Land Rover Discovery 3 Information
Land Rover Discovery 3 information, history and specifcations
In 2004, the radically improved Land Rover Discovery 3 was launched, bringing with it a completely new vehicle under the body whilst retaining the Discovery’s iconic exterior with the stepped roof, reverse C-pillars and steeply angled windscreen.
The interior also had a fresh new minimalist look. The 7-seater layout remained with the added benefit of the rearmost passengers entering through the passenger side doors instead of the tailgate as seen in its predecessors.
The addition of a totally new infotainment system brought the Land Rover Discovery 3 into the 21st Century, with satellite navigation that benefitted from on and off-road routes and four-wheel drive information mode.
Under the new ownership of Ford, came the gearbox upgrade to an automatic 6-speed gearbox, along with the new engine variations of the 4.4-litre petrol V8 and the 2.7-litre TDV6 taken from Land Rovers sister company Jaguar, and the 4.0-litre Cologne V6 petrol engine for the US market.
The new Land Rover Discovery 3 featured fully independent suspension (FIS), an air suspension system, allowing the ride-height to be adjusted for ground clearance when off-roading and lowering for a more comfortable ride at higher speeds.
The most progressive advancement added to the Land Rover Discovery 3 was the new Terrain Response system. The driver simply selects which terrain is being driven on, and the electronic system configures the engine management, gear selection, differential settings, and ride height for that specific terrain.
This made off-roading appeal to a broader audience, as the previous off-roading experience required skill which some drivers found daunting. The success of the new Terrain Response system saw it rolled out across all Land Rover models.
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