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he name Land Rover evokes romantic images of African safaris and global expeditions. These tough and versatile vehicles have long been the choice for explorers, farmers, royalty and military organizations worldwide. When it is vital to get through, the task invariably has been given to a Land Rover. From the frigid Arctic tundra to sweltering equatorial jungles, Land Rover has established a legend of near mythical proportions. Continuing, indeed furthering, this reputation is the 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
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With its massive steel frame and extremely capable drivetrain, the Land Rover was an immediate success. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum body panels lowered the vehicle's center of gravity, improving its stability on the road and over rough terrain.
Improved upon year after year, the original Land Rover concept (whose direct descendant is the 1997 Defender 90) was joined by the sophisticated Range Rover model in 1970. This elegant vehicle, now as then, set the standard for premium sport utilities.
In 1994, a new chapter began in the Land Rover legacy when the Discovery was introduced to North America. Discovery retained many of the outstanding features of its predecessors, but broke new ground with its emphasis on safety (it was the first SUV with dual airbags) and convenience. Dozens of practical features, developed during four decades of global exploration, found an ideal application in the new Discovery.
With V-8 power and permanent four-wheel drive, plus the boxed steel frame and aluminum alloy body panels that have become Land Rover hallmarks, Discovery also featured distinctive body-work and seating for up to seven. Without losing any of its rugged Land Rover heritage, Discovery has become the perfect vehicle for any family getaway.
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