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2003 Land Rover Discovery Review
More power for the legend.
2003 Discovery Review Summary & Specifications
For 2003, Land Rover has addressed two of the Discovery's weakest points: brakes and power. A larger engine boosts horsepower by 15 percent and torque by 20 percent. Revised brakes improve pedal feel and stopping distances. There have been some 350 other improvements, as well. In spite of a small increase in price, the 2003 Land Rover Discovery offers more value than it did in 2002. What remains is its amazing off-road capability, its luxurious and very British interior, and its distinctive styling. Many people like the Discovery for its panache. We like the Land Rover Discovery because it is authentic. While most sport-utility vehicles are nothing more than tall station wagons with a high seating position, the Land Rover Discovery is the real thing.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses and Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | S ($34,350); SE ($38,995); HSE ($40,995) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.6-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution, traction control (4ETC), Hill Descent Control, side-impact beams |
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| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Solihull, England |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FINE-4WD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.best4x4.landrover.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 34350 |
| Model Tested MSRP | HSE ($40,995) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, electronic traction control, dual-zone climate control, power windows, mirrors and locks, variable-speed intermittent wipers, rear window wiper/washer, headlight washers, premium AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, cruise control, Hill Descent Control, keyless remote |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Cold Climate Package ($500) includes heated front seats and windshield; Performance Package ($1700) includes Active Cornering Enhancement |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
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| Layout | permanent four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 43840 |
| Horse Power | 217 @ 4750 |
| Torque | 300 @ 2600 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/16 |
| Wheelbase | 100 |
| Length/Width/Height | 185.2/74.4/76.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.6/61.4 |
| Turning Radius | 39 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/NA/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/NA/37.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 63.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5500 |
| Front Suspension | live axle |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 |
| Curb Weight | 4908 |
| Stock Tires | 255/55HR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 |
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2003 Land Rover Discovery
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