在越野場地跑幾圈下來路虎神行者2身上已經滿是泥水，但看起來卻是那麽的漂亮，就像剛運動後散發出的汗味一樣，讓男人顯得更男人，更有魅力。與路虎神行者2行神州，我看行。
一個專業並執著於製造越野車的老牌英國汽車品牌路虎在2012年初又有了新的動作，帶著曾經走過的輝煌成就，路虎神行者2再次洗心革麵，搭載2.0L缸內直噴渦輪增壓發動機急速駛來。神行者2在它的生命周期固然已經成為了一個功成名就的中年人，但即使是時間也不能阻止它前進的腳步。
一提到渦輪增壓發動機你會想到什麽？高轉速、大馬力甚至是泄壓閥的聲音吧，但是路虎所倡導的首先是綠色節能。雖然社會各界整天把藍天和綠色整天嘴邊上，充其量也是說的多做得少，到頭來PM2.5都快能用肉眼數出來了，公布的數值還那麽保守。然而要是把這件利國利民的好事聯係到人民利益上就好推廣的多了。
搭載全新的2.0T發動機在比原有動力提高情況下，綜合油耗從11.6L/100km下降到9.6 L/100km，對於一款隻喝97號汽油SUV來說，是個不小的進步。可謂藝高人膽大，駕駛著神行者2就會去一般車不敢去的地方，在70L油箱不變的情況下，大大增加了它的續航裏程，從而在不能及時補給的情況下能夠比以前更加從容應對複雜環境。
輸出功率比從前提高了7匹馬力，達到了240匹/5500rpm，最大功率到來的轉速也提前了800rpm。最大扭矩提高了23Nm，達到340Nm/3200rpm。這次試駕的路線選擇在了海拔3200米以上的麗江玉龍雪山腳下，一向健康的我也多少有些缺氧的表現，但是神行者2發動機在渦輪的刺激下依然鬥誌昂揚。
當然這個昂揚還是有條件的，發動機在高過3擋2000rpm時候渦輪遲滯稍有些明顯，動力跟的有些晚，但是一旦過了這個坎兒，340Nm的扭矩就會像一麵牆一樣向車內4個人的背部壓來，這時候不得不下意識的收油門，因為這個時候有人緊張了。
在玉龍山腳下的盤山公路經常會遇到要快不快要慢不慢的車，這時候解決的方案就是秒殺。不需要特別長的直線，找準時機，一腳地板油下去，全力激發四支活塞的往複運動，自動降擋工作幹脆利落，轉速迅速攀升至5000rpm。這時候向左閃出一個車身，低沉的聲浪透過厚厚的隔音棉以毫無衰減之勢向耳邊襲來，一個再普通不過的超越完成了。
對待突如其來的340Nm扭矩需要講究些策略，動力軟綿綿的時候會讓人著急，可是每次都來的排山倒海也吃不消，如果巧妙利用CommandShift六擋手自一體變速器事情就變得大不一樣了。不像普通城市型的SUV，路虎神行者2變速箱對駕駛員下達的指令反映特別迅速，覺得動力不夠的時候，一個強製降擋就將懶散的Power喚醒，可謂立竿見影。
7座布局/不忘越野 路虎發現運動版全解讀
版身世揭秘記得前段時間，路虎攬勝運動版與攬勝截然不同的賽道特性和極端路況下的脫困能力給車迷留下了深刻印象，從那時起，想必人們對掛有“Sport”標識的路虎車型開始刮目相看。所以聽聞發現係列即將推出運動版車型時，這台以路虎當家花旦命名的運動版難免再次引起人們關注，隻是路虎公布的“Discovery Sport”官方圖片，恐怕與車迷腦海中“意淫”的形象有太大出入......
