The Land Rover Discovery Sport is set to make extensive use of technology following its 2017 makeover.
Buyers of the latest model will be able to make use of a new advanced tracking app – Tile. It is hoped the ability to keep track of vital objects such as wallets and keys will make it easier to get on the road.
The app makes use of small Bluetooth trackers attached to important items, which can then be tracked using Land Rover’s in-car infotainment system.
Peter Virk, Jaguar Land Rover’s director of connected technologies & apps, explained: “Losing your wallet or leaving your child’s sports kit behind isn’t just an inconvenience. The realisation you’ve mislaid something important can be a cause of distraction.
“Our unique partnership with Tile means customers can check the status of tagged items using Discovery Sport’s touchscreen, so forgotten items will be a thing of the past.”
The 2017 Discovery Sport will make use of the new InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, with a 10.2-inch touchscreen that is based around the look and feel of smartphones and tablets.