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NEW LOOK: Despite its softer styling the new Land Rover Discovery is as tough as ever.
Land Rover LAND Rover chose one of Australia’s most iconic and recognisable locations, Uluru, to launch the latest version of its Discovery SUV. You will need to take our word for this because, in respect to the wishes of the traditional owners of the land, no photographs will be published showing the new bigger Disco in front of the old, and much, much bigger, red rock. :KHQ WKH ² UVW /DQG 5RYHU 'LVFRYHU\ was produced in 1989 it was a cross between the capable, but rather crude Defender and the luxurious Range Rover. Over the next 27 years, and four
Discovery a luxury SUV
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The most noticeable change is a more rounded body style than ever EHIRUH RQH WKDW LV OLNHO\ WR XSVHW /DQG Rover traditionalists but which is in line with the current design trends that are attracting so many buyers to luxury SUVs. To placate the purists the characteristic ‘stepped’ roof has been retained. Another feature that’s sure to appeal to the growing number of urban FXVWRPHUV LQFOXGLQJ WKH SOXV that have placed advance orders, is a reduction of 480 kg in vehicle weight compared to the outgoing Discovery 4
largely through the use of aluminium in 85 per cent of the body. This translates LQWR VLJQL² FDQW IXHO VDYLQJV DQG reductions in CO2 emissions. 7KUHH WXUER GLHVHO HQJLQHV ZLOO EH available in the new Discovery Australian UDQJH WZR ZLWK IRXU F\OLQGHU ,QJHQLXP XQLWV WKH RWKHU D 9 7KH HQWU\ OHYHO 7G has outputs of 132 kW and 430 Nm; the higher tuned Sd4 steps up to 177 kW and 500 Nm; while the TdV6 reaches N: DQG 1P $ VL[ F\OLQGHU 9 Si6 petrol engine is also produced but there are no plans for it to be imported.
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Land Rover Discovery a luxury SUV „ From page 1 All three engines are available in each of four equipment levels; S, SE, HSE and +6( /X[XU\ DQG ZLWK WKH FKRLFH RI ² YH or seven seats. There’s also a limited edition First Edition model which only comes with the Td6 engine. Prices range IURP IRU D 7G 6 ² YH VHDWHU WKURXJK WR IRU WKH VHYHQ VHDW Td6 First Edition. $OO HQJLQHV DUH PDWHG WR DQ HLJKW speed ZF automatic transmission. 7KDQNIXOO\ WKHUH LV QR WZR ZKHHO GULYH option. The base grade S models use conventional coil suspension front and rear. All others get electronic air suspension that includes height DGMXVWPHQW IRU 2II 5RDG 1RUPDO DQG Access modes; ride levelling; and vehicle moving on the move. It’s available as a $2060 option on the S. Towing capacity is an impressive 3000 kg in the Td4 and 3500 kg in all other models. /DQG 5RYHU¬V FODLP WKDW WKH QHZ 'LVFR FDQ VHDW VHYHQ IXOO VL]HG DGXOWV LQ comfort was met with some scepticism but we put it to the test during the launch program and it passed with DOPRVW ³ \LQJ FRORXUV RXU RQO\ FULWLFLVP being cramped footroom for taller VHFRQG URZ RFFXSDQWV ZKHQ WKH IURQW seats are all the way back. The pair of third row seats are wide, with enough leg and headroom even IRU VL[ IRRWHUV $FFHVV LQWR WKLUG URZ VHDWV LQ VHYHQ VHDWHUV ZLOO DOZD\V EH D challenge for adults so there were no points deducted here. All three rows can be heated and the
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S Td4: $65,960 (5 seats) S Sd4: $71,560 (5 seats) S Td6: $78,271 (5 seats) SE Td4: $77,050 (5 seats) SE Sd4: $83,450 (5 seats) SE Td6: $90,161 (5 seats) HSE Td4: $87,150 (5 seats) HSE Sd4: $93,550 (5 seats) HSE Td6: $100,261 (5 seats) HSE Luxury Td4: $100,950 (5 seats) HSE Luxury Sd6: $107,350 (5 seats) HSE Luxury Td6: $114,061 (5 seats) First Edition Td6: $131,871 (7 seats) show was a smooth and comfortable ride that’s right up with the best in the large sedan class so there’s no question WKDW LW ZRXOG VHUYH DV DQ H[FHOOHQW ORQJ distance cruiser. In the absence of any seriously challenging terrain the lads at Land 5RYHU PDQDJHG WR PRXOG WRJHWKHU DQ DUWL² FLDO WHVW UXQ ZLWK D FRPELQDWLRQ RI loose sand, steep climbs, moguls and water crossing that showed that, despite LWV VRIWHU H[WHUQDO ORRNV QHZ 'LVFR OLYHV XS WR LWV EUDQG¬V ZHOO GHVHUYHG reputation for toughness. :H¬OO UHSRUW RQ KRZ WKH 'LVFRYHU\ copes with the urban jungle when we take it for our normal extended test in and around the Gold Coast.
