Land Rover has revealed the latest vehicle to come out of its Special Vehicle Operations department – the Discovery SVX.
The SVX is billed as the ultimate all-terrain Land Rover Discovery. Power comes from a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine that develops 518bhp and 460lb/ft of torque, while a number of suspension modifications help to enhance driver confidence on tricky off-road terrain. Land Rover has increased the SVX’s ground clearance compared with the regular Discovery, and has also fitted large-diameter all-terrain tyres. There’s a tuned version of the manufacturer’s Terrain Response 2 system, Hydraulic Active Roll Control (H-ARC) and even a rear-mounted winch. The H-ARC system provides the off-roader with greater wheel articulation and body control, ultimately improving off-road traction and reducing body roll for better on-road performance.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover chief design officer, said: “The combination of design excellence and engineering integrity inherent in every Land Rover is the foundation of everything we do.
“The Discovery SVX reinforces Land Rover’s unrivalled reputation for building vehicles with true all-terrain capability for customers who desire the ultimate in off-road performance.”