The second generation of Land Rover Discovery is known as the Discovery 2. Introduced in 1998, the second gen Discovery saw many interior and exterior upgrades in order to give the model a more cosmopolitan appearance. The Discovery 2 also featured a longer wheelbase in order to give passengers more room. Gas engined Discovery's were fitted with a range of V8 engine, while the diesel variant featured a turbocharged inline five. The model received a facelift for 2003 which featured distinctive front headlights. The Discovery 2 was in production until 2004 and was replaced by the Land Rover Discovery 3.