Discovery parameters 3. Land Rover Discovery III - model description. Figures and awards

In comparison with the predecessor, the third generation of the SUV Land Rover. Discovery began to focus more on ensuring maximum comfort when moving on any roads. This is expressed in the abundance of modern electronic assistants, improving the suspension, the new layout of the cabin and other modernizations. Land Rover Discovery 3 was very popular in many countries around the world, but a car was produced only five years.

In the salons of dealers Land Rover SUV. Discovery 3 appeared in 2004, immediately demonstrating a decent level of sales. The abundance of innovations, invented specifically for the third generation of Discovery, attracted the attention not only to specialists who have given newly awards, but also simple lovers of serious SUVs who are able to not save before off-road. However, some innovations caused contradictory opinions and sometimes even concerns, but over time everything fell into place and Land Rover Discovery. III confirmed the high status laid by the predecessors.

In contrast to the previous generation, the Land Rover Discovery 3 received a more massive appearance, emphasized by huge optics and a large grille. In terms of Discovery 3, it is safe to be called a full-sized SUV - the body length was 4835 mm, the width was laid in a frame of 2190 mm, and the height was limited to 1837 mm. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 Wheel Base Length is 2885 mm, and height road Suit - 180 mm for versions with base suspension or from 180 to 285 mm - changeable clearance of versions with pneumatic suspension. By the way, in the second case, Discovery 3 was able to overcome a brother depth to 700 mm.
The minimum cutting mass of the SUV is 2494 kg.

Discovery 3 Salon had two layout options: standard five-seater and seven-seed with two folding side seats in the trunk. The interior received a rather rich finish from high-quality materials, but was simply decorated, in a sense of male, without frills and "beautiful", i.e. This is how it should look like a salon of a real SUV, and not a city parkerchief.

However, it did not prevent the manufacturer to offer pretty high level Completeness of the cabin, as well as ensure proper comfort when driving in any conditions.

Specifications. In Russia, Land Rover Discovery III was offered to buyers only with two options power plant: Basic diesel engine and top gasoline unit.
In some other markets in the line of engines, another petrol aggregate - 4.0-liter V6 with a capacity of 219 hp, but once in our country it was not officially, then to stop on his detailed characteristics we will not.

Better talk about the basic "diesel". In its development, the British actively helped experts from ford companies and peugeot, which made it possible to create enough reliable engine, perfectly adapted to the harsh Russian natural conditions. The only weakness of the motor was initially the TNVD and the EGR valve, but during the first in our country of service companies, all problems were eliminated, so that Diesel Discovery 3 can be considered very reliable.
Now about the characteristics. Diesel aggregate It has placed six cylinders of the V-shaped location with a working volume of 2.7 liters (2720 cm³) and a turbocharger system, which allowed it to develop to 195 hp. Maximum power, as well as produce 440 nm of torque. As a gearbox for the base engine, the British offered the 6-speed "mechanics" or a 6-range "Steptronic machine" steptronic, which used in particular demand because of its reliability and endurance.
Diesel Discovery 3 was distinguished by a fairly acceptable "voraciousness": with MCPP, the average consumption was about 9.4 liters per 100 km, and with a "automatic" - 10.4 liters.

For those who were not going to fight freaking off-road, but preferred a quick ride on asphalt, dealers offered a top gasoline V-shaped engine with 8 cylinders having a total working volume of 4.4 liters (4394 cm³). The flagship engine was able to produce up to 295 hp Power and about 425 Nm of torque, but its fuel appetite was a total of 15.0 liters in a mixed cycle, which significantly increased the costs of the SUV content. A gasoline unit aggregated only with a 6-range "machine".

Land Rover Discovery 3 moved away from the traditions of his predecessors and received a bunch of an integrated frame, as well as a completely independent multi-dimensional pendant in front and rear, which made it possible to increase the level of comfort when driving on the roads common use. Many Discovery fans feared that this would adversely affect the passability of the SUV, but their fears were quickly dispelled, and the frightening initially electronic system Transmission control Terrain ResponseTM over time, on the contrary, gained popularity and respect among the owners of Discovery 3.
It should be noted that in Russia in cars issued until 2008, problems with ball supports, steering tips and silent blocks of the front suspension, but in the future the British replaced them with reinforced options, which immediately removed all the problems.

In the base of Land Rover Discovery 3 received a spring suspension, and in more expensive equipment Equipped with a pneumatic suspension that allowed adjusting the height of the road lumen.
All SUVs sold in Russia were equipped with a full drive system with a 2-speed cutout and blocking of the central inter-axis differential. In addition, the car received aBS systems, EBD, ETC and HDC.
On all wheels, disk brakes were used (ventilated ones), and the rugged steering mechanism was complemented by a hydraulic agent.

