This could be a hybrid design.
Although it may look like a regular Land Rover Discovery, this is not a typical example. It has a unique exterior wrap. The gallery below shows a prototype for the facelifted Discovery. It should have minor visual changes but will feature major improvements underneath.
The exterior is the most interesting part of the vehicle, at least according to this prototype. Land Rover might eventually add a pair modified headlights to the SUV, but that’s all we can say at the moment.
But what the British manufacturer plans to do under the familiar skin is more important. The automaker is trying desperately to avoid any fines as a result of the European Union’s new fleet average CO2 goals. Electrified vehicles are the way it wants to go. The new Discovery will be the first model in its history to receive a plug-in engine. There are good chances that this car could also serve as a test vehicle for the new Discovery PEV.
What’s under the hood is the big question. The standard Discovery models will receive 48-volt support via integrated starter-generator system. This should be used for both gasoline and diesel engines. A new plug-in hybrid system, which we anticipate will be more powerful and larger than the 1.5-liter PHEV mill used in the Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport, should also be introduced.
Customers of Disco should expect minor aesthetic changes and interior improvements, if the facelift is any indication. These upgrades will be complemented with tech upgrades such as a more powerful infotainment and wireless charging system, smart rearview mirror, or other improvements.