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The Lao Land Rover Company has unveiled the New Discovery Sport, the first in a new generation of Land Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) designs, at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane Capital on 22 May.
“Land Rover is arguably the UK’s most iconic car manufacturer and one of the most globally recognizable automotive brands. Millions of people around the world are familiar with the famous green oval emblem with the Land Rover words, and many have the pleasure of owning these amazing cars,” said the British Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Philip Malone.
“From its earliest origins as a vehicle produced by the Rover Company in the late 1940s, to the current range of quality four-wheel drive vehicles and ownership by the Tata Group, Land Rover has continued to innovate and change to reflect market demand,” he said.

New Discovery Sport debut in Vientiane on 22 May
By Manythone
(KPL) The Lao Land Rover Company has unveiled the New Discovery Sport, the first in a new generation of Land Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) designs, at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane Capital on 22 May.
“Land Rover is arguably the UK’s most iconic car manufacturer and one of the most globally recognizable automotive brands. Millions of people around the world are familiar with the famous green oval emblem with the Land Rover words, and many have the pleasure of owning these amazing cars,” said the British Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Philip Malone.
“From its earliest origins as a vehicle produced by the Rover Company in the late 1940s, to the current range of quality four-wheel drive vehicles and ownership by the Tata Group, Land Rover has continued to innovate and change to reflect market demand,” he said.
With the recent launch of Jaguar in Laos by Lao Land Rover, a range of Jaguars as well as Land Rover vehicles are now available in the Lao market, fully supported by Lao Land Rover as the official dealer. A new state-of-the art Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) showroom will be opening soon, underlining the commitment that JLR has to the Lao market.
“In the New Discovery Sport, we have a vehicle that is both “every inch a Land Rover” and “every inch a Discovery,” said the Regional Business Manager for Asia Pacific, Steve Martin.
“The New Discovery Sport is the most versatile and capable premium compact SUV on the market. Design leadership and engineering integrity have created the ultimate use of interior space with class-leading versatility and optional 5+2 seating with exceptional levels of quality, refinement and engineering excellence,” said Mr Martin.
The New Discovery Sport comes with a range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, stop/start technology, high pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy.
Lao Land Rover’s sales and service facilities can be found in Vientiane, Savannakhet (Central Laos), Pakse, and Luang Prabang.
Since 2009, Lao Land Rover has been providing its customers with the complete range of available Land Rover models, including Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Discovery 4, Freelander 2, Defender as well as Land Rover Genuine Parts.
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