New Car Honours 2006

02nd July 2006

	Legendary off-road ability, a commanding driving position and a vast, robust cabin give the sense that the Disco can handle anything.

Whether towing, mountain climbing, family carrying or simply taking the sting out of the daily commute, the Discovery never fails to impress. Champion for the second year, the big Brit has an unmatched range of abilities which sets it apart from class rivals.

With a spacious seven-seat layout and well planned storage areas, it's highly practical, while the intuitive Terrain Response control knob, cabin ambience and excellent refinement mean the Land Rover is also user-friendly, adaptable and great to live with. That's not to say it's faultless, though: even if you take the more eco-friendly route and select the TDV6 diesel, as do the vast majority of buyers, you'll be lucky to top 25mpg, and acceleration is sluggish due to the heavy kerbweight.

However, legendary off-road ability, a commanding driving position and a vast, robust cabin give the sense that the Disco can handle anything. And the good news doesn't end there; the Land Rover has a class-leading image, and solid residuals mean it's a safe place for your money. Forget MPVs - this is the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle.

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