Used 2017 Land Rover Discovery Consumer Reviews
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Solid SUV option at the high end of the spectrum
Mike D , 12/13/2020
updated 01/19/2023
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Honestly, the Disco gets a bad rap sometimes because it is a Land Rover. The brand has had its issues over the decades, but this 5th generation seems to have it all figured out. Great family vehicle, impossibly amazing off road qualities that most people can’t even fathom how to use fully, and a high end interior that makes it feel luxurious. The sub luxury brands are all catching up (Toyota highlander, Hyundai Pallisade, Kia Telluride) but they are all trying to become what the Discovery IS. While the price can have some sticker shock and service costs can be high, that’s expected for a car in this segment (compare to BMW, Audi, Mercedes and it is quite reasonable) All in, it’s a reliable vehicle, does all the family stuff you need and is heads above the vehicles desperately trying to say “me too”! The HSE Luxury is my personal favorite, as everything other trim level just seems to be missing out on all the cool stuff you can actually pack in to this vehicle. Negative comments about the infotainment system are vastly over rated. I drove the Jaguar F-Type that comes equipped with the exact same system and found it easy to use and quite pretty from an aesthetic point of view. For those that don’t like the onboard system, it has Apple car play and android auto, although that somehow cheapens the experience in my eyes. I own the HSE Luxury TD6, and while the engine is a little more sluggish than the F Type cousin, it has kore than enough passing power and acceleration for a 7 seater SUV that does it all. Knowing that you “have to” drive it hard once in a while to burn out the engine is a nice perk - eliminating the guilt associated with having fun with a beautifully designed vehicle. You can fit full size adults comfortable in all 3 rows, and while the LR4 and pre ious owners miss the split tail gate the back “bench” thingy is just another cool thing for LR to throw in just in the name of staying true To it’s brand. It drives well for it’s size, but not like a sports car. If you want sport performance, go somewhere else. Asking this vehicle to handle tightly in corners is preposterous, as it does so much else! It is a smooth, comfortable ride, with a feeling that the vehicle wants to go off-road at the next opportunity! This is a vehicle that knows what it is, and gets a 5 star rating is doing exactly what it’s designed to. Love it. UPDATE: We’ve owned our Disco for 3 years now, and it’s the best vehicle we’ve ever owned. Looking at comparabale pricing and mid size SUV’s , we were open to everything out there including the Highlander, Palisade, And Telluride. At a decent trim level they were all 60k to 70k plus, and we found a 2 yr old disco for 50k. Something felt suspicious, and I was skeptical, but the more I researched the more I liked it. It’s off road performance is outstanding (just watch the videos on this thing) but the around town carrying kids to soccer practices type driving is superb. It’s not the fastest vehicle out there - and if you want a sport car in an SUV this isn’t the vehicle for you. It IS however, a sub luxury SUV that looks aggressive just sitting there in the parking lot, is unique enough to be recognizable, and has so many creature comforts to keep everyone in the vehicle happy (all 7 seats have bum warmers - an absolute perk in colder climates!). We can fit full size adults in all 7 seats (I’m 6’4 and fit in every seat) and while climbing into the back row does require a bit of agility, the space inside is remarkable for a mid size SUV.
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Very disappointing
D jo, 01/01/2018
updated 08/16/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Previously I had owned 2010, 2012, 2013, I still have these vehicles. Waited 4 months for the 2017 Discovery. To tell you the truth I hate driving it....the stirring is very loose... can't be fixed....Also filling the gas was so frustrating. It would continually shut off the gas. It would shut off several times...took forever to fill the tank. Took almost a week to be fixed
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Terrible Experience
Eleonora Leibman, 04/10/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
This is our first (and definitely last) Land Rover. We purchased this for our large family of 6 after previously driving the Mercedes GL350 and Infiniti QX60. The Discovery doesn't compare with either vehicle - especially in terms of reliability. In the first two months of ownership, the car was at the dealership's service department for 40 days with a laundry list of problems: car was jerking during acceleration, infotainment screen freezes, air conditioning comes out hot, constant error messages on dash, DEF depleted quickly, etc. Land Rover America has been difficult to deal with - customer service is not worthy of the luxury price of this car. Never buying a Land Rover again.
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Comfort, style, technology, and ride are tops
Nick, 01/21/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my third Land Rover purchase. I traded in my LR3 and kept my LR4 and added this Discovery LUX. Since I wanted all the newest features I went for the LUX model and I am not disappointed. The new technology is excellent. The safety and parking features are a huge plus. The dealership pulled out all the stops when we got it home and found the pump for the windshield washer jets was not working. They drove us a loaner, picked this one up and drove it back to the dealership and fixed it, then brought it back the same day. My only complaint is the activity key. It is not working so the dealer has ordered us a new one and we will try that. I have to admit that having the back hatch open and close by waving my foot under it is a huge plus when my hands are full. And being able to see the car and all it's surroundings on my screen while manuvering the vehicle is a plus. But the best by far is the smart cruise control. No more braking and restarting the cruise when I come up on a vehicle but can't pass yet. The car slows down until I am far enough away and then it speeds right back up. The changeable ambient lighting in the car is fun too!
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Like Riding on A Cloud
VL Fowler, 05/28/2018
updated 06/01/2021
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
We have had our Disco for 3 months now and never for a moment have we regretted the purchase. Before ordering the Disco we drove MANY other luxury models and were leasing a Benz. Nothing compared to the comfort and capabilities of the Disco. We were trading in our pick-up that was used to tow our 22' sailboat, and the Disco has taken on that duty with panache---never a groan or complaint. The dealership and sales rep were very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I am certain that we will be repeat customers of Land Rover. The quality and craftsmanship are unsurpassed. UPDATE: After 15 months of ownership, my original evaluation stands. Our Disco continues to serve our needs admirably and still looks brand new. We continue to get many comments about the vehicle and gladly refer folks to the dealership in San Antonio, TX. UPDATE #2: We have now owned our Disco for 4 years and the initial evaluation still stands. We have had nothing but routine maintenance for the entire tire time--aside from a couple cactus flats from moving our boat. During our last trip to the dealership, our sales rep took us for a ride in a Defender. My husband's eyes lit up and I have a feeling this may be our next vehicle when it's time to trade in our current one. I am certain we will not consider anything but a Land Rover product. We remain impressed with the quality--it is unsurpassed.
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