One of Land Rover’s More Affordable, Underrated SUVs Just Got Even More Compelling

Yes, the Discovery still exists, and no, you should not overlook it.

Close-up of a blue Land Rover Discovery front grille with honeycomb pattern and partial headlight.

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In case you forgot, Land Rover still makes its iconic midrange Discovery. The latest Range Rover and Defender might have been stealing the spotlight over the last few years.

But Land Rover didn’t want the world to forget that the Discovery still exists. And that, it’s still a very viable and competitive SUV and off-roader, despite its stiff competition.

So, the British automaker rolled out some new updates to keep it fresh and relevant.

A sorely underrated British SUV

Blue Land Rover Discovery SUV with black roof and black wheels on a gray reflective floor. — Yes, Land Rover still makes the Discovery and the company just reminded everyone that it does.

To remind the world that the Discovery still exists, reworked the model’s range to offer three distinct variants. It all begins with the Discover S as the base model, Discovery Tempest, and Discovery Landmark.

The models vary based on equipment specification and exterior and interior appointments. Though, they mainly concentrate the updates to appearance revisions.

Front view of a blue Land Rover Discovery with LED headlights and black grille on a light gray background. — New trim levels with bespoke aesthetic updates refresh the midrange model into the new year.

For instance, the new Landmark trim comes with a bucket list of unique details, both inside and out, that tip their hats to the Discovery’s first launch in 1989. Such details include a new Graphite Atlas exterior hue, which takes inspiration from the first-gen Discovery’s Clearwater Blue paint.

The midrange Tempest model also features some bespoke exterior and interior upgrades, such as front aluminum kick plates, B-Pillar inserts and puddle protection lights for more upscale appearances. Along with equally new exterior paint options, such as Borasco Gray and Discovery Tempest.

While the Discover S keeps it simple with the essentials.

An oldie, but still a goodie

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The current fifth-gen Discovery, colloquially known as the “L462,” has been with us since 2017. So, it will turn a decade old next year as 2027 approaches.

But thanks to exterior and interior design, it’s aging like a fine scotch, delivering the signature Land Rover experience in a midrange package that almost none of the competitors can match.

For example, it remains to be one of the few crossover SUVs that can seat up to seven and transport them over rough and craggy terrain in comfort and with ease. Not many other SUVs exist in this segment that offer the same level of off-road capability, blended with luxury and performance.

Brown Land Rover Discovery SUV with black roof driving off-road on a muddy forest trail. — Despite being around since 2017, the Discovery is still a worthy option today.

North American-spec Discovery models come only with Land Rover’s latest Ingenium 3.0-liter inline six and an eight-speed automatic, with 355 horsepower on tap. The result is a 0-60 mph time in a very respectable 6.3 seconds.

Availability and pricing

The Discovery remains available at local dealers with prices starting at $66,750, including destination and handling.

Blue Land Rover Discovery SUV with black roof rails and black alloy wheels on a reflective surface.

2027 Land Rover Discovery

Starts at $66,750

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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