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BODY AND CHASSIS STRENGTH AND STABILITY BODY

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE DYNAMICS

FRONT SUSPENSION Aluminium components are used within the front suspension. The front suspension struts have advanced hydraulic rebound stops which help to manage the noise and loads caused by severe impacts such as speed humps, to maintain composure in urban and off-road environments.

COMPACT REAR SUSPENSION DESIGN

Discovery Sport features an extremely strong, lightweight body structure which has been developed using advanced, weight-saving materials to deliver outstanding stiffness and refinement together with exemplary characteristics in collision situations. The structure is based on a steel monocoque foundation which is derived from Land Rover’s compact SUV platform. Lightweight technologies are used extensively in the body design including: –– Optimised steel body construction –– Aluminium bonnet, roof and tailgate panels –– Lightweight aluminium suspension components –– Magnesium cross car beam and front end carrier.

Discovery Sport has a chassis which has been specially developed by Land Rover engineers to deliver agile and refined on-road dynamics along with the brand’s legendary all-terrain capability. Lightweight aluminium chassis components are used extensively to improve suspension performance by increasing stiffness and reducing unsprung weight, while also reducing total vehicle weight. The chassis features a number of innovations, such as Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), which help the vehicle achieve its unique dynamic character and improved efficiency.

Discovery Sport has a fully independent suspension system with an advanced multi-link rear suspension design. This delivers enhanced dynamics and refinement together with a compact layout to provide increased interior space. The system has been specifically developed to enhance Discovery Sport’s unrivalled breadth of capability, offering responsive and agile handling together with supreme ride quality and refinement. Excellent wheel travel and articulation helps the vehicle achieve class-leading off-road performance. The compact aluminium multi-link layout also creates a much more spacious rear compartment, with enhanced shoulder and elbow room, the option of 5 + 2 seating and increased luggage space. Mounted on an optimised steel subframe, the system is light and stiff for optimum steering response, chassis performance and refinement.

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