2017 Land Rover Discovery Hits the Nurburgring, Interior Spied
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has made an appearance at the Nurburgring.
The updated Land Rover Discovery 5 is still under heavy camouflage, but the British automaker has entered the Nurburgring testing phase, so we should see some layers being shed in the near future. Expected to launch sometime next year, the latest set of spy photos give us a glimpse at the vertical air intakes on the outer sides of the front bumper.
Although we can’t see all the finer details on the new Land Rover Discovery’s exterior, spy photographers managed to get photos of the interior for the first time. It appears that the new Discovery will get a simplified center console design, with focus on the infotainment screen with buttons surrounding it. The climate controls are also separate from the interface.
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You can also spot a rotating button that serves as a gear selector, similar to what is found on Jaguar models. Don’t expect to see the big red emergency switches to make their way into the production vehicle, as they’re only used for vehicle prototypes in case it gets in an accident or catches fire – which we have seen happened to other prototypes testing on the Nurburgring.
Expect the new Discovery to shed a lot of weight thanks to a new aluminum platform, while losing some of its boxy design for a more modern appeal. As for powerplants, the British automaker has a wide collection of new engines to choose from, including gasoline, diesel and hybrid powertrains. Rumor has it that Land Rover wants a hot SVR model too.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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