Last year, Land Rover upped its game in the seven-passenger luxury SUV stakes with the Discovery, an entry-level three-row model that replaced the LR4; this year, Land Rover has given one of its newest designs a few tweaks in an effort to keep it fresh for as long as possible.
Key among these is the addition of a diesel engine option for the entry-level SE trim and a 10-inch infotainment display that's now standard across the range. Automatic emergency braking is standard in all models too, and HSE and HSE Luxury can be optioned with Land Rover's new second-generation head-up display and a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. Those tech treats join things like a waterproof "activity key" that can be worn like a FitBit.
The changes don't come free -- Land Rover has upped the Disco's entry price by $2,400 -- but the additions to the list of standard kit are high-value changes that will keep this SUV competitive in a busy vehicle segment.
Engine choices remain a 3.0L supercharged V6 that makes 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque and a 3.0L turbodiesel good for 254 hp and 443 lb-ft. Both are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4WD with Terrain Response.
Carried over from last year is an optional advanced tow assist system that lets the driver aim the trailer using the Terrain Response dial while the car worries about the necessary steering inputs. There's also a height-adjustable rear suspension to help line up car and trailer and a trailer stability assist system. The Disco boasts a trailer tow rating of 3,500 kg.
The seven-passenger interior that's standard in HSE Luxury trim and optional in SE and HSE models and makes the Discovery a competitor to the likes of the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7, only with Land Rover's well-known off-road abilities, which are augmented in HSE Luxury trim by the addition of a two-speed transfer case.
Entry-level SE grade includes seating for five, 19-inch wheels, a fixed panoramic glass roof, 10-inch infotainment display, automatic headlamps, power folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic emergency braking, rear parking aid, 12-way power front seats, and a 250-watt 10-speaker sound system.
The HSE trim adds 20-inch wheels, panoramic sliding glass roof, LED headlamps, fog lights, reverse camera, front parking sensor, keyless entry, power tailgate, and a 10.0-inch navigation display system.
The Luxury trim adds two-speed transfer case, air suspension, chrome door handles, 16-way power seats, seating for seven, power-folding third row, tri-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, and an 825-watt 14-speaker Meridian sound system.
