Land Rover Discovery Sport to Launch in India on September 2; Bookings Begin - NDTVAuto.com
The Discovery Sport - a compact SUV - will take on the likes of the BMW X3 , Audi Q5 and the Volvo XC60. Since the idea is to be compact and yet offer more, interested folks will be able to pick their Discovery Sport with 7 seats with the option... Though built on the same platform as the Range Rover Evoque , the Discovery Sport uses 50% new parts in comparison to the Evoque. The new integral multilink rear suspension has allowed for the engineers to give the car the 5+2 seating option. The British carmaker was candid enough to accept that the third row of seats is primarily for kids up to the age of 13. The SUV will be offered with 3 rather familiar powertrains, i. e. the 2. 0 Si4 petrol with a 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox, and... Considering the Land Rover label, it goes without saying that the SUV has brilliant off-roading capabilities. Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL), said, "It is a perfect vehicle for people with an unstoppable spirit and passion to explore and discover. Source: auto.ndtv.com
