Jaguar Land Rover's new model launches ClearSight technology to make the hood "invisible"

Imagine being able to see through the bonnet to see obstacles such as rocks or curbs in the road when driving off-road or in challenging urban environments. Six years ago, the Land Rover Discovery Vision concept car introduced the world's first ClearSight Ground View technology, which enabled a transparent bonnet and made the above imagination come true. Last year, the technology appeared on the new Range Rover Evoque model, and this year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport also uses the technology.

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According to foreign media reports, the technology can see a camera view of the ground in front of the vehicle on the large central touch screen. Under normal circumstances, the driver cannot see the situation in this area, but Ground View allows the driver to see the situation "through" the hood.

Cameras in the front grille and door mirrors project images onto the central touchscreen, providing a 180-degree virtual view of what is ahead and below the vehicle. This technology maintains visibility when traversing extreme terrain and high kerbs in city centres, making the Discovery Sport and Evoque the ideal vehicles for traversing the urban jungle, the real jungle and everything in between.

ClearSight Ground View also works with the optional 360-degree surround view camera to make driving both on and off the road even more satisfying in the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. The system uses four digital cameras around the vehicle to provide a bird's-eye view of what's happening outside the vehicle, almost like a drone hovering a few meters in the air. The cameras can also display multiple views of the outside environment at the same time to help drivers maneuver in and out of tight parking spaces, making tricky situations where they need to give way easier.

Land Rover ClearSight technology has also been extended to the interior rearview mirrors of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which can be transformed into a high-definition video screen at the touch of a button.

The new Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque have an additional camera installed on the antenna roof at the rear of the car. The digital display embedded in the rearview mirror will show the video captured by the camera, widening the viewing angle by 50 degrees, thereby improving the driver's field of vision. In addition, the camera is equipped with a protective device to prevent mud and water from dirtying the lens, and is also equipped with a hydrophobic coating to prevent water mist. Even if the camera is blocked in special circumstances, the driver can switch to a traditional car rearview mirror by simply pressing the switch under the rearview mirror device.

By displaying the rear-view camera image on the interior rear-view mirror, the driver's view is not obstructed by rear-seat passengers or large items, while also providing clearer visibility in low-light conditions. The ClearSight interior rear-view mirror is standard on the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque HSE models and Range Rover Evoque First Edition, and is also available as an option on all Jaguar Land Rover models.

These latest visibility-enhancing features ensure the new Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque and the upcoming Land Rover New Defender meet the digital needs of the whole family, providing convenience and safety for users.