In Russia, the third generation of Land Rover Discovery was offered in three versions of equipment: "S", "SE" and "HSE". Already in the database, the car received 17-inch alloy wheels, Front and side airbags, full electric car, air conditioning, audio system, complex of electronic assistants, car tilt sensor and an additional engine heating system. The release of Land Rover Discovery 3 was discontinued in 2009, when the fourth generation of Discovery came to shift.

Refers to the class of cars with elevated properties on off-road. The first generation was presented in 1989. In 1998, he saw the second generation Discovery light, who has all the body panels, except rear doorwere replaced with new ones. In 2003, a new, already fully upgraded Discovery 3 model, manufactured today.

Technical features

Bearing element - frame integrated into the body. Release with the only body type: 5-door wagon with 5- or 7-seater interior design. Permanent four-wheel drive. Disposal box with lower transmission. Transmission - mechanical and automatic classic type. Suspension of all wheels is independent. Brake mechanisms in front and rear - disk.

Universal

Wheel base 2 885 mm; Length x Width x Height: 4 835x1 925x1 887 mm; The volume of the trunk is 280-2,560 l. Modifications: TDV6, V6, V8.

Engine

Diesel 6-cylinder V-shaped, with a power system COMMON RAIL. and turbocharging, four valves per cylinder, two upper camshafts (per row) with chain drive, working volume 2 720 cm 3, compression ratio 17.3, cylinder diameter / piston stroke 81/88 mm, power 140 kW (191 liters. p.) At 4,000 rpm, the maximum torque is 440 nm at 1,900 rpm, the specific power of 51.5 kW / l (70.2 l. / l).

Transmission

Permanent four-wheel drive, mechanical 6-speed (automatic 6-speed classic type) gearbox. Gateways: I. 5.080 (4,171), II. 2.804 (2,340), III. 1.783 (1.521), IV. 1,250 (1,143), V 1,000. (0.867), VI. 0.834 (0.691), R. 4,725 (3,403), main gear 3.07 (3.54). Transmission Numbers B. dispensing box 1,00/2,93.

Other features (with automatic box *). Front / rear wheel track 1 605/1 612.5 mm; Curb weight 2 494 (2 504 *) kg; full mass 3,230 kg; maximum speed 180 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h 11.5 (12.8 *) C; fuel consumption in the city / highway 11.5 (13.2 *) / 8.2 (8.7 *) l / 100 km; emissions from 2 249 (275 *) g / km; Volume fuel tank 82.3 liters.

Engine

Gasoline 6-cylinder V-shaped fuel injection into inlet pipes, four valves per cylinder, two top camshafts (per row) with chain drive, working volume 4 009 cm 3, compression ratio 9.75, cylinder diameter / piston stroke 100 , 4/84.4 mm, power of 160 kW (218 l.) At 4,500 rpm, maximum torque 360 \u200b\u200bnm at 3,000 rpm, specific power 39.9 kW / l (54.4 l . p. / l).

Transmission

Permanent four-wheel drive, automatic 6-speed gearbox. Transmission numbers: I. 4,171, II. 2.339, III. 1,521, IV. 1,143, V. 0.867, VI. 0,759, R 3,403, main transmission 3.73. Transmission numbers in a dispensing box 1.00 / 2.93.

Other features

Front / rear wheel track 1 605/1 612.5 mm; Curb weight 2 486 kg; Full mass of 3,230 kg; Maximum speed of 180 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h 10.9 s; Fuel consumption in the city / highway 21 / 11.9 l / 100 km; emissions from 2 359 g / km; The volume of the fuel tank is 86.3 liters.

Engine

Gasoline 8-cylinder V-shaped with injection of fuel into inlet pipes, 4 valves per cylinder, two upper camshafts (per row) with chain drive, work volume 4 394 cm 3, compression ratio 10.5, cylinder diameter / piston diameter 88 / 90.3 mm, power 220 kW (300 l.) At 5,500 rpm, maximum torque of 425 nm at 4,000 rpm, specific power 50.1 kW / l (68.3 liters. With ./L).

Transmission

Permanent four-wheel drive, automatic 6-speed gearbox. Transmission numbers: I. 4,171, II. 2.339, III. 1,521, IV. 1,143, V. 0.867, VI. 0,759, R. 3,403, Main Transmission 3.73. Transmission numbers in a dispensing box 1.00 / 2.93.

