Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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Land Rover Discovery

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Price £47, 680-£70,460

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REPLACING the previousLandRover Discoverywasnoeasytask, but

the modelchargedwithcarryingthebatonhaskept allthevirtuesthat

made the Discosopopular.It’sstillaseven-seaterwith the abilityto

takeyouoveralmost anyterrain,butitshould usemuchlessfuel in

the processandis burstingwith thelatestsafety kit.

Third-rowDiscoverypassengers willfind their kneesnolongerrub

on the seat in front and there’s moreheadroom,too.And when all

seven seats areinuse, there’sstillauseableboot.Withamorecar-like

structurethanits predecessor,thelatestDiscoveryisastaggering

450kglighter.ThismeansLandRover’s 2.0-litredieselhasenough

powerfor thesizeable SUV,and offersimprovedfuel economy.

Allcarshaveseven seats, airsuspension anda‘poweredinner

tailgate’, whichgivesyousomewheretosit when out and about,

butyouhave toupgradetoSEtrim ifyouwantleather seats.

AfterEuroNCAPtesting, the Discoverywasawarded themaximum

fivestars,while autonomousemergency brakingandlane-departure

warningare standard. Overall, the Discoveryisadesirablefamily

SUV.Onlytheslightlycontentiousstylingblots itsreportcard–the

rounded sylingandbulkyrear aren’tuniversallyadmired.

“The Discoveryoffer slotsofspace

and ability, plus surprising economy,

but it doesn’t come cheap”

Punchy2.0diesel,relaxing

to drive, seatsseven adults

Toomany extras ,expensive,

higher emissions than rivals

Engines:2.0petrol,2.0&3.0 diesel

Tr ims:S, SE,Landmark,HSE,HSE Luxury

Economy:26-34mpg

Road tax:£465

0-62:7. 0-8.3s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 4.5/ 5

Ourpick

2.0SD4

SE

£54,360

Owners’ rating

★★★★★★★★★4.0/5