2023 Land Rover Discovery

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The Land Rover Discovery stands out with its luxurious interior and above-average off-road performance. Previous Discovery models suffered from a poorly designed infotainment system, but Land Rover's newest system is much improved. A difficult-to-access third-row seat and bus-like driving position are the Disco's main drawbacks.

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Review

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Pros

Smooth on-road driving manners
Above-average capabilities off-road
Luxurious interior with excellent materials
Strong towing capacity

Cons

Some controls are distracting to use while driving
Bus-like seating position won't be to everyone's liking
Tight rear legroom in the second and third rows
Ponderous handling around tight turns

What's new

Limited-edition and range-topping Metropolitan Edition trim
Wireless smartphone charging and adaptive cruise control are now standard
Standard reconfigurable digital instrument cluster (midyear update)
Part of the fifth Discovery generation introduced for 2017

Overview

There aren't many SUVs on the road today like the Land Rover Discovery. It's been long known for its off-road capability, but the Discovery also offers an impressive amount of luxury and tech. The Discovery can get lost in the shuffle of Land Rover's other vehicles — the posh Range Rover, the stylish Velar and the rugged Defender — but it remains an attractive pick for a three-row family SUV.

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The 2023 model year brings a number of changes to the Discovery's standard and optional features. But the most notable update is the limited-edition Metropolitan Edition trim, which is now the most expensive model in the Discovery lineup. It's based on the R-Dynamic HSE trim and adds notable features including special 22-inch wheels, bright exterior trim, a head-up display, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and heated third-row seats. Adaptive cruise control is now standard on all models, and a standard reconfigurable digital instrument cluster will be added on models produced later in the year.

The Land Rover Discovery faces off against rivals such as the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90. Which one should you get? Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's in-depth scoring of the Discovery's performance, utility and more.

What's it like to live with?

If you'd like to find out what we thought of a 2017 Land Rover Discovery (the first year of the current generation) after one year and 21,000 miles, check out our long-term road test. It includes monthly updates, routine maintenance costs, real-world fuel economy results and more. Land Rover has updated the Discovery since then but much of our reporting still applies to this 2023 model.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.6/10

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Discovery drive? Expect competent but unexciting performance. The Discovery we tested had the six-cylinder engine, and at our test track it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. That's a bit off the pace of rivals such as the Audi Q7. The Discovery doesn't leap off the line when you mash the gas, but there's plenty of smooth midrange power to make passing on the highway a breeze.

Numerous aspects compound to make the Discovery feel bigger than it is, starting with the ponderous handling. The center of gravity feels quite high, so the Disco leans noticeably when you drive through tight turns.

You do get plenty of off-road capability with the Discovery, though. It has a maximum ground clearance of 11.1 inches, which is quite high for a three-row SUV, plus multiple traction modes and an available two-speed transfer case to help you make your way over rocks and ruts.

Comfort

8.0/10

How comfortable is the Discovery? The Discovery is comfortable overall. The first two rows of seats feature nicely shaped seats that hold up after hours of driving, even though they don't have much thigh support. The interior is impressively quiet, and the four-zone climate control system works well to heat or cool to your liking. One downside we noticed: The Discovery's standard air suspension can produce a mildly floaty ride at times.

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Interior

6.5/10

How’s the interior? We'll start by saying that the new infotainment system is much easier to use than the Discovery's previous interface. Also, the climate system is neat in that you can control fan temperature, fan speed and seat heating/ventilation with a single knob. Front and side visibility is also quite good.

But … there are a lot of buts. Land Rover really needs to hire some people from Toyota and Honda for the next Discovery in hopes of coming up with better controls and ergonomics. Here's our list: 1) The haptic touch climate panel requires too much of your attention to use while driving; 2) The armrest snaps shut with the speed of a guillotine; 3) It's shockingly difficult to operate the upper glovebox; 4) There's also no quick release for moving the second row forward, so third-row passengers are almost entirely dependent on someone else to help them exit; 5) The driver's seat sits up way too high, giving the Discovery an almost bus-like driving position; 6) The second and third rows don't have enough legroom for a vehicle in this class; and 7) The large rear headrests are huge obstructions for looking out the back of the vehicle.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? The Discovery's revised tech offerings represent a major improvement over the 2017-2020 model. The optional Meridian sound system is worth a purchase — there's good punch and clarity, and songs that can produce unwanted vibrations or noises in less able systems are reproduced faithfully here. The navigation system is not without its quirks (the predictive text algorithm makes some particularly odd choices) but is otherwise fairly intuitive. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is standard, and there are many USB ports sprinkled throughout the cabin. The Discovery also has an impressive array of standard advanced safety features, including a 360-degree camera and lane keeping assistance.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? The Discovery's dual load door is quite nice, with the short bottom portion ensuring your groceries won't roll out when you park on your driveway incline. Unfortunately, at 6.1 cubic feet, the amount of cargo room behind the third row is laughable. With the third-row seats lowered, you'll find that the Discovery offers, thankfully, a bit more capacity than rivals. The same goes for lowering the second row, allowing the Discovery to hold a generous 73 cubes. That's a bit more space than both the Audi Q7 and Acura MDX. Storage for small items is generous, with big door pockets and a sizable underarm bin up front. There's even a small cubby behind the climate panel.

