How automatic terrain response systems work
The first version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response system was introduced in the Discovery in 2005, after four years of development.
The system uses a rotary selector in the middle console, through which the driver can choose between various driving modes to best suit the terrain. The computer will then automatically adjust a myriad combinations of electronic settings to optimise traction, agility and control, as per the driver’s chosen setting.
Essentially then, the computer changes everything from the throttle, the traction control, the ride height, the ABS and so on, to provide the best solution for the specific challenge at hand. Typical examples of settings include rock, mud, sand, snow and so on.
It’s all terribly clever. For instance, when you are rock crawling…
