Dubbed by Jaguar Land Rover as “the ultimate Discovery for off-road enthusiasts,” the new Land Rover Discovery SVX aims to blend all-terrain capability with a snarling V8.

It’s powered by the same supercharged 5.0-litre V8 which Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations plonked in the F-Type, though here it makes 386kW/625Nm rather than the 423kW/700Nm the F-Type scores.

However, off-roaders will know that the most important thing isn’t under the bonnet, but under the chassis.

Land Rover Discovery SVX rock

Benefits of the H-ARC design are that wheels are able to turn further, body control is increased and roll is reduced, therefore enabling more predictable movements while offroading.

In addition, Land Rover raised the air suspension and the vehicle’s aluminium monocoque, while adding long-travel dampers and redesigned knuckles.

Land Rover Discovery SVX interior

Just don’t scratch the forged 20-inch alloy wheels.

For extra traction, the SVX scores an active centre differential and an electronic rear locking diff which, along with a computerised “terrain response” system, allow for more grip.

Land Rover Discovery SVX rear

Availability and pricing for the Land Rover Discovery SVX have not yet been confirmed.