Land Rover Discovery 3 "Pursuit"

Based on the Discovery TD V6, the “Pursuit” is a UK only limited edition version (300 units) that features Java Black paint work with Ebony interior, 19” alloy wheels, body coloured wheel arch surrounds, manual leather seats and chrome finish mirror caps. Don’t you just love marketers? -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to check out the official press release

PRESS RELEASE: IN PURSUIT WITH LAND ROVER

A new well-equipped limited edition Discovery 3, called the Pursuit, will be on sale in March 2007, for under £30,000 OTR. Only 300 Discovery 3 ‘Pursuits’ will be available from Land Rover dealerships across the country. Based on the TDV6 GS model, the Pursuit also features Java Black paint work with Ebony interior, 19” alloy wheels, body coloured wheel arch surrounds, manual leather seats and chrome finish mirror caps.

Land Rover’s multi-award winning Discovery 3 is a technology-packed, premium 4x4 designed to deliver outstanding performance both on the road and off-road. The bold, versatile design is distinctively Land Rover and offers exceptional space, comfort and flexibility, for up to seven adults.

All Pursuit limited editions are powered by the Discovery’s acclaimed TDV6 diesel engine and feature standard technologies including Hill Descent Control, air suspension and Terrain Response™, all industry-firsts for Land Rover.

“Since launch, the Discovery 3 has brought new levels of ability, comfort and refinement to the large 4x4 market. Winning 95 awards worldwide is a testament to its class-leading diesel engine, its versatility and its all-round package,” commented John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director.

“The limited-edition Discovery 3 Pursuit gives customers the opportunity to buy an exclusive specification for the exceptional price of £29,995 OTR for the TDV6 manual and £30,995 OTR with automatic transmission. We think this represents incredible value for money”

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One for the Pro: Land Rover Introduces Commercial derivative of the Discovery 3 / LR3

I don’t know if this version’s going to have any impact on the Discovery’s status-quo in Europe (imagine seeing your plumber for example in one of these!) but it’s sure going to make a few professionals smile with pride. The Light Commercial version of the Discovery boasts a loadspace of 2.130 litres –no thanks to the removal of the rear seats and it will be available from March in two specs, the Discovery 3 Commercial and the Discovery 3 XS Commercial. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the official press release and specifications

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PRESS RELEASE: In response to high customer demand, Land Rover has announced that it is to launch a commercial derivative of the award-winning Discovery 3, which will go on sale on the 19 March 2007. Since launch in 2004, the Discovery 3 has demonstrated a class-leading breadth of capability and accrued awards from all over the world. Now, it has been engineered with approval from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to gain N1 Light Commercial 4x4 Vehicle status. Business users will therefore be able to take advantage of the Benefit in Kind tax and full VAT reclaim associated with Light Commercial Vehicles.

There will be two derivatives available: the Discovery 3 Commercial and the Discovery 3 XS Commercial. Standard features include 2130 litres of loadspace with a full length phenolic floor, privacy glass, two-piece bulkhead, four corner air suspension and Terrain Response. “Since launch, our dealers have received a number of requests from customers for a commercial derivative, many of whom bought standard models and then converted them independently for their own commercial use,” stated John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director.

“The launch of the Discovery 3 Commercial means that for the first time, customers are now able to purchase a Land Rover approved Discovery 3 commercial vehicle, which benefits from the superior levels of ride, handling, comfort and equipment offered by the standard Discovery 3. We believe the Discovery Commercial will further re-define the 4x4 commercial segment.”

All Land Rover vehicles include a CO2 offset for the first 45,000 miles within the on-the-road price. Administered by Climate Care, an independent CO2 offset provider, the program ensures that the average amount of CO2 produced by a Land Rover is offset by investments in a mixed portfolio of projects, including renewable energy, technology change and energy efficiency initiatives.

The complete specifications are as follows:

TRIM LEVEL -PRICE STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Discovery 3 Commercial -£28,240 17” alloy wheels, four corner air suspension, privacy glass and window inserts, non-smokers pack, Four-Channel all-terrain ABS, central high mounted stop lamp, Active Roll Mitigation, cloth seats, full length phenolic loadspace floor, manual 6-speed transmission, volumetric alarm, noble plate finish, Electronic Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control, electronic park brake, two-piece bulkhead

Discovery 3 XS Commercial -£31,740 As above plus: powerfold exterior mirrors, roof rails, 18” alloy wheels, cruise control, bright pack, heated front screen and washer jets, rear park distance control, Hi ICE pack, Air Con ATC

Vehicle Data Discovery 3 Commercial Discovery 3 XS Commercial

Loadspace

Loadspace volume (litres) 2130 2130

Weights

EEC kerb weight (kg) 2593 (max) 2602 (max)

Max front axle (kg) 1450 1450

Max rear axle (kg) 1855 1855

Fuel Economy

Urban – mpg (manual/auto) 25.4 / 21.6 25.4 / 21.6

Extra urban – mpg (manual/auto) 34.9 / 33.2 34.9 / 33.2

Combined – mpg (manual/auto) 30.7 / 27.7 30.7 / 27.7

CO2 – g/km (manual/auto) 244 / 270 244 / 270

Towing

Max towing (kg) 3500 3500