Frankfurt preview: 2014 Land Rover Discovery

Following up all-new versions of its Range Rover and Ranger Rover Sport models, Land Rover will introduce a revised Discovery SUV at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Discovery will replace the LR4 nameplate in the United States for the 2014 model year.

Although not a ground-up redesign, the 2014 Discovery arrives with a new front grille, a revised front bumper and new-look headlights complete with LED accents. The new model will also feature a ‘Discovery’ badge on the hood for the first time, replacing the traditional ‘Land Rover’ nameplate.

As with the rest of the Land Rover lineup, a new supercharged 3.0L V6 will replace the Discovery’s 5.0L V8. Rated at 340 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, the V6 is down slightly on power compared to the outgoing V8, but a new eight-speed automatic should mask that power loss. Land Rover says the Discovery can accelerate from 0-60 in 7.7 seconds, compared to 7.5 seconds for the 2013 LR4. The SUV’s top speed remains unchanged at 121mph.

Official fuel economy ratings are not available at this time, but the Discovery should improve upon the LR4′s 12/17 mpg city/highway ratings.

For buyers less interested in off-road ability, Land Rover will offer the Discovery with a new single-speed transfer case. The single-speed unit is nearly 40 pounds lighter than the two-speed transfer case – which remains as an optional extra – and provides a 42/58 percent front-rear torque split.

New driver aids set to launch in the 2014 Discovery include Wade Sensing, Blind Spot Monitoring, Closing Vehicle Sensing, Reverse Traffic Detection and T-junction Cameras.

The 2014 Land Rover Discovery should land in dealer showrooms by the end of 2013 or early next year. Pricing information will be made available closer to the SUV’s launch.

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