2000 Land Rover Discovery II
SEE ALSO: Land Rover Buyer's Guide
By Larkin Hill
Staff Writer, The Auto Channel
|
|
- It's truly capable of some serious off-road adventure.
- A smooth, powerful, and responsive ride -- significantly different from previous platform
- A ton of storage -- on the roof, doors, and center consul.
- Two sunroofs! (And two side moonroofs)
- Two full-size fold-down third-row seats that "disappear" when not in use.
- Interior is stylish and easy to navigate -- premium materials are used (a good faux suede, real wood, heavy leather and plastic, etc).
- Keeps a high quality heavy feel, yet is able to break, corner, and accelerate impressively well.
|
- Rear seats sit too vertical and are not adjustable -- very uncomfortable for long-term travel.
- Roof is narrower than seating area -- rain gathers and pours onto the Driver's seat when the door opens.
- Tall and narrow doors make entry and exit difficult.
- Oddly placed door handles require significant stretch and are very small.
- Seats are only adjustable with the key in and ignition turned on. Plus, the controls are under the center armrest-- requiring the driver to either squeeze in and then adjust or lean over the seat while standing outside with the ignition turned on.
- Third row seat is difficult to put back up.
|
|