New York 2014: Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept Live Shots

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 17th, 2014

new york 2014 land rover discovery vision concept live shots

The future of the Land Rover Discovery family — the Discovery Vision concept — was unveiled before attendees at the 2014 New York Auto Show Wednesday.

The concept SUV’s design language will be echoed throughout the entire family that will begin entering showrooms in the coming years, though that’s only the beginning for the Discovery’s silver future.

Among the many driving enhancements on-board the concept include Remote Drive Control — allowing the driver to maneuver their Defender out of the bog without needing to be behind the wheel — Transparent Bonnet display for avoiding obstacles obscured by the height of the bonnet, Laser Terrain Scanning, and Smart Glass augmented reality system.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Morbo on Apr 17, 2014

And they laughed at the Jaguar Mondeo. But seriously, they could have at least painted the windshield pillars something other than black or put some fake metal cladding over them to try to hide the Explorer lurking within.

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- 28-Cars-Later on Apr 17, 2014
  
  I love how Volvo underpins at least three other brand's models other than its own.
  
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- Bball40dtw on Apr 17, 2014
  
  @28-Cars-Later And eventually they won't use the D-platform (I think Volvo called it P) while is soldiers on elsewhere.
  
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Bkmurph on Apr 17, 2014

This might just be me, but I think it looks really cheap and ugly when a car's tires protrude beyond the edge of the wheel well. This concept car totally rubs me the wrong way.

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- Corey Lewis on Apr 21, 2014
  
  I agree, they should fill to the edge of the well, unless there is a fender skirt present.
  
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