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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
| 11.4" touchscreen | Driver Convenience |
| 3D surround camera | Driver Convenience |
| Adaptive cruise control | Driver Convenience |
| Blind spot assist | Driver Convenience |
| Driver condition monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Electric power assisted steering (EPAS) | Driver Convenience |
| Front and rear parking aids | Driver Convenience |
| Lane keep assist | Driver Convenience |
| Pivi pro connected | Driver Convenience |
| Power inner tailgate | Driver Convenience |
| Rear collision monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Rear traffic monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Remote | Driver Convenience |
| Remote boot release | Driver Convenience |
| Speed proportional steering | Driver Convenience |
| Sport shift selector | Driver Convenience |
| Traffic sign recognition adaptive speed limiter | Driver Convenience |
| Trip computer | Driver Convenience |
| Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience |
| Wade Sensing | Driver Convenience |
| Android Auto | Entertainment |
| Apple CarPlay | Entertainment |
| Digital Audio Broadcast radio-DAB | Entertainment |
| Dynamic volume control | Entertainment |
| Front and rear 12V with front USB incl. USB C in centre console, USB C in central stowage, USB A and C in UIP, 2 USB C, 1 USB A in R2 and 2 USB in R3 | Entertainment |
| Acoustic laminated windscreen | Exterior Features |
| Animated directional indicators | Exterior Features |
| Auto dimming rear view mirror | Exterior Features |
| Auto High Beam Assist | Exterior Features |
| Automatic headlight levelling | Exterior Features |
| Centre high mounted stop light | Exterior Features |
| D300 badge | Exterior Features |
| Darkened LED tail lights | Exterior Features |
| Electric heated/power fold memory door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side | Exterior Features |
| Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti-trap | Exterior Features |
| Heated rear window | Exterior Features |
| Heated windscreen | Exterior Features |
| Metal treadplates with R-Dynamic branding | Exterior Features |
| Obscured row 2 and row 3 windows | Exterior Features |
| Privacy glass | Exterior Features |
| Puddle lights | Exterior Features |
| Rain sensitive windscreen wipers | Exterior Features |
| Rear fog lights | Exterior Features |
| Rear wash wiper | Exterior Features |
| Variable intermittent wiper | Exterior Features |
| Central hinged twin lidded storage | Interior Features |
| First and second row door bins | Interior Features |
| Fixed bulkhead behind row1 | Interior Features |
| Footwell lights | Interior Features |
| Front passenger seat ISOFIX points | Interior Features |
| Glovebox storage | Interior Features |
| High sided rubber mats | Interior Features |
| In-facia storage | Interior Features |
| Loadspace hooks | Interior Features |
| Loadspace light | Interior Features |
| Loadspace rubber mat | Interior Features |
| Lockable glove box | Interior Features |
| Lower centre console storage | Interior Features |
| Luggage tie downs in loadspace | Interior Features |
| Multi function steering wheel | Interior Features |
| Overhead lighting console | Interior Features |
| Rear isofix | Interior Features |
| Shopping bag hook | Interior Features |
| Standard leather steering wheel | Interior Features |
| Third row storage | Interior Features |
| Twin front cupholders with cover | Interior Features |
| Two zone climate control | Interior Features |
| Under floor stowage | Interior Features |
| Online pack with data plan - Discovery | Packs |
| R-dynamic black exterior pack - Discovery SE | Packs |
| Customer configurable autolock | Passive Safety |
| Electronic traction control | Passive Safety |
| Emergency braking | Passive Safety |
| Front side airbags | Passive Safety |
| Power operated child locks | Passive Safety |
| Seat belt reminder | Passive Safety |
| Immobiliser | Security |
| Intrusion sensor | Security |
| Keyless entry system | Security |
| Locking wheel nuts | Security |
| Perimeter and volumetric alarm | Security |
| Remote central locking | Security |
| 12V power sockets | Technical |
| ABS and EBA | Technical |
| Adaptive dynamics | Technical |
| Brake pre-fill technology | Technical |
| CBC - (Cornering brake control) | Technical |
| Dynamic stability control | Technical |
| Electronic air suspension | Technical |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Technical |
| Front axle open differential | Technical |
| Gradient acceleration control | Technical |
| Hill Descent Control | Technical |
| Hill launch assist | Technical |
| Particulate filter (DPF) | Technical |
| Push button start | Technical |
| Roll stability control | Technical |
| Torque vectoring brake | Technical |
| Trailer stability assist | Technical |
| All terrain tyres | Wheels |
| Metallic - Byron Blue |
| Metallic - Eiger grey |
| Metallic - Hakuba silver |
| Metallic - Lantau bronze |
| Metallic - Portofino blue |
| Metallic - Santorini black |
| Metallic - Yulong white |
| Premium metallic - Carpathian Grey |
| Premium metallic - Charente grey |
| Premium metallic - Silicon Silver |
| Solid - Fuji white |
| Cost (exc VAT) | VAT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtray | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Cigar lighter | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Advanced tow assist | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| All terrain progress control | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Electrically deployable towbar | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Terrain Response 2 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| All terrain progress control | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Configurable Terrain Response | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Terrain Response 2 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Twin speed transfer box | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Registration Fee | On The Road | £55.00 | £0.00 |