If you plan on towing, know that the Discovery has a higher capacity than most other midsize three-row luxury SUVs. Properly equipped, it's rated to tow up to 8,200 pounds.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Discovery with the turbocharged six-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined (19 city/25 highway). In our real-world testing, the Discovery returned 21.7 mpg, which is comparable to the test results we got for the Audi Q7 (21 mpg) and BMW X5 (21.5 mpg).

Value

7.5/10

Is the Discovery a good value? The Discovery is appropriately priced for a midsize luxury SUV. As-new pricing starts about $55,000, and our R-Dynamic S test vehicle with the upgraded powertrain and assorted features stickered for about $73,000. A similarly equipped Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is a few thousand dollars more than the Discovery, while the Audi Q7 and BMW X5 are quite a bit cheaper. The Land Rover's interior materials are top-notch, and we noted no squeaks or rattles during our test.

Land Rover's warranty coverage is unremarkable, with bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage for four years/50,000 miles. The same goes for roadside assistance. Many rivals are more generous. Land Rover also does not offer complimentary maintenance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The ponderous handling saps some of the fun you could have in the Discovery, but if you're plowing straight ahead, this big crossover is perfectly pleasant. The six-cylinder powertrain is a gem, even if it doesn't hustle this lug to the same extent as rivals. The Discovery is a looker inside and out, and Land Rover has done a great job making this aging SUV feel fresh from behind the wheel.

Which Discovery does Edmunds recommend?

The R-Dynamic HSE model with its standard turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine (P360) is the trim we recommend. In addition to the long list of features you get from the lower trims, the HSE adds some desirable extras such as upgraded leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and an upgraded 15-speaker Meridian audio system. This trim also gives you the option of adding many stand-alone features and several packages including the Towing package and the Advanced Off-Road Capability package.

Land Rover Discovery models

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery is offered in four trim levels: S, R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic HSE and the Metropolitan Edition. Two engine choices are available depending on the trim level you pick: a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 296 horsepower and a turbocharged inline six-cylinder with a mild hybrid system that's good for 355 hp. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic are standard across the range. The Discovery has three rows of seating and provides seven-passenger seating. Standard and optional feature highlights include:

S
The base Discovery S trim comes with the four-cylinder engine (called the P300). Standard features include:

20-inch wheels
Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling stability and can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
Heated and power-folding exterior mirrors
Panoramic glass roof
LED headlights
Keyless entry and ignition
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
Power-adjustable steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Three-zone automatic climate control
Seven-passenger seating

Standard technology and advanced driver aids include:

11.4-inch touchscreen display
Digital instrument cluster (standard on models produced later in the year)
13-speaker Meridian audio system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
Navigation system
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Discovery and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the Discovery back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

R-Dynamic S
The Discovery S R-Dynamic has a few styling differences compared to the base S but is otherwise similar in standard and optional features. You can also upgrade to the 355-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine (P360).

R-Dynamic HSE
The R-Dynamic HSE trim comes standard with the 355-hp six-cylinder engine. In addition to the S' features and R-Dynamic S' styling upgrades, you get:

22-inch wheels
Hands-free tailgate
Upgraded LED headlights
Digital instrument cluster
Upgraded power-adjustable front seats
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Power-folding third-row seats
Upgraded leather upholstery
Upgraded 15-speaker Meridian audio system

Notable optional packages for the R-Dynamic S with the six-cylinder engine and the R-Dynamic HSE include:

Towing package (tow hitch plus other towing-related enhancements)
Advanced Off-Road Capability package (low-range gearing and other off-road-related enhancements)

Metropolitan Edition
The range-topping trim builds off of the R-Dynamic HSE and adds:

Unique 22-inch wheels
Bright exterior trim
Front sunroof and a rear panoramic glass roof
Four-zone climate control
Heated and ventilated second-row seats
Heated third-row seats
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
Hands-free liftgate
Power-folding second- and third-row seats

These optional packages are available on any Discovery trim:

Cold Climate package

Heated steering wheel
Heated windshield
Heated windshield spray nozzle (prevents washer fluid from freezing)
Headlight washers (only on the R-Dynamic HSE and Metropolitan Edition trims)

Hot Climate package (standard on the Metropolitan Edition)

Chilled center console
Four-zone automatic climate control
Cabin air purifier

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Average user rating: 3.4 stars

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5 star reviews: 41%

4 star reviews: 13%

3 star reviews: 15%

2 star reviews: 7%

1 star reviews: 24%

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2/5 stars, Get used to driving a loaner

Johnny Walker, 03/05/2019

HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)

We've owned Land Rover products for nearly 20 years, and 5 years ago we left for Toyota (we purchased a 4runner and a Lexus SUV) because the frustrations of owning a Land Rover were interrupting our life (the service manager and Land Rover and I used to joke, that I should park the cars at the dealership, because they spent more time in the shop than in my garage). After, NEVER having …

