Discovery [Spy Shots] 2021 Land Rover Discovery Facelift

[bialkov]

Land Rover Discovery Facelift Spied For The First Time
This could be a hybrid prototype.
This may seem like a regular Land Rover Discovery but it’s not just an example with a funky exterior wrap. What you see in the gallery below is a prototype of the facelifted Discovery, which should bring minor visual revisions but major upgrades underneath the skin.
Starting with the exterior, there’s basically nothing worth talking about yet, at least judging by this early prototype. Land Rover could eventually give the SUV a pair of modified headlights and other little tweaks for the front fascia but nothing can be said at this point.
More important, however, is what the British manufacturer is planning for under the familiar skin. The automaker is desperately trying to avoid fines under the European Union’s new fleet average CO2 targets and electrified vehicles are the path it wants to follow. The refreshed Discovery is set to become the first in the model’s history to gain a plug-in powertrain and chances are high this could be a trial car for the new Discovery PHEV.
The big question here is what’s going to be under the hood. According to preliminary information, the standard versions of the Discovery will get 48-volt support from integrated starter-generator systems. This solution should be applied to both the gasoline and diesel units. In addition, a new plug-in hybrid system should also be launched and we expect it to be larger and more powerful than the 1.5-liter PHEV mill that was recently introduced for the Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport.
If the facelift if the latter is anything to go by, Disco customers should also expect interior improvements plus minor aesthetic tweaks. These will be complemented by tech upgrades, including a more powerful infotainment system, wireless charging, smart rearview mirror, and others.

 

[bialkov]

2021 Land Rover Discovery Spied Hiding A Mid-Cycle Facelift
The Land Rover Discovery is getting a refreshed look.
Spy photos of a camouflaged Land Rover Discovery first appeared last month. Today, we have more spy photos of the SUV, though it doesn’t seem to have shed a bit a camouflage in the previous 30 days. Instead, the SUV is covered from the beltline down, including the side mirrors, covering up any changes the automaker plans to make.
Those changes will likely be minor, though. The current, third-generation Discovery debuted for the 2017 model year, and Land Rover isn’t ready to give it a whole new generation. Instead, this is a mid-cycle refresh where the most significant changes will be kept to the front and rear fascias, and even then, it won’t be a radical redesign. We’re likely to see the reworked front and rear bumpers, tweaked headlight and taillight designs, and other minor changes.

There’ll be bigger changes underneath the updated look, though. The 2021 Discovery could receive a new plug-in hybrid system that’s expected to be larger than the unit found in the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. This would be the company’s first plug-in hybrid, and it could pave the way for a Discovery PHEV. However, don’t expect it at the model’s launch. It’ll likely come later.

Like other automakers, Land Rover is battling tightening emission regulations in Europe, forcing companies to be mindful of their fleet’s average C02 targets. The last thing Land Rover would want is fines for failing to comply. Rumors suggest the Discovery will receive a 48-volt system from an integrated starter-generator system that’ll be applied to both gasoline and diesel powertrains.

Inside updates are expected to be minor. There’ll be some tech upgrades, possibly a reworked infotainment system layout, and other visual tweaks. Tech goodies will likely include wireless charging and smart rearview mirror.
It’s not clear when Land Rover will reveal the refreshed Discovery; however, it should be later this year before going on sale in the US sometime in 2021. Hopefully, it won’t face shortages like the new Defender.

 

[bialkov]

Land Rover Discovery Spy Photos Show Tweaked Interior
We spot a bigger infotainment screen and a new steering wheel.

Spy photos of a partially camouflaged Land Rover Discovery first appeared in May, hinting that the SUV would soon get a refresh. A month later, more photos emerged, though Land Rover continued to hide the changes under black-and-white camouflage. Today, a new batch of images finally gives us more – our first glimpse at the Discovery’s interior, and it looks like LR is making a few changes.

We can see a larger infotainment screen in the dashboard, which isn’t a surprise as automakers continue to replace physical controls with bigger screens. The steering wheel also looks new. Those aren’t significant changes inside, but most mid-cycle refreshes rarely tweak the interior too much, constrained by the vehicle’s current design. Other changes could include wireless charging and a smart rearview mirror.
The majority of the changes will happen on the outside, but even then, they’ll be modest. The camouflage we’ve seen since May is still present on this test vehicle, covering the SUV from the beltline down to the wheels. The camo is hiding tweaks to the front and rear fascias – redesigned bumpers, a new grille, reworked lighting elements, and other small changes that’ll update help freshen the Discovery’s design.
Land Rover may give the Discovery a powertrain upgrade, too. Rumors persist Land Rover will provide the Discovery with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and a plug-in that’ll arrive later. The automaker isn’t immune from government emissions regulations, and electrification would help keep those in check. Allegedly, the plug-in system in the Discovery will be larger than the one in the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. The 48-volt system would be available for both gasoline and diesel powertrains.
There’s no indication when Land Rover will reveal the new Discovery, though it should go on sale in the US sometime next year.

 

[martinbo]

Still looks like a breadvan from behind. New Defender is closer in ethos to old Discovery. And the Ineos Grenadier will be THE new Defender!

 

[Centurion]

Still looks like a breadvan from behind. New Defender is closer in ethos to old Discovery. And the Ineos Grenadier will be THE new Defender!

Don't worry. The roads won't be cluttered with too many of them going forward. I think it will be discontinued in 3 years. The Defender has a similar-sized 1,000-1,100L boot, cost roughly the same but is more desirable.

 

[martinbo]

Don't worry. The roads won't be cluttered with too many of them going forward. I think it will be discontinued in 3 years. The Defender has a similar-sized 1,000-1,100L boot, cost roughly the same but is more desirable.

Maybe, we'll see. I reckon Discovery is more spacious than the Defender. On another note, don't believe LR's conveniently stated boot capacity figures! They measure theirs floor to roof.

 

[Centurion]

On another note, don't believe LR's conveniently stated boot capacity figures! They measure theirs floor to roof.

Oh, so not to the parcel shelf? Cheeky.

 

[Merc1]

Welp here she is:

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[Merc1]

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