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As we draw ever closer to its release date, excitement for Land Rover's forthcoming midsize crossover, the all-new 2017 Discovery, continues to build.

Wondering why that is?

Then, check the clip below. Here now to highlight some of the Discovery's choicest qualities is MotorWeek reviewer Lauren Morrison:

Shoppers seeking a brilliantly appointed base model are bound to get just that with the Discovery SE.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 19-inch wheels, a hands-free power liftgate, automatic wipers, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone auto climate control, leather upholstery ...

How could Land Rover make its eponymous Range Rover Evoque SUV any better? Active Driveline, Adaptive Dynamics and torque vectoring control already make it a hard-charging, multi-terrain dynamo. How about throwing in the experience of a convertible design? "Wait," you say "On an SUV?" Indeed, Land Rover did, in fact, make that dream a reality.

Believe it. Range Rover Evoque is a paragon of commanding all sorts of road, its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine shelling out up to 240 horsepower with the go-getter feel provided by four-wheel drive, making it capable of hitting speeds of up to 60 mph in…

If you're seeking a fresh face amongst the "same old same" that is much of the luxury SUV segment, we here at Land Rover Houston North feel you might like to meet our esteemed British automaker's soon-to-be-released family hauler, the all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery.

And why is that?

The informational video below should help spell things out. Have a looksee right here:

Served up standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Land Rover's legendary four-wheel-drive system, the Discovery is available with your choice of one of two engine options.

The first is a supercharged ...

The Range Rover Sport has been designed for drivers. The cockpit, which features ergonomically-designed controls, is focused entirely on providing an engaging, instinctive driving experience.

The #RangeRoverSport is designed to provide dynamic on-road agility with a driver focussed design. https://t.co/ln8smlvS3y ?? @joelschat pic.twitter.com/Htv45053tI

— Land Rover (@LandRover) October 16, 2016

If you're seeking a luxury SUV that's engineered for adventure, the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is ultimate means of transportation!

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the rare luxury SUV that's designed to tackle challenging terrain like rock, mud, sand or whatever gets in your way. Standard four-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine help provide equally capable performance whether you're cruising down the highway or charting a new course!

There's no limit to the amount of luxury crossovers available to drivers in the Houston, TX. But, there's only one crossover that does it all and it's the 2017 Range Rover Evoque by Land Rover!

Competition is fierce, but the Evoque stands out from its competitors with all-road capability, luxurious amenities and myriad tech features. It's why the 2017 Evoque is the ultimate crossover for cruising around town or blazing a new trail on off-road terrain!

 

A wild surprise awaited @aaronbhall and his friends when they got back to the #LandRover #DiscoverySport after a hike. This guy seemed to like the car as much as they did. #Adventure #LandRover #CarsofInstagram #4x4 #OffRoad #britishcolumbiacircuit @explorelander @saint.cc

A photo posted by Land Rover (@landrover) on Aug 7, 2016 at 5:48am PDT

It's certainly rare to drive a luxury SUV that's equipped for off-road adventure, but that's precisely what you'll be treated to in the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport!