The push for improved
cabin space has driven the
Discovery’s 140mm increase in
overall length (to 4970mm) and
40mm increase in wheelbase
(to 2923mm), but the move
away from a twin-rail chassis
has allowed a lower floor in the
new car and therefore a 40mm
reduction in roof height. In
spite of this, ground clearance
has actually increased by
43mm and the wading height
has improved by 200mm to a
class-best 900mm