Skip to main content

2021 Discovery trim level differences

The three-row 2021 Land Rover Discovery is a midsize luxury SUV designed to be just as capable off-road as it is on city streets. For 2021, the Discovery is available in three trim levels: S, S R-Dynamic and HSE R-Dynamic. You also have a choice of engines.

The Discovery S and S R-Dynamic come standard with a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine (296 hp). A new turbocharged inline-six engine (355 hp) with a mild hybrid system is optional on the S R-Dynamic and standard on the HSE R-Dynamic. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic are standard across all models.

S
The base Discovery S trim comes fairly well equipped. Standard features include:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • LED headlights
  • Foglights
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Two-zone automatic climate control
  • Five-passenger seating

Standard technology and advanced driver aids include:

  • 11.4-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Multiple USB-A and USB-C ports
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Discovery and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Discovery back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns 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)

Notable options on the Discovery S include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Meridian audio system
  • Third-row seat for seven-passenger capacity
  • Cold Climate package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated windshield
    • Heated headlight washers
  • Hot Climate package
    • Chilled center console
    • Four-zone automatic climate control
    • Cabin air purifier

S R-Dynamic
The Discovery S R-Dynamic has a few stylistic differences compared to the base S but is otherwise similar for standard and optional features. You can also get the S R-Dynamic with the upgraded 355-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

HSE R-Dynamic
The top-level Discovery HSE R-Dynamic trim comes standard with the 355-hp engine and seven-seat configuration. In addition to the S R-Dynamic features, you get:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Hands-free tailgate
  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Upgraded power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Power-operated third-row seats
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Meridian sound system
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)

Other notable options include:

  • Towing Pack (tow hitch plus other towing-related enhancements)
  • Advanced Off-Road Capability package
  • Ventilated second-row rear seats
  • More powerful Meridian sound system

Which 2021 Discovery trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Discovery lineup has been slightly altered for 2021. As before, we think the middle tier is the sweet spot, so we suggest going with the Discovery S R-Dynamic. It comes with a good mix of standard and optional features, and it's available with either of the Discovery's two new engines.

Compare 2021 Discovery trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Duluth, MN
Vehicle
Discovery P300 S
Discovery P300 R-Dynamic S
Discovery P360 R-Dynamic S
Discovery P360 R-Dynamic HSE
Vehicle
P300 S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
See all Discovery P300 S for sale
P300 R-Dynamic S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
See all Discovery P300 R-Dynamic S for sale
P360 R-Dynamic S
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
See all Discovery P360 R-Dynamic S for sale
P360 R-Dynamic HSE
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
See all Discovery P360 R-Dynamic HSE for sale
Hide similarities
Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
Section Title

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
296 hp @ 5,500 rpm
296 hp @ 5,500 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Section Title

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 22 / 21 MPG
19 / 22 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
456 / 528 miles
456 / 528 miles
432 / 576 miles
432 / 576 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
Section Title

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.7 ft.
40.7 ft.
40.7 ft.
40.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,865 lb.
4,865 lb.
5,160 lb.
5,160 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.1 in.
11.1 in.
11.1 in.
11.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
87.4 in.
87.4 in.
87.4 in.
87.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
Height
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
Length
195.1 in.
195.1 in.
195.1 in.
195.1 in.
Wheelbase
115.1 in.
115.1 in.
115.1 in.
115.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
Section Title

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$74,940
$73,186
$77,864
$84,441
Average Cost Per Mile
$1
$0.98
$1.04
$1.13
Depreciation
$18,198
$16,519
$20,140
$25,066
Financing
$4,914
$4,867
$5,314
$6,201
Taxes & Fees
$3,073
$3,045
$3,322
$3,869
Fuel
$14,633
$14,633
$14,633
$14,633
Insurance
$7,316
$7,316
$7,391
$7,608
Maintenance
$11,883
$11,883
$12,141
$12,141
Repairs
$14,923
$14,923
$14,923
$14,923
Section Title

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Ebony, premium leather
Light Oyster, leather
Light Oyster, premium leather
Caraway, premium leather
Acorn, leather
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster & Ebony, leather
Light Oyster, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster & Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster & Ebony, leather
Light Oyster, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster & Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Light Oyster & Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Exterior
Namib Orange Premium Metallic
Hakuba Silver Metallic
Fuji White
Santorini Black Metallic
Yulong White Metallic
Portofino Blue Metallic
Eiger Grey Metallic
Byron Blue Metallic
Charente Grey Premium Metallic
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
Namib Orange Premium Metallic
Hakuba Silver Metallic
Fuji White
Santorini Black Metallic
Yulong White Metallic
Portofino Blue Metallic
Eiger Grey Metallic
Byron Blue Metallic
Charente Grey Premium Metallic
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
Namib Orange Premium Metallic
Hakuba Silver Metallic
Fuji White
Santorini Black Metallic
Yulong White Metallic
Portofino Blue Metallic
Eiger Grey Metallic
Byron Blue Metallic
Charente Grey Premium Metallic
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
Namib Orange Premium Metallic
Hakuba Silver Metallic
Fuji White
Santorini Black Metallic
Yulong White Metallic
Portofino Blue Metallic
Eiger Grey Metallic
Byron Blue Metallic
Charente Grey Premium Metallic
Lantau Bronze Metallic
Silicon Silver Premium Metallic
Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic