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What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery? What does it compare to?
With three rows of seats and a high seating position, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery compares well to the Lexus GX and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery a good SUV?
The Discovery is a solid choice overall, with impressive off-road ability, a comfortable cabin, and an impressive amount of standard tech. It’s pricey, though, and it’ll slurp down fuel. It’s a 6.4 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery?
Aside from a new Metropolitan Edition with exclusive gray paint, the Discovery carries into 2023 largely unchanged.
Forget about boxy Discovery models from the 1990s and early 2000s. The latest model is smooth and slippery, at least as far as high-riding SUVs go. Instead, think stealth-rugged; those big wheels and long overhangs seem at odds with the Discovery’s impressive off-roading ability. Inside, the look is slightly more rugged, helped by available earth-tone upholstery. The Discovery offers seating for up to seven, though adults will find the third row to be a tight fit.
The base 2.0-liter turbo-4 huffs out 296 hp, while an optional 3.0-liter turbo-6 ups the ante to 355 hp and can hike the towing capacity to 8,200 pounds when properly equipped.
A standard air suspension enables the Discovery to smother rough trails—or pockmarked pavement—quite well, though it takes unlocking option packages to nab capability-enhancing features such as a locking differential and a two-speed transfer case.
Fuel economy is OK, for what the Discovery is. Four-cylinder models are rated at 21 mpg combined, while mild-hybrid tech enables the 6-cylinder to hit 22 mpg combined.
The Discovery has a comfortable cabin, so long as you’re not wedged into the tight third row. For four or even five in a pinch, it makes a great base camp for exploration. A big 11.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard, and Land Rover even fits adaptive cruise control across the range.
Automatic emergency braking is also standard, which is typical for a big luxury SUV.
The Discovery has not been crash tested recently by either the NHTSA or the IIHS.
How much does the 2023 Land Rover Discovery cost?
The Discovery starts at $59,875, though metallic paint, leather seats, and a few other niceties will nudge one to around $65,000. The power-folding third row costs $550 more.
Figure north of $70,000 for one with 6-cylinder power and typical options, too.
Where is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery made?
In the United Kingdom.
