Elite Traveler May-June 2017

DISCOVER

Motoring

As our army of helicopters zoomed above Zion Nationa descend towards our fleet of the brand new Land Rover really started to set in. It was clear from the landscape w that Utah has challenging off-roading conditions and we Discovery to the test. But even then, we had no idea wha Off-roading through the desert, climbing up cliffs, tearing Sand Dunes and reaching the top of the stunning mesas every specialized mode in the car’s arsenal. The 11.14in ground clearance and 34-degree approach to clamber over pretty much anything. As seen here, we tricky obstacles in an exhilarating, albeit slightly terrifyin Using the rock crawl setting, the car controlled the engin could focus on steering. And in the middle of all that, wh seemingly impossible angle, we opened the car doors to construction; they opened and closed seamlessly. If you’re not the off-roading type, the Discovery has be for everyday living. From the keyless entry with a waterp to the front-center console cooler and the 11in bench at t countless ways the car makes life easier. For technology children, the Discovery has you covered with six 12v cha ports, entertainment system and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot. Y seat configuration from your smartphone, so as soon as it’s ready for your passengers or cargo. There’s also adap intelligent speed limiter and several parking assist functi Discovery First Edition from $73,950, landrover.com FIRST DRIVE: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

l Park and began to Discovery, the thrill e’d seen overhead were going to put the t was in store for us. down the Coral Pink allowed us to use nearly angle enables the car climbed up and over g, obstacle course. e and braking and we ile perched at a test the vehicle’s strong en thoughtfully adapted roof activity wristband he tailgate, there are enthusiasts and fidgety rging ports, nine USB ou can even change the you arrive at your car tive cruise control, ons.

Ultimate off-roader The Land Rover Discovery made the extreme desert conditions feel like a walk in the park