| Delivery | On The Road | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | £345.00 | £0.00 |
| Analogue dials with central TFT display | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Head up display | Driver Convenience | £900.00 | £180.00 |
| Homelink (garage door opener) | Driver Convenience | £183.33 | £36.67 |
| Interactive Driver display | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Powered gesture tailgate/boot lid | Driver Convenience | £370.83 | £74.17 |
| Powered tailgate/boot lid | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Secure tracker | Driver Convenience | £458.33 | £91.67 |
| Secure tracker pro | Driver Convenience | £591.67 | £118.33 |
| Wifi enabled with data plan | Driver Convenience | £366.67 | £73.33 |
| Wireless device charging | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Wireless device charging with phone signal booster | Driver Convenience | £250.00 | £50.00 |
| Meridian sound system - 12 speaker + subwoofer, 14 channel amplifier, 400W | Entertainment | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Meridian surround sound system - 14 speaker + subwoofer, 18 channel amplifier, 700W | Entertainment | £183.33 | £36.67 |
| Sound system | Entertainment | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Advanced tow assist | Exterior Features | £320.83 | £64.17 |
| Black contrast roof | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Black roof rails | Exterior Features | £275.00 | £55.00 |
| Body colour roof | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Detachable tow bar | Exterior Features | £650.00 | £130.00 |
| Electrically deployable towbar | Exterior Features | £1,025.00 | £205.00 |
| Front fog lights | Exterior Features | £145.83 | £29.17 |
| Headlight power wash | Exterior Features | £166.67 | £33.33 |
| Heated washer jets | Exterior Features | £91.67 | £18.33 |
| Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL | Exterior Features | £333.33 | £66.67 |
| Metallic paint | Exterior Features | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Premium LED headlights with signature DRL | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Premium metallic paint | Exterior Features | £1,441.67 | £288.33 |
| Solar attenuating windscreen | Exterior Features | £183.33 | £36.67 |
| Solid paint | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 18 way heated electric grained leather memory front seats with captains armrest + manual height adjust headrest + 4way power lumbar support | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 20 way heated and cooled, electric windsor Leather memory front seat with captains armrest + power height adjust headrest + 4way power lumbar support | Interior Features | £666.67 | £133.33 |
| 20 way heated, cooled, massage electric windsor Leather memory front seat with captains armrest, power height adj headrest + 4way power lumbar support | Interior Features | £1,333.33 | £266.67 |
| Cabin lighting | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Cabin pre-conditioning with remote control fob and timer uisng fuel burning heater | Interior Features | £1,041.67 | £208.33 |
| Configurable cabin lighting | Interior Features | £166.67 | £33.33 |
| Duoleather upholstery | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Ebony Morzine headlining | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Electric adjustable steering column | Interior Features | £312.50 | £62.50 |
| Front centre console cooler compartment | Interior Features | £375.00 | £75.00 |
| Heated steering wheel | Interior Features | £191.67 | £38.33 |
| Manual adjustable steering column | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Windsor leather upholstery | Interior Features | £750.00 | £150.00 |
| Advanced off road capability pack - Discovery SE/HSE | Packs | £570.83 | £114.17 |
| Smokers pack with astray - Master | Packs | £33.33 | £6.67 |
| Towing pack - Discovery | Packs | £1,375.00 | £275.00 |
| Metallic - Byron Blue | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Eiger grey | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Hakuba silver | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Lantau bronze | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Portofino blue | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Santorini black | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Metallic - Yulong white | Paintwork | £745.83 | £149.17 |
| Premium metallic - Carpathian Grey | Paintwork | £1,441.67 | £288.33 |
| Premium metallic - Charente grey | Paintwork | £1,441.67 | £288.33 |
| Premium metallic - Silicon Silver | Paintwork | £1,441.67 | £288.33 |
| Solid - Fuji white | Paintwork | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| First aid kit | Passive Safety | £45.83 | £9.17 |
| Active rear locking differential | Technical | £900.00 | £180.00 |
| All terrain progress control | Technical | £145.83 | £29.17 |
| Configurable Terrain Response | Technical | £183.33 | £36.67 |
| Single speed transfer box | Technical | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Terrain Response 2 Auto | Technical | £91.67 | £18.33 |
| Twin speed transfer box | Technical | £258.33 | £51.67 |
| Duoleather - Ebony, Ebony/Ebony colourway, Ebony morzine headlining | Trim | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Full extended leather upgrade | Trim | £850.00 | £170.00 |
