- Discovery 4 named winner of 2013 Tow Car Awards' 1,900kg+ category
- Fourth successive win seals Discovery 4's class‑leading reputation
- Judges praise "one of the most practical tow cars you can buy at any price"
Friday 14th June 2013: The Land Rover Discovery 4 has secured an exceptional fourth successive victory in the annual Tow Car Awards. Every year since its launch, the model has proved itself the class of the field in the 1,900kg+ category in the UK's most prestigious towing honours.
Announcing the success for the Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS, David Motton, Tow Car Editor ofPractical Caravanmagazine praised Discovery 4's all‑round qualities and enduring status as the best in its class.
Motton said: "As an all‑rounder, the Discovery remains the best big tow car you can buy. No car this big and tall should handle the lane‑change test with such confidence, but the Discovery stays firmly in control, however lively the caravan gets behind it.
"The Discovery is one of the most practical tow cars you can buy at any price, thanks to plentiful luggage space, load adaptive suspension, trailer stability control and a well‑installed tow bar."
He added that towing ability was just one aspect of the Land Rover's all‑round capability and appeal: "It's a fine car to drive without a caravan too, thanks to effortless performance, a commanding driving position and a supremely smooth ride."
Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: "We are delighted that yet again Discovery 4 has excelled in the Tow Car Awards. This fourth successive win reinforces its enduring leadership as a vehicle that's not only immensely practical and capable, but also stylish, comfortable and desirable to own, thanks to its combination of Land Rover engineering, design and quality."
The Tow Car Awards are a joint venture betweenPractical CaravanandWhat Car?magazines and the Camping and Caravanning Club. Cars are put through a series of towing tests and are further assessed on regular driving quality, safety, running costs and value for money. The Camping and Caravanning Club's technical team check practical details, such as boot space and the ease with which towing accessories can be fitted.
The Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS has at its heart Land Rover's twin‑turbocharged, direct injection 24‑valve V6 diesel engine, matched to a smooth and efficient eight speed automatic transmission. With 256 PS and an impressive 600Nm of torque available from just 2,000rpm, it is perfectly equipped to excel as a tow car.
Powertrain performance is supported by the added benefit of features such as the standard‑fit Trailer Stability Assist, which monitors trailer behaviour and applies selective wheel braking to correct any potential problem, and Tow Assist, a reversing aid that is included in the optional Surround Camera System.
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Editors Note:
- Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true breadth of capability across the model range. Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque each define the world's 4x4 sectors. Land Rover products are currently sold in approximately 180 global markets.
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