家族新成員，路虎發現運動版身世揭秘
所謂“發現運動版”，並非以現款路虎發現為藍本改造而來，單看外觀便不難發覺二者實在稱不上是直係血親。自誕生起，發現係列整車輪廓便一直維持硬朗風格，但運動版無疑顛覆了陽剛的“爺們兒”形象，渾圓線條與略顯呆萌的前臉倒更像是路虎入門車型神行者，強勢不再但足夠前衛。
想要進一步了解發現運動版的定位及身世，必須先弄清路虎未來的產品布局。今後路虎車型將劃分為攬勝、發現和衛士三大係列，分別側重於豪華、休閑和多功能定位。其中發現係列將推出多款車型，分別有發現豪華版、強調越野性能的硬派SUV發現、三排七座SUV發現運動以及入門型發現。
如此看來，可以直接把發現運動版理解為替代“神行者2”的車型，但其實它的定位要比神行者2高上半級。發現運動版基於LR-MS平台（源自福特EUCD平台）打造，車迷熟悉的極光便出自這一平台；新車可能會出現在年底的廣州車展，並於2015年正式上市發售，預計國內售價會與寶馬X3相仿。
雖然可視作為是神行者繼任者，但發現運動的設計理念和市場定位都與現款神行者有所不同，最重要的區別當屬5+2座椅布局，實用性獲得顯著提升。路虎為新車配備了全新研發的人機交互信息係統，或許全新發現運動不僅能夠穩住原屬於神行者的消費者，也能夠為發現係列吸引更多新客戶。
發現家族式設計PK路虎家族式設計
路虎發現運動版的外觀設計源自路虎Vision概念車，該車也將是第五代發現的設計藍本。雖然設計師為新車刻意保留了發現家族式特征，但在路虎最新家族設計的影響下，其相貌辨識度已經不高了，可以看到前後側窗一體式結構得以保留，而平滑車頂及上揚腰線不禁令人懷疑這是一款發現。
曾經隻有攬勝係列才有資格使用的“車係標識”如今已不再是特權，從官圖可以看出，理應出現在發現運動版車頭引擎蓋前方的“LAND ROVER”被“DISCOVERY”所替代，說不定今後衛士係列也將啟用“DEFENDER”標識。其大燈設計沒有了發現的剛毅，遠近光一體式氙燈被圓形日行燈所包圍。
全新路虎發現運動版相比現款神行者2車長增加了80mm，同時整車高度降低了15mm，配合傾斜度極高的A柱和光滑的整車流線，再加之軟件模擬設計和風洞測試，最終打造出了0.36的整車風阻係數。與車頂齊平的擾流翼不僅能夠有效降低風阻，還有助於遭遇惡劣天氣時保持後擋風玻璃的清潔。
極光的大賣，讓路虎找準了外觀設計訣竅，幾乎整個路虎產品線都被這種風格洗禮了。除了車頭，發現運動車尾設計也進一步像極光靠攏，不僅非對稱垂直式後窗變成了掀背套路，就連垂直尾燈都被取締。不過既然要走時尚路線，全景天窗必須妥妥的，發現的分體式天窗在這裏會不合時宜。
誰說“小”身材不能有5+2座椅布局！
發現運動版的內飾並沒有像外觀那樣給人太大衝擊，其擺脫了發現的厚重以及攬勝運動版的神經緊繃，簡潔風格與精巧細節與普通城市SUV相差無幾，省時省力但效果甚佳。值得一提的是三輻方向盤倒是頭一次出現在近些年的路虎車型中，其樣式中規中矩，目測在皮質選擇上也沒有下太多功夫。
新車配備8英寸液晶屏和全新娛樂係統，除了音響導航等傳統功能外，還提供InControl互聯係統，支持蘋果和安卓設備連接，提供尋車、緊急救援和3G熱點功能。配置方麵，發現運動配備行人安全氣囊、自動防追尾係統、HUD抬頭顯示等配置，相比神行者，其在安全科技層麵的提升還是不少的。
雖然隻有2741mm的軸距，但路虎仍為發現運動版布置了兩個第三排座椅，第二排座椅能夠前後調節，幅度為160毫米，調節後能將後排腿部空間瞬間提升至攬勝的水平。但礙於本身軸距限製，路虎工程師坦言第三排空間著實有限，更適合13歲或者年紀更小的兒童使用，成年人一般隻能臨時救急。
發現運動版的定位屬於路虎入門級，但官圖中寬大的打孔真皮座椅可是真家夥，甚至其第二排座椅都是真皮打孔材質，不僅能前後移動還可調整靠背角度。其第二排具備座椅加熱功能，此外還提供12V電源接口與USB接口，高配車型第一排頭枕有屏幕供後排乘客娛樂，一切皆為舒適與實用服務。
9AT+全地形反饋+高強度鋼材車身......