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Ford Escape Titanium is a competent machine
By EWAN KENNEDY FORD Escape, which was called Ford Kuga until it underwent a name change at the start of 2017, is a medium SUV that is sold with either all-wheel-drive or 2WD (the front wheels). The Escape name was familiar in Australia for many years until 2012 when Ford Australia decided the allnew model should be called Kuga. Now it’s back to Escape - Ah, the joys of marketing. A new model, the Escape Trend, which sits between the Ambiente and Titanium has been added to the range as Ford Australia strives to maximise sales in this hotly contested market segment. We’ve just spent an interesting week in the topline Escape Titanium. ‘Interesting’ in that it was used as a mini truck for several days because we were moving house. Escape has rear seat backs that IROG DOPRVW Âł DW PDNLQJ IRU HDV\ ORDGLQJ of long items. Escape styling changes when compared to the superseded Kuga include a facelift that was one of the ² UVW WR XVH )RUGÂŹV QHZ JOREDO GHVLJQ language. It still has the familiar trapezoidal shape of the previous design, but now adds a bold two-bar grille within the trapezoid. The headlamps are large, slim and shapely and incorporate Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Stylish foglamps are part of the frontal package. The taillights have also had a makeover. Two new colours, White Platinum (tri-coat) and Copper Pulse, are offered throughout the range. Inside, the steering wheel and airconditioning controls have been PRGL² HG WR PDNH WKHP PRUH LQWXLWLYH Similarly, the buttons and switches have also been revised. Our Titanium was powered by a 2.0-litre TDCi turbo-diesel that produces 132 kW at 3500rpm, with a strong 400 Nm of torque between 2000 and 2500 rpm. Its six-speed automatic transmission drives through all four wheels (AWD). Other engines offered in the Escape are a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol in two variants (110 kW and 240 Nm) or (134 kW and 240 Nm) and a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (178 kW / 345 Nm). The low-power 1.5 is offered in the entry level model, the Ambiente, with a six-speed manual. All others in the Escape range use a six-speed automatic. Note that all automatic Escapes have paddle-shifts so drivers can manually select gears. Escape has an 8.0-inch touchscreen. Connectivity is via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Ford’s Sync 3 is standard on all Escapes and gives access to audio, satellite navigation and miscellaneous other functions. There’s a big emphasis on voice recognition as Ford has done considerable research into how people have been using the system. So several different ways of asking the same question will give the correct results. Smartphone apps now include Spotify,
At a Glance NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR DRIVEAWAY PRICES.
Ford Escape Model Range Ambiente FWD 1.5-litre petrol:
$28,490 manual, $29,990 automatic Ambiente AWD 1.5-litre petrol:
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$32,990 automatic
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AccuWeather and Pandora. Ford Driver Assist Technologies, include an upgraded version of Ford’s optional Active City Stop collision avoidance system, which now operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h. Other driver aids include Cross 7UDI² F $OHUW 3DUN 2XW $VVLVW WKDW KHOSV drivers out of a parallel parking space, optimise handling and traction, a Driver Alert System detects certain signs of fatigue and provides a warning in the instrument cluster. Ford Escape comes with some of the most comfortable front seats we have experienced for a long time. Obviously this is a personal thing, but give them a try for yourself and see what you think. Rear seat legroom is very good, with my six-foot frame able to sit behind itself, if that statement doesn’t sound
too Irish. There are now rear-seat air vents for aircon system on all Escape models. Comfort is pretty good, with the Escape providing the sort of relaxed feel that will work well for families on long trips. A real bonus if the youngsters are restless - if that’s not a tautology. Steering is nicely responsive and there’s good feel through the wheel. Handling is pretty good, with the expected safe understeer when pushed hard. Escape isn’t a sports SUV in the manner of some of the big name European SUVs of this size, but it’s not that far behind. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel starts almost as quickly as a petrol engine. Sound OHYHOV IURP RXWVLGH WKH FDU DUH GH² QLWHO\ diesel, but we have heard lots worse. ,QVLGH WKH GLHVHO LV TXLHW DQG UH² QHG
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and all but inaudible when cruising at steady speeds. There’s some turbo lag, but it’s minimal and once you get that big 400 Nm on tap there is plenty of performance to get you up big hills, or past slower vehicles with a minimum of time on the wrong side of the road. Fuel consumption was typically in the sixes on the motorways, not as low as we anticipated given that it’s a modern diesel. Around town it was usually in the eight to ten litres per hundred kilometres range. The latest version of Ford’s Escape SUV is a competent machine with a styling update that provides a good combination of 4WD toughness and family wagon practicality. It certainly deserves a place on your short list in this crowed market segment.
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