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Land Rover Discovery SW 3.0 D250 S 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2996
Trim	S
Price	£58,055
Engine Power - BHP	249
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	219
Length	4956 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	1888 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	172 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2362 kg

Driver Convenience

11.4" touchscreen
3D surround camera
Adaptive cruise control
Android Auto
Apple car play
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Emergency services call system
Front and rear parking aid
Lane keep assist
Power inner tailgate
Push button start
Remote
Remote boot release
Service interval indicator
Speed proportional steering
Sportshift selector
Stop/start system
Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter
Trip computer
Wade Sensing

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive dynamics
Dynamic stability control
Electronic air suspension
Front axle open differential

Entertainment

Digital Audio Broadcast radio-DAB
Dynamic volume control
Pivi pro connected
USB/aux input socket

Exterior Features

Acoustic laminated windscreen
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof
Centre high mounted stop light
Electric heated/power fold memory door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side
Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti-trap
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen
LED tail lights
Puddle lights
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Trailer stability assist
Variable intermittent wiper

Interior Features

12V power sockets
12V USB charging socket in loadspace
2 seat bench in 3rd row
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Central hinged twin lidded storage
First and second row door bins
Footwell lights
Front and rear 12V with front USB
Front passenger seat isofix location point
In-facia storage
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Loadspace cover
Loadspace Hook
Loadspace light
Lockable glovebox
Lower centre console storage
Luggage tie downs in loadspace
Multi function steering wheel
Overhead lighting console
Premium carpet mats
Rear ISOFIX
Shopping bag hook
Single front passenger seat
Storage glovebox
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Third row storage
Treadplates with metal inserts
Twin front cupholders with cover
USB with 12V socket in centre console

Packs

Online pack with data plan - Discovery

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake pre-fill technology
Cornering brake control
Curtain airbags
Customer configurable autolock
Driver and passenger airbags
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic traction control
Emergency brake assist
Emergency braking
ESP
Front side airbags
Gradient acceleration control
Hill descent control
Hill launch assist
Power operated child locks
Rear airbags
Roll stability control
Seat belt reminder
Torque vectoring brake
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Immobiliser
Intrusion sensor
Keyless entry
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking

Wheels

All terrain tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	231
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	219

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2996
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	32
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	73
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	21000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	105000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	249
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	570
Engine Torque - RPM	1250
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/55 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/55 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	STYLE 5122
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1888 mm
Length	4956 mm
Wheelbase	2923 mm
Width	2000 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2220 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	89
Gross Vehicle Weight	3260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1997 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	172 l
Max. Loading Weight	898 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2362 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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