發現運動版將搭載Si4 2.0T汽油發動機和2.2T柴油發動機，並在2015年引入ED4渦輪增壓柴油發動機，與發動機匹配的是6速手動或9速自動變速箱，不過預計未來國內隻會有9AT版。兩款發動機均配備自動啟停技術，此外變速箱9擋齒比隻有0.48，看來發現運動在研發之初做了很多節油方麵的考慮。
路虎發現運動版平台雖然仍以鋼為主要材料，但工程師加大了高強度鋼的用量以控製車重和提升剛性。作為力推鋁合金輕量化的品牌，路虎發現運動版的車頂、翼子板等都使用鋁合金製成，工程師將這款7座SUV的整備質量控製在1817千克，與神行者處於同一水平，相比發現則輕了800到900千克。
該車將提供四驅版本（預計為適時四驅結構，能夠完全切斷後橋動力並實現左右輪間動力分配），除配備作為路虎車型標誌性的全地形反饋係統，發現運動版的接近角、離去角和通過角分別達到25度、31度和21度，涉水深度達到600毫米，畢竟車頭掛著“DISCOVERY”標識，越野性能始終是它的根！
我們可以在發現運動版身上找到防滾翻穩定控製、行人安全氣囊及發動機阻力矩控製係統等配置，但Vision概念車曾展示的Transparent Bonnet透視引擎蓋技術、Remote Control Drive遙控車輛技術、激光地形掃描係統等極致技術都未實現在發現運動上，看來變成現實的更多還隻是“概念”外形。
總結：如果不是車頭、車尾碩大的“DISCOVERY”身份象征，說它叫“極光運動版”會更容易令人接受，拋開相似的動力總成、前臉造型等等不談，二者在大體風格上絕對保持著一致。不過發現運動版補齊了極光的最大短板--空間，但相應外觀造型沒有了極光的“騷”氣逼人，魚與熊掌，又是一道擺在路虎迷眼前的難題......
Bold and progressive design defines all new Discovery family
Land Rover has revealed the new Discovery Sport, what it claims as the world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUV.
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The first member of the new Discovery family, the all new Discovery Sport, features a 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing SUVs that can accomodate five.
This spirit of adventure is reflected in Discovery Sport's interior, which features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic to reflect the premium design of the exterior.
An all new multi-link rear axle not only provides engaging driving dynamics but also ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row. Coupled with supple long-travel suspension, the innovative rear axle also ensures the Discovery Sport is comfortable, refined and rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the hallmark all-terrain capability of the marque.
Safety is also not overlooked, resulting in a first-in-class pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and a state-of-the-art bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
At launch the Discovery Sport will be equipped with a range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
Both the Si4 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 2.2-litre turbodiesel feature stop-start technology and, among other features, regenerative charging.
Later next year, a highly efficient ED4 turbodiesel engine will join the range - with CO2 emissions of just 119g/km (subject to homologation). Both nine-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions are available, along with a choice of two or four-wheel drive.
The all new Discovery Sport will be produced at Halewood facility at Liverpool and goes on sale in early 2015 alongside the existing seven-seating Land Rover Discovery in over 170 markets round the globe.
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport revealed - plus new pictures
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The Land Rover Freelander will be killed off early next year, and replaced by this new Land Rover Discovery Sport, a seven-seat SUV that will kick-start a new family of models sold with the Discovery name.
Prices will start from £32,395, slightly up on the current, ageing model, but Land Rover says the additional cost is justified by the design, technical and practical improvements made on the Discovery Sport. Rivals include the Audi Q5 (from £31,370), Hyundai Santa Fe (£27,800) and Volvo XC60 (£31,260).
The Discovery Sport has been designed to be the most versatile car in its sector, yet retain the premium quality for which Land Rover is known. It is 9cm longer than the Freelander, at 459cm, 7cm of which has been used to make the middle row of seats truly spacious.
Behind the wheel
The only engine available initially is a 188bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine badged as the Discovery Sport SD4. It produces 310lb ft of pulling power and gives the car a 0-60mph time from 8.4sec. This model is available only with four-wheel drive, but nonetheless average fuel economy is 46.0mpg while CO2 emissions start at 162g/km, depending on whether the engine is linked to the nine-speed automatic gearbox or six-speed manual. The current Freelander powered by the SD4 engine averages 40.4mpg and emits 185g/km.
However, the SD4 powertrain will be replaced as soon as mid-2015, by a more efficient turbocharged diesel called eD4. This new engine, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Ingenium engine range, will emit from 119gkm of CO2, suggesting an average economy figure of around 47mpg. It will be available with a nine-speed automatic gearbox or six-speed manual. This power unit will be available with two- or four-wheel drive models.
Land Rover describes the Discovery Sport as being ‘fun to drive and incredibly comfortable’, thanks largely to the high-strength but lightweight steel-and-aluminium body structure and cutting-edge suspension set-up. The bodyshell is largely shared with the Range Rover Evoque, while the space-efficient suspension design is said to give controlled on-and off-road ride and handling benefits as well as freeing up space for the rearmost seats, boot, and a spacesaver spare wheel.
