![]() ![]() Only when you tromp on the accelerator does the engine and exhaust note cut through the isolation. Exterior noises are effectively shut out, making for a near-silent driving experience. The Discovery's optional air suspension does a commendable job steadying the SUV and soaking up most bumps and ruts, though some larger pavement flaws come through. Things improve when it comes to ride quality, which skews toward the firm side. This is made more noticeable by the overly intrusive lane-keeping assist, which seems to fight the driver for control.įurthermore, the new Discovery lumbers about, with enough body roll that passengers feel tossed about. The result is that the driver is making a series of constant steering corrections, making it more challenging to stay in the lane. On the road, we found the steering was light and short on feedback but had quick response. That's not quite the diet Land Rover promised. Our last tested LR4, with a V8 engine, weighed in at 5,711 pounds our similarly equipped V6-powered Discovery tipped the scales at 5,406 pounds. ![]() Despite Land Rover's talk about the Discovery saving nearly 1,000 pounds over the LR4 (its predecessor) through the extensive use of aluminum, the end result isn't as great. Passing at highway speeds is effortless, and the Disco smartly moves away from a stop.Īlthough the Discovery shares some underpinnings with the Range Rover Sport, don't expect a similar driving experience. This engine provides lots of power, with near-immediate response when you step on the accelerator. On a positive note, the Discovery uses Jaguar/Land Rover's gem of a powertrain, a 340-hp, 3.0-liter supercharged V6 mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic. That pits it against the Audi Q7 and BMW X5. In the end, with delivery costs we paid $69,260 for our Discovery dressed in Aintree Green Metallic paint. On top of that, we added more than $11,000 in options, some of which were required to get safety features we wanted. We bought a Discovery HSE, which starts at $56,950. ![]()
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