2027 Land Rover Discovery

You have lots of choices for a midsize luxury SUV, but not so many with as much off-road capability as the 2027 Land Rover Discovery. Four-wheel drive and an adjustable-height air suspension are standard, and its compact footprint helps it maneuver on tight trails. On the luxury front, the Land Rover looks and feels rich outside and in, but its on-road dynamics trail those of most competitors, and the seating is rather snug aft of the front. Some poorly designed and distracting interior controls detract from the experience as well. The Discovery is at its best far from pavement, but for domesticated use, there are better options.

The 2027 Land Rover Discovery is a three-row midsize SUV providing luxury and off-roading capability in equal measure. It is available in three trim levels: S, Landmark and Tempest. Now that the four-cylinder engine has been discontinued, every Discovery is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder with a mild hybrid system (355 horsepower, 369 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

The Discovery's most direct rival, the Lexus GX, is pricier but more refined than the Land Rover. For a more affordable option than either, check out the Toyota Land Cruiser. It's mechanically nearly identical to the GX and can be optioned up to a similar level of luxury, but it relies on a turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine instead of the Lexus' turbo V6. In its higher trim levels, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L also blends a classy cabin with impressive off-road capability.

We had a Discovery for one year and almost 22,000 miles when the fifth generation was new way back in 2017. Much has changed since then — the supercharged V6 has been replaced by a turbo inline-six, the infotainment system has been replaced and the styling refreshed — but many of our general impressions still apply. You can read all about our experience with the 2017 Discovery here.