1/5 stars, Don't ever buy a Land Rover

Carl Morgan, 12/19/2018

HSE Luxury Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)

We bought a brand new 2018 car from Land Rover. Within 30 days it was in the shop for repair. Over the next 90 days it was sent back for repair 5 more times. They told us it was a factory defect, and then over the next 3 months we were given a old, used, late model Land Rover while they came up with some "options" for us. All while we continued to make monthly payments on a $92,000 car. …

2/5 stars, Nice styling and features, terrible build quality

EColorado3, 10/31/2021

HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)

Pros: Nice, clean modern upscale interior. Light grey leather seats, dash, console, and headliner are beautiful and clean surprisingly very easily. Lots of safety features. Drives well in the snow and bad weather. Feels like a tank. Good space and nice size third row. Abundant and clever storage spaces throughout. Great sounding stereo, when you can get it to work. Heated windshield is … great. Auto high beam headlights are fantastic. Cons: The infotainment system is a constant source of frustration. Sometimes it hooks up to my phone, sometimes it won’t recognize my phone is there at all during the entire drive no matter how many ways I try to get it to find it. Sometimes it recognizes my phone for phone calls through the car, but will not recognize it to play music through the vehicle. Sometimes Apple Car Play works, sometimes it doesn’t. We have had the 2019 Land Rover Discovery HSE for almost 2 years. We’ve had to take it in for service at least 7 times for various issues. Right after I bought it I was driving through a heavy Colorado snow storm with my mom and daughter in the vehicle. My mom noticed water dripping on her. We couldn’t determine where it came from and I took it in to the dealer and they checked it and said there was nothing wrong. Then when I took it through a car wash for the first time water came pouring in around the edge of the windshield, which the dealer later admitted wasn’t sealed properly. They fixed that. Then there was a consistent extremely loud air noise coming from the drivers window. That was also checked and I was again told nothing was wrong. I took it in two more times and they finally replaced the entire stripping around the door which mostly addressed the issue. Then the storage compartment on the center console in the second row broke and wouldn’t open. They replaced that. Then the hidden storage compartment in the driver’s center console would never really open properly. After 2 service appointments they fixed that. The cover to the third row sunroof rattled. We took it back in and they fixed that. One of the side panel covers in the cargo area in the back was missing a clip so it protruded into the cargo area. It took us taking it in 3 times for various issues for them to order the part and fix that. Immediately after we bought the vehicle I noticed that it felt like I had to wrestle with the wheel, which was extremely heavy, to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. I asked the Land Rover dealer to check the alignment and steering and they said there was nothing wrong with it. I asked them to check it again on multiple occasions as we had the vehicle in for other fixes and for regular service. I was always told nothing was wrong. Then after having the vehicle for only around a year I was told the tires needed to be replaced because they had worn unevenly because the vehicle was out of alignment. What a frustrating experience after not being listened to and then having to pay $1300 out of my pocket to replace the tires and have the vehicle aligned properly (which I did not do at the dealership). Second row center headrest when up makes visibility through the rear window very bad and it’s hard for kids to fold down (you kind of have to put your body weight into pushing the button to fold it down) - Land Rover should have a control for the driver to lower that headrest because you never remember it’s up until you start driving. Ultimately this vehicle is a good idea in concept but the quality of the build and parts are very low and unreliable. For a $70k vehicle you expect more. I will never buy another Land Rover again and will soon be trading it in for a BMW X5.

1/5 stars, Just dont do it! Worst auto purchase I have done.

Chi Wally, 01/22/2020

HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)

Problem after problem. After at least 15 visits to the dealer my interior computer is still not working correctly. If it dose its slow, unresponsive and just down right antiquated. I feel like Im driving an outdated Iphone that is no longer supported. After 2 years Im trying to trade it in and the resale value is very low. Your better off spending your money on another option.

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Features Specs

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P300 S

Total MSRP	$59,875
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$265/month
Seating	7 seats
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Discovery safety features:

Emergency Braking: Warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Lane Keep Assist: Applies steering input to keep you in your lane if you begin to drift out of it.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front.

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FAQ

Is the Land Rover Discovery a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Discovery both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Discovery gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Land Rover Discovery. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Land Rover Discovery?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery:

Limited-edition and range-topping Metropolitan Edition trim
Wireless smartphone charging and adaptive cruise control are now standard
Standard reconfigurable digital instrument cluster (midyear update)
Part of the fifth Discovery generation introduced for 2017

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Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?

To determine whether the Land Rover Discovery is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Discovery. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Discovery's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Land Rover Discovery is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Discovery and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Discovery gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Discovery is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Land Rover Discovery?

The least-expensive 2023 Land Rover Discovery is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery P300 S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $58,400.

Other versions include:

P300 S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $58,400
P300 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $61,600
P360 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $67,400
P360 R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $73,700
P360 Metropolitan Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $77,800

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What are the different models of Land Rover Discovery?

If you're interested in the Land Rover Discovery, the next question is, which Discovery model is right for you? Discovery variants include P300 S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), P300 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), P360 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and P360 R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of Discovery models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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