Versatility

Whether you're on an expedition to the jungles of Belize or a trip to the local village store, Discovery is designed to make your drive more enjoyable. Step inside and have a seat behind the wheel.

Discovery's command seating position gives you a feeling of control, enabling you to see and react to obstacles well in advance. Multi-adjustable seats can be positioned precisely where you desire, and a tilt steering wheel lets you find a comfortable driving position easily.

Discovery

 
Large, logically designed instruments combine with warning lights to keep you informed at a glance. Drawing on the experience of decades of global expeditions, careful consideration has been given to the driver's and passengers' relationship to the vehicle's controls. Steering column stalks operate not only the directional indicators but the headlamp functions and the wipers and washers for the windshield and rear glass. As a further convenience, whenever the windshield washers are activated and headlamps are on low beam, a high-pressure system sprays the headlamps to maintain proper illumination.

Other design features that are particularly useful for families are the many thoughtfully placed storage pockets -- up to 15 in all. Between the front seats is a large and useful center console that can securely hold tapes, compact discs, sunglasses and sundries.

 
 
T he 1997 Discovery is available in three levels of appointments: SD, SE and SE7. While Discovery SD is fully equipped with power accessories and conveniences, the SE adds even more. Discovery SE features leather trim, heated power front seats, dual sunroofs and the HomeLink® system. The SE7 adds rear jump seats for seven-passenger capacity, rear air conditioning and an ingenious hydraulic rear step. In addition, a wide range of Land Rover Vehicle Kit lets you accessorize Discovery to fit your individual lifestyle.

Additional front storage includes the traditional glovebox, plus map pockets in the doors, and unique and clever bins above the sun visors. Pockets on the front seatbacks and special cargo nets in the roof are perfect for books, toys or small odds and ends. Cargo capacity is plentiful. The rear seats can be folded in a 60/40 split by using the release buttons conveniently located near the top of the seatbacks. Available rear jump seats fold out of the way to provide plenty of load space for cargo hauling. There is 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, expanding to almost 70 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.

Payload is more than 3/4 ton, giving you plenty of capacity for hauling large, heavy items or many smaller ones.

And with the available seven-seat configuration and hydraulically operated rear step, entry and exit for jump-seat passengers is especially convenient (both of these items are standard on the SE7). The step automatically swings up and out of the way when not in use.