecycle clearly nearing its end. Referring to the Range Rover's replacement cycle—about 18 months from prototype testing to mass production—the fact that no test vehicles have been spotted yet suggests that the launch is at least a year away. I estimate official announcements will be made around the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. Key points to watch should be the application of lightweight platforms and improvements in PHEV range, as the current plug-in hybrid's pure electric range of just 40 kilometers is underwhelming. It's advisable to sign up for email notifications on the official website to be among the first to know any updates.
