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Now sharing a platform with the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport the new ‘Disco’ has a much more modern look and feel to it, leaving the utilitarian approach of previous models behind. Now on it’s fifth generation this iteration of the Land Rover Discovery first went on sale in the UK at the beginning of 2017. Land Rover Manufacturer's Warranty until May 2021 And in spite of trying two different SIM cards, I haven’t yet get the Discovery’s connected services to work, either.- Including Rear Seat Entertainment (£2,265) & Fixed Side Steps (£1,141) But when it decides to say goodbye to a Bluetooth connection mid-phone call, it’s had me shouting at it. It’s not the greatest set-up in the world anyway, with dated graphics and tediously slow reactions to inputs. We’ve also had issues with the infotainment system that decides to power itself down on occasion. I’m not a fan of the fold-down section in the boot that just seems to get in the way (a pointless nod to the split tailgate in the old model), but the bigger problem is that the powered boot door is temperamental. The boot opening is huge, too, which means we’ve been impressed so far with the Land Rover’s real-world practicality. This rises to 1,137 litres with the rearmost seats folded down, so it’s one of the most practical cars on our test fleet. In seven-seat form the Disco has 258 litres of luggage space. I’m always impressed by how the driving position is spot on – including armrests in just the right places – and there are numerous handy cubbies and a fridge in between the front seats (although it would be handy if it could have reminded me that my daughter had put a salad in there and forgotten about it). Part of the Discovery’s appeal has always been the thoughtful touches that make it so easy to live with – and this latest model is no different. I think they liked the excuse to see the rear seats being raised and lowered from the dash or from the Land Rover app on my phone. With loads of space for the five of us plus Leia the Labrador (who appreciated the ability to lower the suspension to make it easier for her to jump in and out), it was great for long journeys and running errands.Įven seats six and seven got regular outings without the usual moaning from my six-foot-two-inch sons about sitting in the back. But when it’s cleaned up and the sun is shining, it looks great and, yes, I’ve even managed to grow to quite like that offset rear plate – although I’m definitely in the minority in the office.Īs for the rest of the Fowler family, they loved the car. Its ability to shrug off some of the worst potholes and deepest puddles I’ve ever seen near my Buckinghamshire home also came in handy during the horrible winter. The Discovery is an incredible motorway cruiser – quiet and comfortable – while it’s just as relaxing on my sometimes tiresome commute. It’s an interior I spent plenty of time in, covering around 15,000 miles in just eight months. Used Land Rover Discovery (Mk5, 2017-date) review.New Land Rover Discovery Si6 2018 review.New Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition 2022 review.Land Rover Discovery (Mk1, 1989-1998) icon review.New Land Rover Discovery 5 vs 4, 3, 2 and 1.I put my car up against Patrick’s 1998 Defender 110 with its straight-six BMW petrol engine, but while he was having to manually select low range or lock the centre diff, all I had to do was choose the right setting in the Terrain Response system and let the car do the work. Off-roading has never been simpler.” High praise indeed, and another reason why the Discovery is our reigning Car of the Year. “You could drive it off the dealership floor and then carry on to Cape Town. “The new Discovery is without a doubt the most capable Land Rover currently on sale,” he told me. What Patrick doesn’t know about Land Rovers and off-roading hasn’t been written, so his view was worth getting. So I enlisted the help of colleague Patrick Cruywagen, editor of our sister title Land Rover Monthly, and Richard Arrowsmith, who let us loose on his fabulous Billing off-road track in Northamptonshire. But it’s simply crying out for better infotainment.Īs time drew to a close with our Land Rover Discovery it seemed appropriate to get it dirty. It’s a brilliant SUV – comfortable, refined and great to drive. Our 2017 Car of the Year has proven its worth over 15,000 miles of hard use.
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