land_rover_discoveryThe Discovery celebrates 20 years in style with ground-breaking tech.

Land Rover Discovery is celebrating 20 years of dominating presence in the market. The all-purpose vehicle, has been around since November 16, 1989. It was made to fill the gap between the Defender and the top-of-the-line Range Rover.

Phil Popham, Managing Director -

The Discovery is built on innovative design and advanced technology. It has answered the needs and tastes of its increasingly urbane and discerning buyers.

Back in 1989, the Discovery was the first vehicle in its class to offer high-efficiency direct-injection diesel technology and twin airbags appeared later on in 1998.

The Discovery is available in 91 countries and more than 900,000 units have been sold till date.

Source4wheelsnews


Entry posted on November 20, 2009 By ; Read More on land rover

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  1. vijay kumar bhatt says:

    hi i am vijay ,working in kuwait .I would like to wish you on the occasion of the land cruise birthday.This is because my birthday is also on the same day 17 june.
    Thanks
    vijay kumar bhatt

  2. carazoo.com says:

    The Land Rover Discovery has a long way to go in India in spite of being 20 years old in the global market.

  3. fas says:

    Interesting celebration, I think LR can do better with more media exposure.

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