| Gloss black trim finisher | Trim | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Natural charcoal oak veneer | Trim | £291.67 | £58.33 |
| Natural shadow oak veneer | Trim | £291.67 | £58.33 |
| Shadow aluminium trim finisher | Trim | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Titanium mesh trim finisher | Trim | £291.67 | £58.33 |
| Windsor leather - Ebony, Ebony/Ebony colourway, Ebony morzine headlining | Trim | £750.00 | £150.00 |
| 20" alloy wheels - style 5011 in satin dark grey | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 20" alloy wheels - style 5122 in satin dark grey | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 20" full size alloy spare wheel | Wheels | £675.00 | £135.00 |
| 21" alloy wheels - style 5025 in gloss black | Wheels | £520.83 | £104.17 |
| 21" alloy wheels - style 5123 | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 21" alloy wheels - style 5123 in gloss dark grey with contrast diamond turned finish | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 21" full size alloy spare wheel | Wheels | £758.33 | £151.67 |
| 22" alloy wheels - style 5011 | Wheels | £916.67 | £183.33 |
| 22" alloy wheels - style 5124 in gloss black | Wheels | £1,437.50 | £287.50 |
| 22" alloy wheels - style 5124 in gloss dark grey with contrast diamond turned finish | Wheels | £916.67 | £183.33 |
| 22" full size alloy spare wheel | Wheels | £841.67 | £168.33 |
| Reduced section alloy spare wheel | Wheels | £125.00 | £25.00 |
| Tyre repair kit | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available | |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 221 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 231 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 221 | |
| Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes | |
| Bore | Engine and Drive Train | 83 | |
| Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes | |
| CC | Engine and Drive Train | 2996 | |
| Compression Ratio | Engine and Drive Train | 15.5:1 | |
| Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER | |
| Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE | |
| Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 6 | |
| Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | NORTH SOUTH | |
| Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available | |
| Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL | |
| Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL | |
| Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 8 SPEED | |
| Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No | |
| Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 24 | |
| Stroke | Engine and Drive Train | 92.3 | |
| Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC | |
| EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.4 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.8 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.4 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.5 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 32.1 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.5 | |
| Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | No | |
| Badge Engine CC | General | 3.0 | |
| Badge Power | General | 300 | |
| Based On ID | General | Not Available | |
| Battery AH | General | 90 | |
| Battery Volts | General | 12 | |
| Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available | |
| Clutch | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Description | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Series | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available | |
| Exhaust System | General | CATALYTIC CONVERTER | |
| Front Brakes | General | VENTILATED DISCS | |
| Front Suspension | General | AIR | |
| Generation Mark | General | 3 | |
| Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No | |
| Hand Brake | General | REAR WHEELS | |
| Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available | |
| Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available | |
| Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | General | 6 | |
| Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | General | 3 | |
| NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available | |
| NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available | |
| NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available | |
| NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Not Available | |
| NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available | |
| NCAP Safety Assist % | General | Not Available | |
| Rear Brakes | General | VENTILATED DISCS | |
| Rear Suspension | General | AIR | |
| Relative Height | General | H1 | |
| Relative Length | General | L1 | |
| Running Cost League Headings | General | MEDIUM | |
| Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 | |
| Service Interval Mileage | General | 21000 | |
| Special Edition | General | No | |
| Special Order | General | No | |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | General | Unlimited | |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | General | 3 | |
| Steering | General | PAS RACK AND PINION | |
| Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 | |
| Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available | |
| 0 to 62 mph (secs) | Performance | 6.8 | |
| BHP | Performance | 300 | |
| Engine Power KW | Performance | 221 | |
| Engine Power RPM | Performance | 4000 | |
| Engine Torque LBS.FT | Performance | 479 | |
| Engine Torque MKG | Performance | 66.3 | |
| Engine Torque NM | Performance | 650 | |
| Engine Torque RPM | Performance | 1500 | |
| Top Speed | Performance | 130 | |
| Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP | |
| RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 | |
