The Land Rover Discovery has been voted the Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motor Writers (ASMW).
The fifth-generation Discovery was voted the best SUV of the year by the judging panel and then managed to hold off the challenge of all the other category winners to win the overall award.
President of the ASMW Stephen Park said: “Once again, the judging process was a difficult one due to the high standard of new models which have been launched in the last 12 months. However, from the moment ASMW members first drove the fifth-generation Discovery they were in no doubt that it’s one exceptional vehicle.
“Indeed, it’s the breadth of ability which makes the Discovery so special. This is a 4x4 that remains true to Land Rover’s traditional spirit of adventure – it really can climb mountains and ford streams – while also being brilliant around town, on country roads and motorways.
“We were particularly impressed by the mix of seven seater practicality coupled with luxury car refinement and incredible capability in both on and off-road situations.”
On collecting the award, Jeremy Hicks, managing director at Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: "We are delighted to be accepting this award. Discovery and Scotland are a perfect match come whatever the weather, whatever the terrain.
"I am also delighted to announce that in recognition of this award and the support of the Scottish people over the years, Land Rover will be providing the ASMW's chosen charity, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) with a Discovery for six months to see them through the winter. We are honoured to be supporting such a fundamental and worthy cause."
This follows on from the success of the Mk IV Discovery in 2009 and Range Rover Evoque in 2011 – making Land Rover the joint-most successful manufacturer during the award’s history alongside Jaguar.
