What is it?
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II Kalahari
What's special about it?
This is the first Land Rover vehicle edition named after the Kalahari Desert in Africa; other models will soon follow suit. Wearing Borrego Yellow paint and geared for serious off-road duty with a "Saudi/Gulf states" specification front bumper/grille and beefy wraparound brush bar, this vehicle won't be confused with a run-of-the-mill Disco. Other unique features of the Kalahari include a roof rack that looks capable of carrying a downed rhino, specific 16-inch wheels wearing aggressive 255/65R16 tires, front and rear foglights and an appearance package consisting of badges and a fade-away black side graphic. If, while on a safari, the sounds of the wild animals outside the Kalahari get to be a bit much for you, a 12-speaker, 220-watt audio system and six-disc CD changer are at the ready to drown 'em out. Other cabin niceties include a gray and black interior scheme with seats covered in a washable Duragrain and Tetra fabric combination, silver interior accents for the dash and doors, dual power sunroofs and a Homelink system.
The Kalahari's mostly acronymic hardware is unchanged from the other Discovery models, meaning a 4.0-liter 188-horsepower V8, permanent four-wheel drive (with a two-speed transfer case), Hill Descent Control (HDC), traction control and ABS are all standard. Optional are Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) and Self-Leveling Suspension (SLS).
Slated to go on sale in October 2001 for an estimated base price of $40,000, only 150 Kalaharis will be produced.
Why should you care?
If one is looking for a) a Discovery that's different from the others in the country club's parking lot or b) a vehicle that's able to traverse most terrain while keeping its occupants comfortable, this may make sense. Other folks may wonder if it's worth $6,000 more than a standard Discovery. -- John DiPietro
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II Kalahari
What's special about it?
This is the first Land Rover vehicle edition named after the Kalahari Desert in Africa; other models will soon follow suit. Wearing Borrego Yellow paint and geared for serious off-road duty with a "Saudi/Gulf states" specification front bumper/grille and beefy wraparound brush bar, this vehicle won't be confused with a run-of-the-mill Disco. Other unique features of the Kalahari include a roof rack that looks capable of carrying a downed rhino, specific 16-inch wheels wearing aggressive 255/65R16 tires, front and rear foglights and an appearance package consisting of badges and a fade-away black side graphic. If, while on a safari, the sounds of the wild animals outside the Kalahari get to be a bit much for you, a 12-speaker, 220-watt audio system and six-disc CD changer are at the ready to drown 'em out. Other cabin niceties include a gray and black interior scheme with seats covered in a washable Duragrain and Tetra fabric combination, silver interior accents for the dash and doors, dual power sunroofs and a Homelink system.
The Kalahari's mostly acronymic hardware is unchanged from the other Discovery models, meaning a 4.0-liter 188-horsepower V8, permanent four-wheel drive (with a two-speed transfer case), Hill Descent Control (HDC), traction control and ABS are all standard. Optional are Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) and Self-Leveling Suspension (SLS).
Slated to go on sale in October 2001 for an estimated base price of $40,000, only 150 Kalaharis will be produced.
Why should you care?
If one is looking for a) a Discovery that's different from the others in the country club's parking lot or b) a vehicle that's able to traverse most terrain while keeping its occupants comfortable, this may make sense. Other folks may wonder if it's worth $6,000 more than a standard Discovery. -- John DiPietro
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