| Alloys? | Tyres | Yes | |
| Automatic Clutch | Tyres | Yes | |
| Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available | |
| Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available | |
| Space Saver? | Tyres | No | |
| Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available | |
| Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 275/45 R21 | |
| Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 275/45 R21 | |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT | |
| Wheel Style | Tyres | STYLE 5123 | |
| Wheel Type | Tyres | 21" ALLOY | |
| Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 858 | |
| Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1888 | |
| Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available | |
| Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4956 | |
| Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 842 | |
| Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 1638 | |
| Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1411 | |
| Lower Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1150 | |
| Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 842 | |
| Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1175 | |
| Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available | |
| Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available | |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 12.41 | |
| Turning Circle - Wall to Wall | Vehicle Dimensions | 12.84 | |
| Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 926 | |
| Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2923 | |
| Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2000 | |
| Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2220 | |
| Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 89 | |
| Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 6690 | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3190 | |
| Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 2 | |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available | |
| Max. Roof Load | Weight and Capacities | 80 | |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 3500 | |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 | |
| Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2304 | |
| No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 2 | |
| Payload | Weight and Capacities | 886 | |
| Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1500 | |
| Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1900 |
There's nothing quite like a Land Rover Discovery and the improved version of this fifth generation model continues to offer the toughest, the most practical and the most capable choice in the large SUV sector. Enhancements include a smarter look, the adoption of MHEV mild hybrid engine technology and a much higher standard of media connectivity from the revised cabin. Yet the Discovery remains a supremely practical choice for up to seven adults and is an easy class-leader off the beaten track. In the large family SUV segment, there's nothing quite like it.
Without the Discovery model line, it's doubtful whether the Land Rover brand would even exist today. Launched back in 1989, the original version merely bolted more spacious bodywork onto an aging Range Rover chassis, but the sales it generated were enough to save the company. They also financed a more sophisticated five cylinder air suspended model in 1998 at the same time as the company's engineers were busily beavering away at something much better, third generation Discovery3 of 2004 which was ultimately developed into the Discovery4 of 2009. It took a further eight years before this more unusually-styled fifth generation model arrived, a car now thoroughly enhanced with JLR's latest MHEV electrified engine tech and media features. Potentially then, lots to look forward to.
There's still something very special about a place behind the wheel of a Discovery. In contrast to more car-like rivals, it's not a cockpit-like experience with all the controls angled towards you as they would be in, say a Range Rover Sport. No, this is different - a place of command: a place to do business with the elements, be they the snake-infested swamps of the rainy season in the Serengeti or the snarled-up traffic of a wet windy morning on the school run. This improved version of the fifth generation model gets a more capable Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system and Jaguar Land Rover's latest engine tech, all the units paired with a smooth and responsive ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox. Only the entry-level P300 four cylinder 300hp petrol variant does without electrified assistance. Otherwise, the brand's 48V MHEV mild hybrid tech features across the line-up's remaining three 3.0-litre six cylinder powerplants. Most will want one of the diesels, either the D250, which has 570Nm of torque and 249PS; or the D300, which offers 650Nm of torque and 300hp. There's also a six cylinder petrol variant, the P360, with 500Nm of torque and 360hp. All variants get impressive towing capability, the diesel variants offering a class-leading 3,500kg braking towing total. Plus Land Rover has developed clever technology to make this towing ability more accessible. Advanced Tow Assist is an ingenious development which allows drivers to complete potentially difficult reversing manoeuvres when towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with ease. As before, there's class-leading off road ability thanks to permanent 4WD and the standard 'Terrain Response' system. An optional Configurable Terrain Response set-up allows drivers to fine-tune the Discovery's throttle mapping, gearbox shift points, steering and suspension settings to suit their preferences and requirements.