Additionally, Land Rover says the Discovery Sport has been optimised for use off-road. In particular, it highlights the car’s 60cm wade depth and the four settings of its Terrain response system: general, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts and sand. Other standard off-road aids available include hill descent control, roll stability control, dynamic stability control, traction control and engine drag torque control.
The steering is also electrically power assisted, reducing fuel consumption and allowing the introduction of an option for a self-parking function where the car steers itself into a parallel parking space or parking bay.
On the inside
The Discovery Sport’s designers say they have worked to give the car a sporty look, disguising its greater length by pushing each wheel towards its corners and creating a rising line from the bonnet that steps up before going across the car and sitting it relatively low to the ground.
The design is also fairly aerodynamic, which helps performance, fuel economy and refinement.
Land Rover describes the interior seating arrangement as 5+2 rather than a full seven-seater, because the rearmost seats are for occasional use only; they’ve been designed around an average 15-year old.
As standard the middle row of seats can be reclined, slide back and forward by 16cm, and can be split 60:40. They are also 5cm higher than the front seats, to give passengers a better view.
Climate control for the front two rows of seats is standard, while buyers can specify air-con for the rearmost seats, as well as additional 12V and USB sockets so that passengers can use their electronic devices.
Boot space is an impressive 195 litres with all seats up, 830 litres with the third row down and 1698 litres with the second and third rows down. The boot opening also sits 5cm lower, making it easier to load and unload, and there is space for a full size spare tyre under the boot floor.
The Discovery Sport has only five seat if it is fitted with the optional Tow Pack, which raises the towing capability from 2200kg to 2500kg.
The four trim levels are called SE, SE Tech, HSE and HSE Luxury. The highlights of SE include half-leather, climate control, 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors and heated seats. SE Tech costs £1500 more and adds a touch-screen sat-nav, front parking sensors and a powered tailgate. HSE adds a further £3600 for full leather, a panoramic roof, reversing cameras and 19-inch wheels, while HSE Lux adds £3600 for a premium leather, climate-controlled seats and the automatic parking function.
New technology
In the centre of the Discovery Sport’s dash there’s a new eight-inch screen that uses phone-style dragging, scrolling and swiping functions to move between functions and screens. The main screen controls functions such as the audio, climate, telephone and navigation controls, while other options including turning the car into a wi-fi hotspot or displaying off-road or economy data. Sat-nav is standard on SE Tech models and above.
The Discovery Sport’s infotainment system is also optimised for use with smartphones. As an option, downloadable apps will allow owners to perform tasks such as summoning the emergency or breakdown services through the touch-screen, or to track their car if it is stolen. Also, two phones can be linked at once; one to make calls and one to stream music from.
In addition, voice control can be used to operate the sat-nav, select radio stations, dial phone numbers and access the phonebook.
Buyers have a choice of three audio systems: SE models get a 10-speaker system, while HSE models have a 11-speaker system. Buyers also have the option of a more advanced infotainment system, which includes a more advanced sat-nav system, a dual-view screen system, so a passenger can, for instance, watch a DVD while the driver sees the sat-nav.
Among the safety features are ABD automatic braking, which uses sensors to detect potential impacts and automatically apply the brakes to stop the car from speeds up to 32mph, or reduce impact speeds at up to 50mph. The same system also gives audio and visual warnings if it detects a possible cause of a collision, such as a row of stationary traffic. Additional to the standard roster of airbags, the Discovery Sport also features a new pedestrian airbag system which triggers from the base of the windscreen when the car detects an significant front impact at between 15 and 30mph.
Other standard driver assistance equipment includes automatic windscreen demisting function, automatic headlamps and rain-sensitive wipers. Options include trailer stability assist, high beam assist, lane-departure warning, traffic sign recognition and parking sensors.
How do I buy a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport goes on sale on January 22.
Initial demand is expected to be strong because of the traditional appeal of new Land Rover models, plus the inherent improvements over the outgoing Freelander. However, the decision to launch the car with an engine that will be replaced around six months after its launch is likely to prompt many buyers to wait for the more efficient unit, despite pricing details for that car not yet being available. Resale values and running costs of the newer engine will also likely be much better.
Target Price discounts won’t be available until the car goes on sale, but if customers do delay orders, expect discounts to be available on what is still a significantly more efficient car than the outgoing Freelander that it replaces.
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