2020 Land Rover Discovery Review
Price Range: $16,811 - $39,998





+300
Average
7.6
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery isn't as capable off-road as the LR4 it replaced. However, it's far more comfortable on-road than its predecessor and more suited for trail adventures than most rivals. Its interior is seriously luxurious and has clever storage solutions. Downsides include a sluggish powertrain, a smaller-than-average back seat, and an excruciatingly slow infotainment system.
Land Rover Discovery model years
Land Rover Discovery types
- SUV
- Diesel
2020 Land Rover Discovery Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- A new Landmark Edition trim debuts above the base SE model
- Blind-spot monitoring and upgraded mirrors are now standard
- The SE trim loses standard navigation but gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Part of the fifth Discovery generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$272/mo for Discovery SE
Discovery SE
vs
$230/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#18 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$958/yr
vs. $602/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
Frequency
0.85x/yr
vs. 1.09x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
Severity
12%
vs. 9.4%
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
for Average Luxury Midsize SUV
powered by RepairPal
Land Rover Discovery Owner Reviews
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Get used to driving a loaner
2 out of 5 starsJohnny Walker, 03/05/2019
2018 Land Rover Discovery 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 … any issues with Toyota or Lexus for 4-years, we made the decision to go back to Land Rover and give the company the benefit of the doubt and purchased a 2018 Discovery (new from dealer) and 2018 Range Rover Sport (new from dealer) and both in cash. So, after racking up 7,000 miles and 5 months, the Discovery has been in the shop 18 days, major brake issues (sticking), software issues, and AEB issues. The Range Rover Sport is having the brake issues and software issues and has enjoyed about 8 days in the shop. We have serious mixed emotions, the Land Rover products are awesome in the snow, off-road and as daily haulers. But, once again I am sitting on two vehicles that have lost a significant amount of their value and I'm back and forth to the service facility. The Dealership has been super responsive and helpful while the work on a DFT (Dealer Facilitated Trade) for the Discovery (but no promises). Moral of our story will be to drive these for another 3 years, and trade them in for Ford, Toyota (Lexus) or Jeep. The moral of the story for you is simple, don't buy a Land Rover product, this is our recommendation after driving them on/off for 20-years.
Don't ever buy a Land Rover
1 out of 5 starsCarl Morgan, 12/19/2018
2018 Land Rover Discovery 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. … They finally got back to us and informed us that we could accept a lesser vehicle then we had purchased. Upon hearing this news, we simply asked to get out of the deal. They then said we would have to pay nearly $5,000 to get out of the deal. This seems insane to me so I contacted the corporate office and they told us "that's their policy". I am now paying $5000 to get out of this nightmare. From top to bottom Land Rover is a disgusting corporation, with terrible vehicles, and even worse customer service. I simply plead with anyone considering a Land Rover, that they hear my warning. DON'T BUY A LAND ROVER! Nn
Love my Disco!
5 out of 5 starsAHoff, 10/03/2020
2020 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
I need to say I love the my Discovery HSE! The exterior is so different then what you see everyday on the road and that's a good thing. The interior is great, with soft touch materials and great feel/quality of the fabric and seats. The tech is great and I'm not sure why people complain about the load times of the display screen or ease of use as I find it to be the opposite.
The … handling is awesome and it feels like such a solid vehicle with plenty of power to get it moving with great visibility. It's hard to list all of my favorite features but one of them is the Disco lowers after shutting off for ease of departure and access which my wife appreciates.
I highly recommended doing a test drive to see for yourself!
Just dont do it! Worst auto purchase I have done.
1 out of 5 starsChi Wally, 01/22/2020
2018 Land Rover Discovery 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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery, so we've included reviews for other years of the Discovery since its last redesign.
2020 Discovery Highlights
SUV
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $52,300 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $272/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 41.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Discovery models:
- Emergency Braking
- Applies the brakes to stop the vehicle if the risk of a front collision is detected and the driver does not react to warning signals.
- Lane Keep Assist
- Applies steering input to keep you in your lane if you begin to drift out of it.
- Driver Condition Monitor
- Suggests the driver take a break if steering inputs indicate fatigue.
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