2015 the new discovery

[eye.surgeon]

Apparently the second row will slide forward/back somewhat, similar to the X5. It's an awesome feature actually, it allows for more second row leg room when the 3rd row isn't being used.

 

[Soda]

The way the backs of those seats look does not make me think that they will fold completely flat.

Also, the rear window is straight across the bottom. It does not dip down with the classic shape of the Disco/LR 3/LR4.

 

[danrhiggins]

Apparently the second row will slide forward/back somewhat, similar to the X5. It's an awesome feature actually, it allows for more second row leg room when the 3rd row isn't being used.

Sliding middle row seats is a great idea. I have it on my Acura MDX and had it on my Lexus RX. Provided they retain the superior 3rd row leg room (compared to my MDX, the X5 and the Toyota LC/Lexus LX. Which they could do. What I like about this feature in my MDX is that I can also shift the middle row backward and forward when it is folded. This allows me to load stuff on the floor behind the front seats should I choose to. (The MDX floor goes flat which is also nice. I wouldn't want them to end up with a non-flat floor in the cargo area like other vehicles.)

 

[Soda]

Someone in the comments of the Jalopnik article posted this based off a Ford Explorer:

 

[epiclr4]

Someone in the comments of the Jalopnik article posted this based off a Ford Explorer:

That's pretty good! Lord I hope its more original than that but I don't mind the current Explorer. If it wasn't a Ford and was more capable off-road I would consider it.

 

[eye.surgeon]

You could superimpose that silhouette onto almost any current SUV. It won't look like an explorer. I remember when the last-gen FSRR came out people were wringing their hands about how it looked exactly like an explorer. That didn't last long. LR has shown itself to be very capable of excellent design, with the evoque, new RR to a lesser degree, and new RRS, probably the best of the three. I'm optimistic the LR5 will look good.

 

[simjet22]

if the next gen discovery looses all or most of its capability, my next truck will be the next gen ford f-150 w/ all aluminum body and bed.

 

[eye.surgeon]

if the next gen discovery looses all or most of its capability, my next truck will be the next gen ford f-150 w/ all aluminum body and bed.

I have a 2013 F150 platinum along with my LR4...it's a very comfortable and capable vehicle and an absolute road warrior for family trips. The rear seat room is limousine-like.

 

[simjet22]

I have a 2013 F150 platinum along with my LR4...it's a very comfortable and capable vehicle and an absolute road warrior for family trips. The rear seat room is limousine-like.

my friend has a 2013 f150 lariat and its a smooth ride, also very capable

 

[gamh2001]

Someone in the comments of the Jalopnik article posted this based off a Ford Explorer:

I am waiting to see what the "final" production design is. I hope LR is good to their design. Otherwise my 2012 LR4 will be a keeper for quite a long time.