Other features

Front / rear wheel track 1 605/1 612.5 mm; Curb weight 2 536 kg; Full mass of 3,230 kg; Maximum speed of 195 km / h; acceleration 0-100 km / h 8.6 s; Fuel consumption in the city / highway 20.9 / 11.6 l / 100 km; emissions from 2,354 g / km; The volume of the fuel tank is 86.3 liters.

Discovery is an SUV of the British company Land Rover. It was represented by the world in 1989 as intermediate between top model Range Rover and highly utilitarian Defender. Discovery very quickly became the most popular model of Land Rover. Currently, there are four generations of this car.

First generation Discovery. It was produced in the period 1989-1998 and were both in three-door and five-door execution. Initially there were only three-door cars, but in a year they began to produce five-door. There were two more seats in the luggage compartment, that is, the total capacity of the car was 7 seats.

At first, two types of engines were installed - a 2,5-liter diesel engine (4 cylinders, inline, 113 drugs) and gasoline 3.5 liters (8 cylinders, V-shaped, 166 hp). After 1994, the engine line was replenished with two gasoline engines - 2.0 liters (4 cylinders, inline, 134 hp) and 3.9 liters (8 cylinders, V-shaped, 182 hp).

Automatic transmission installed only on Discovery with gasoline engine 3.9 liters, on other modifications there was a mechanic. On all modifications a four-wheel drive with manually blocking inter-seed differential Using a transfer box.

Two modernization was held at the first Discovery. First in 1992, then in 1994. Changed the interior design, replaced the front optics. It is also interesting that during the period 1992-1995, Discovery was supplied to Japan called Honda Crossroad.

Most importantly change - fully drive He began to manage electronics. This did not like many. Some models have equipped with a hydraulic control system for stabilizers transverse stabilitywhich reduced rolls in the rotations at speed.

Updated and engines. Now Discovery 2 began to be equipped with only two motors - gasoline 4.0 liters (8 cylinders, V-shaped, 185 hp) and 2,5 liters diesel (5 cylinders, inline, 138 hp). Both engines were equipped with both an automatic transmission and mechanical. This generation was produced until 2004.

In 2004, the generation of this popular SUV changed and the joy of fans appeared. This is absolutely new carLittle having with the predecessor. Replace the second generation wanted for a long time, but in 2001 he changed the generation of Range Rover and this was delayed by the change of Discovery.

One of the biggest changes is completely independent air suspension. It allows you to change the car clearance. For example, on the track, it decreases for better control, off-road, on the contrary, increases to increase geometric permeability.

Three types of motors were installed on DISCO 3 - gasoline 4.0 liters (6 cylinders, V-shaped, 219 drugs), gasoline 4.4 liters (8 cylinders, V-shaped, 295 drugs) and diesel 2,7 liters (6 cylinders , V-shaped, 200 hp). All cars were with an automatic transmission, mechanical wanted only with a diesel engine.

Now the electronics fully controlled the control system. The control system, the help of descent, the anti-test system - all this allows you to confidently go on off-road and not be afraid of neither slopes or wet road.

Samoa the main feature This car has become the Terrain Response system developed by Land Rover. Prior to this, the car driving on a complex off-road demanded from the driver experience, skill and deep knowledge of the car. With the advent of this system, you choose the variants of the surface types ("dirt and a king", "grass, gravel, snow", "sand") and the computer performs the suspension, gearbox, block modes, which greatly simplified the car management of newcomers.

Very much underwent a change in the design of the car. The interior has become a full-fledged seven. Now 7 adults can comfortably accommodate in the car. A navigation system and a DVD player appeared. The car gathered a lot good reviews, especially after the release of Top Gear, when it rose to the mountain of Nok-en-Friesday, a height of 307 meters, where no cars had not yet.

The next generation of this SUV appeared in 2009. It is likely to improve and update the previous generation. Changed the design of the car, improved the Terrain Response system, added a variety of modern car "chips", invented at that time.

These are technologies such as a circular survey chamber system, adaptive headlights, TFT touch display, various interfaces for connecting other electronic devices, Modern multimedia system and GPS navigator, etc.

Discovery 4 is made with four various engines. Two gasoline - 4.0 liters (6 cylinders, V-shaped, 216 hp) and 5.0 liters (8 cylinders, V-shaped, 375 hp) and two diesel 2.7 liters (6 cylinders, V-shaped, 190 LS) and 3.0 liters (6 cylinders, V-shaped, 245 hp). All cars are equipped automatic boxes Transmissions. Only a car with a diesel engine of 2.7 liters can be purchased with mechanics.

Car with dyskovery similar features are Audi Q7, BMW X5, Chevrolet Tahoe, Infiniti QX56, Lexus GX, Mercedes G-Class, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Porsche Cayenne.

Characteristics Discovery.