Land Rover Discovery

Discovery comes standard with 5 seat arrangement and offers 7 seat configuration with the optional package that costs $3,470 for two third-row seats. With the standard layout, Discovery offers unrivalled comfort and space for both front and second-row passengers. The clever use of space further refines the luxury and convenience. Discovery emphasises some of the best in class tech features. Like the optional Intelligent Seat Fold feature allows you to remotely, or via touchscreen and buttons fold/unfold the rear seats. This highlights the best in class versatility of Discovery that makes it an exceptional SUV. This year, Discovery has received a fewer upgrade to its standard list of connectivity features. Like, now Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are kept standard. Apart from this, unlike other Land Rover SUVs, Discovery doesn’t come with standard Head-up Display, and it costs extra $2420. Like this, there are many pricey optional features available with Discovery that doesn’t add much value to the comfort and style. Other than this, you’ll get upper and lower glove box compartment with SE and higher trims.

The standard features include footwell lights, air conditioning, 125W sound system with 6speakers, 10-inch high definition touchscreen display, and 12.3-inch interactive driver display that presents driving information, navigation, phone, and media. 

Discovery features an assertive exterior styling that is different from other models of Land Rover. It looks bigger, broader and taller. The streamlined character of this SUV is amplified by the unique front end that displays aggressive attitude. While the sleek exterior profile further heightens the design of Discovery. The same exterior treatment is carried to the rear end to perfect the overall presence of Discovery. Moreover, the base grade comes standard with Halogen headlights while the rest of variants come standard with LED headlights with signature DRL. Along with this, the Automatic High Beam Assist feature is standard with all the grades of Discovery. Front fog lights are not standard with the base two grades, and you have to pay an extra amount of $430. While the rear fog lights are kept standard across the lineup of Discovery. In the same fashion, the rear LED taillight is not available with the base grade S and costs $340 for second grade, but is standard with the higher variants of Discovery. The LED taillights further complete the exterior styling of Discovery and make it look more proficient and attractive. 

Discovery offers the best ride quality in the segment. However the same isn’t valid with the base grade S as it gets the coil suspension, that is not much effective for offroad touring. Excluding this grade, all the variants of Discovery come standard with Electronic Air Suspension. You can also get it with base grade by paying an extra $2,110. On the handling front, you’ll get electric power-assisted steering. It works actively and responds intuitively to your response according to the driving and road conditions. The cornering ability of Discovery is also appreciable and you won’t have to put extra efforts while turning this SUV even at high speeds. 

Land Rover Discovery is only available with two different diesel engines that are refined to deliver top-notch performance in extreme conditions. The newly inducted 3.0L V6 engine delivers the best power and torque numbers and is best suitable for off-road driving. Apart from this engine, the 2.0L i4 diesel engine can produce peak power and torque of 177 kW and 430 Nm. While ensuring combined fuel efficiency of 7.6L/100km. Moreover, the 3.0L V6 diesel engine can generate the maximum power of 225 kW and torque of 700 Nm. With this engine, you can get the combined fuel efficiency of 7.7L/100km.

To ensure hassle-free driving, both engines of Discovery are paired with 8-speed automatic transmission. The maximum towing capacity of Discovery is up to 3,500 kg. When towing, you can also make use of towing features that make it effortless to carry heavyweight. 

Most of the braking features are kept standard with all the grades of Discovery. You’ll get Emergency Brake Assist that automatically detects the pedestrians and applies brake when you fail to take action on time. Along with this, you’ll also get high-speed emergency braking with all the grades of Discovery.

Other standard features include ABS, EBD, and brake pad wear indicator that keep you informed about the performance of pads. In terms of safety features, most of the basic features are kept standard while many essential features are available with optional packages, that would cost you extra money. Like Blind Spot Assist is included in this yea Discovery but only comes as standard with HSE and HSE Luxury grades. You have to pay around $892 to get it with other variants of Discovery. The standard safety feature list comprises of Driver Condition Monitor, Lane Keep Assist, Speed Limiter, Perimetric Alarm, rear camera, and 6 airbags. 

In 2020, Discovery has emerged as a more capable SUV. It gets new tech and safety features to keep you guided and safe. Discovery is priced as per the competition, however when you go for additional optional features, then the overall cost of Discovery get much higher than its main rivals. Despite, Land Rover Discovery is still one of the best SUV that you can get in Australia.