New Land Rover Discovery Arrives In India; Price Starts At INR 88.06 Lakhs

A seven-seater layout does remind everyone of a typical family SUV. But what if the brand tells you that the new Land Rover Discovery is even truly capable off the road? Well, the kind of versatility it offers obviously makes it a perfect ride for the Indian terrains and interestingly, that is another reason why Land Rover has introduced the updated Discovery so soon in India.

The price of the new range starts at Rs.88.06 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). However, to be precise, it will continue to get three variants on offer including – S, SE and HSE with separate prices for each variant to be out soon. Want to know more about the new Land Rover Discovery? Here are the details just for you.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Land Rover Discovery facelift has finally arrived in India.
• It comes with a price tag starting at Rs.88.06 Lakh onwards.
• To be available in three variants including – S, SE and HSE.

New Land Rover Discovery

Exterior & Design

Though it is just a facelift of the fifth-generation Discovery, still there are some major revisions on the outside. To begin with, the new Discovery gets a revised front bumper with a wide air intake, new pair of LED headlights with DRLs, a reworked grille, dynamic swipe indicators and new side vents among others. Based on the new Electronic Vehicle Architecture 2.0 (EVA 2.0), it will run on alloy wheels ranging between 19 to 22-inches as per the choices made by the customers.

At the back, a new pair of LED headlights, bumper and Discovery’s off-balanced tailgate is there to retain the iconic design language.

Interior

It comes with a proper 7-seater layout while offering an ample amount of space to even full-grown adults. That’s enough to justify the practicality. The dashboard of the updated Discovery features a four-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, JLR’s latest 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system and reworked air-con controls. Keeping in mind the current situation, Land Rover is here with a PM2.5 air ioniser for the 2021 Discovery.

Engine & Powertrain

There are three of them. To begin with, the P300 variant features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine good for 300HP and 400Nm of peak torque. The P360 variant on the other hand will get a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol motor that churns out a massive 360HP and 500Nm of torque.

Land Rover has even introduced a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel motor for the D300 variant. Overall output from this unit is rated at 300HP alongside a peak torque of 650Nm. All three of them are available with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and Intelligent all-wheel drive system (pretty obvious) as standard. Interestingly, the six-cylinder motors are available with a 48V mild-hybrid technology introduced to aid better fuel efficiency.

Alternatives

A variety of options are there at this range. To name a few, the new Land Rover Discovery will compete against some well-established German and Swedish rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. Want to know more about the GLE? Check out how it compares with 2021 Discovery down below.

Mercedes-Benz GLE

A family SUV but without such hardcore offroading capability, the Mercedes-Benz GLE sometimes does feel like a typical luxury SUV. The most powerful variant of the GLE gets a 3.0-litre six-cylinder motor and this way, it remains similar to the recently launched Land Rover Discovery. Talking about the features, it comes equipped with a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, four-zone climate control and Park Assist just to name a few.

2021 Land Rover Discovery Vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: At A Glance