![]() But the jump from there to gen 3 is a big one. You can see the evolution from the first gen first released in 1989, to the second gen in 2004. The change from the second to third generation of the Discovery is quite a big one. The middle has smoother lines than the previous model, and the back is sort of rounded…… and that’s really all I can or want to say about the back. From the front it’s very modern looking, taking a lot of styling cues from the popular Evoque. But the Discovery is no small SUV at all, it’s massive when you stand beside it and it gets even bigger when you climb aboard. Yes, that’s a lot, and we didn’t even cover everything.įor some reason I always thought of the Discovery as one of Land Rover’s smaller SUV’s, maybe this is because of the Range Rover products which always seem to be much larger, in both presence and status. ![]() To name a few, 12 Way Grained Leather Memory Seats, 3 Zone Climate Control, Heated Windscreen & Washer Jets, Active Speed Limiter, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic Power Assisted Steering, Meridian 380W Sound System, Powered Tailgate, Electronic Air Suspension, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Front Axle Open Differential, Gradient Acceleration Control, Hill Descent Control with Off-Road ABS, Keyless Entry & Keyless Start, Roll Stability Control, Terrain Response 2™, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Trailer Stability Assist which requires an official Land Rover tow bar and 20″ 5 Split-Spoke wheels in Sparkle Silver. The HSE model we tested has an impressive array of standard features. ![]() The petrol has a combined fuel rating of 10.9 and the diesel 7.5. The petrol puts out 250kW of power and 450Nm of torque while the diesel puts out 190kW and 600Nm. Both are paired with a 4WD drivetrain and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The two engine specs available for the SE, HSE and HSE Luxury are the 3.0L supercharged V6 petrol and the 3.0L turbo V6 diesel engines. I will cover the engines, and the spec of the model we are testing. The range of options seems endless, so if you’re really keen, go and check out the Land Rover website. The Discovery SE is available from $114,900, the HSE is available from $126,900 and the HSE Luxury is available at $136,900. What surprised me was that each level, regardless of the engine option, were the same price – petrol or diesel. And within each of these spec levels, you have the option of petrol or diesel. The Discovery comes in three levels, the SE, HSE and HSE Luxury. And this is great news for our team and our followers, as we can now add this brand into the battle beside the other major SUV and off-road brands we currently review. The NHTSA and IIHS have not tested the Discovery for crash testing.This may surprise some of our followers, but this is officially the first Land Rover we have had the opportunity to test. Adaptive cruise control and active lane control are optional. ![]() The list now includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and blind-spot monitors, traffic sign recognition, driver condition monitor, a surround-view camera system, and keyless entry are all standard. More safety features are now standard for 2020. It's a different story with fuel economy, where the diesel is out front with 21 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined. The diesel is 500 pounds shy of that number. The 8-speed automatic is employed here as well.ĭespite the diesel's mountain of torque, the gas engine remains the towing champion, able to pull up to 8,201 pounds. Those looking for better fuel economy will want the 3.0-liter turbodiesel, which has 254 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed automatic hooks up to this engine and sends power to all four wheels via Land Rover's full-time all-wheel-drive system. Most Discovery models will be powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 that makes 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. It gets some cosmetic upgrades as well as a standard seven-seat layout. This off-roader might not have the chutzpah of the Range Rover, but it is no less adept at being both luxurious and capable.įor 2020, a number of convenience and safety features that were previously optional are now standard. Behind the soft and suave looks of 2020 Land Rover Discovery lies a genuine SUV that's ready to conquer almost any terrain.
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