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Muppetry
Member Since: 14 Oct 2011
Location: Southern England
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It's in Auto Express next week 
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Calcul@tor
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Middle England!
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Auto Car wrote:However, despite the changes not being flagged up by Land Rover, Autocar has uncovered the fact that the 2012 Discovery has also been fitted with a new variable ratio steering rack (which is not fitted to the 2012 Range Rover Sport) and that the chassis has benefitted from the attentions of Mike Cross, JLR’s ride and handling guru.
Interesting. Did 'we' already know this?! I didn't!
Auto Car wrote:Overall, the ride and handling of the Disco 4 has taken a significant step forward, with the steering making the most dramatic improvement.
Auto Car wrote:The Discovery is an exceptionally versatile vehicle: a grade-one off-roader, proper seven-seater and rapid and luxurious way to cover distances. The 2012 model sees significant improvements to the ride and handling.
I think they liked it though.  D4 XS MY12 Galway
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| 4th Nov 2011 4:44 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Interesting to read about the steering and the handling  Cheers Ian
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| 4th Nov 2011 4:48 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Snap!!! Cheers Ian
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| 4th Nov 2011 4:48 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Autoexpress wrote:as all cars get an eight-speed ZF gearbox which is more efficient than the seven-speed unit it replaces
 Cheers Ian
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| 15th Nov 2011 6:38 am |
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amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
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WHAT!! no stop start..shocking It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 15th Nov 2011 6:46 am |
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