All the usual Discovery styling cues remain firmly in evidence - the clamshell bonnet, the stepped roof and the highly visible C-pillar. Visual changes to this improved Discovery are subtle. The signature LED headlights create a more purposeful look, plus there are animated sweeping front and rear indicators and a body-colour front fender vent. There are smarter signature LED rear lights too, which are joined across the back of vehicle by a new Gloss Black panel. Customers can also make their Discovery more eye-catching with an optional 'R-Dynamic' pack, which brings a revised front bumper and more purposeful Gloss Black and Shadow Atlas exterior accents. Inside, the key change is the adoption of JLR's latest 'Pivi Pro' centre-dash infotainment monitor with its bigger 11.4-inch full-HD touchscreen. This offers more immediate response, over-the-air updates, plus dual-SIM technology with LTE modems. It complements the 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display digital instrument cluster screen, which can include a high-definition 3D navigation mapping. The steering wheel and gear selector have been re-styled too. The second row seats have been redesigned with longer, thicker cushions, better lateral support and careful seat profiling. But the fold-out third row chairs are no more comfortable than before. We like the Discovery's stadium seating configuration, which sees each row of seats positioned higher than the one in front, ensuring every seat is the best seat in the house. Unlike some of this car's 7-seat SUV rivals, the third row chairs are designed for adults as well as kids. Auto Access Height technology reduces the ride-height by up to 40mm as passengers prepare to enter or exit the vehicle. You can specify a gesture-controlled powered inner tailgate and even with all three seating rows upright, there's still 258-litres of luggage space. With the first two seating rows in place, there's 1,137-litres of room. With everything folded, that rises to 2,391-litres.
Prices start at around £52,000; that's for the base D250 diesel variant. You'll need around £4,000 more to graduate up to the gutsier D300. The base P300 petrol version costs around £53,000. There are three trim levels; 'S', 'R-Dynamic S' and 'R-Dynamic SE' and pricing rises up to around £65,000. There's also a Discovery Commercial van variant. A key standard equipment feature across the range is the 'Pivi Pro' infotainment system. And you're going to want to look at options like the 'Activity Key', a wristband that allows you to dispense with the usual key for when you're engaged in lifestyle country activities. Other key extras include a cabin ioniser, a head-up display and a gesture-controlled tailgate. There are various optional Meridian sound systems. And we'd also want Land Rover's Click and Go tablet holders, incorporated into the front seatbacks. The easy-to-use system also includes USB-A charging sockets that are perfectly located to minimise trailing wires. Using the onboard 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, which is capable of linking up to eight devices, rear passengers can be entertained on even the longest journeys. You should also consider the upgraded 'Terrain Response 2' driving modes system, which adds extra drive modes and a set-and-forget 'auto' setting.
It would be wrong to say that the MHEV mild hybrid engine tech has transformed this Discovery's running costs because it hasn't, but it's made a useful difference and has kept efficiency competitive. MHEV tech is based around use of a Belt integrated Starter Generator in the engine bay to harvest energy usually lost under deceleration, which is then stored in a 48V lithium-ion battery located beneath the rear load space. It's able to redeploy the stored energy to assist the engine under acceleration, while also delivering a more refined and responsive stop/start system. Let's get to the WLTP figures, starting with the diesels. Both the D250 and the D300 manage 33.5mpg on the combined cycle and 221g/km of CO2. It's a different story with the conventional P300 four cylinder petrol variant of course - 25.0mpg and 255g/km of CO2. Even the faster six cylinder P360 petrol variant does better (thanks to its MHEV tech), managing 26.4mpg and 241g/km. Of course, the driver will need to play his or her part in pursuit of cleanliness and frugality, selecting the 'Terrain Response' system's 'ECO' mode as often as possible and keeping an eye on the 'Eco Data' part of the infotainment screen. Here, you get various screen options. There's one that shows you the 'Energy Impact' of various electrical items. And another with so-called 'Eco Tips' that are supposed to improve your frugality. More useful is the 'Driving Style' display that marks your driving efficiency from 1 to 5 in three areas - 'acceleration', 'speed and engine' and 'braking' and gives you a percentage-based 'Driving Score' as a result. There's also a 'History' screen that graphically shows your recent efforts at frugality, awarding you a little trophy for your most economical journey.
The world takes on a different appearance from behind the wheel of a Land Rover Discovery. At the helm, you know you're in a car that can take on just about anything, be that a seven-up trip to the Alps or a relaxing ride home on a wet and slippery winter's night. But it's only when you put it through its paces in properly extreme terrain that the genius in its design becomes fully apparent. How can a car capable of such extremes on the rough stuff be so utterly easy to use on the school run? Only Land Rover knows. The more sophisticated design and clever in-car connectivity improvements of the enhanced version of this fifth generation model are welcome but ultimately, the recipe is as before. There's a clever, classless feel about this car that nothing else can quite replicate. Other rival SUVs claim to be tough but at the wheel, you're always a little hesitant to see them prove that. A Discovery's different, a uniquely capable SUV and a British success story that we should be proud of.
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3.0 D300 R-dynamic Se Commercial Auto van.
