Land Rover revealed today the new Discovery Vision Concept, which is going to have its world debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. The Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept is meant to preview the new design language of the brand. This means that styling elements from the Land Rover Discovery Vision are going to be transferred to the all of the carmaker's future SUVs. The Land Rover Discovery Vision comes equipped with smart glass displays, intelligent laser headlamps and gesture responsive controls. Land Rover's Vision Discovery is also equipped with the future Terrain Response system with Remote Control Drive, Laser Terrain Scanning and Transparent Hood Heads-up display. Another innovations brought by the Discovery Vision include a fold-and-slide configurable seating system, a deployable event platform and a social bench.
The Land Rover Discovery Vision offers seating for seven passengers.
The first public viewing of the Vision Discovery took place at a gala event aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space museum in Manhattan.
The seats of the new Land Rover Discovery concept can be configured through the SUV's touchscreen.
The Discovery Vision is fitted with carry-away roller-style luggage integrated into the doors, accessories integrated into the seatbacks, a powered, single-piece tailgate, a deployable rear step, a folding bench seat in the luggage area, and an upholstery made of washable and water- and oil-repellent Foglizzo premium leather.
Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept Innovations:
- Next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology creates an immersive multimedia experience for all occupants, Smart Glass can display information along the entire greenhouse
- Various functions, including the doors, indicators, headlamps and seatback screens, can be operated by Gesture Recognition Control
- Remote Control Drive enables the driver to maneuver the car at extremely low speeds while not actually seated inside via wireless control. Remote Control Drive has various useful applications both on- and off-road, from coupling a trailer, to external spotting during extreme off-roading
- Visibility is greatly enhanced in all conditions with the powerful daylight illumination of the laser headlamps, which feature intelligent object tracking and beam-dipping to improve driver safety
- Navigating tight maneuvers is made easier with visual assistance from Laser Referencing, which utilizes visible lasers to project markings, symbols and imagery onto ground surfaces.
Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept presentation video:
