Facelifted Land Rover Discovery Now In India, And Here Are Five Things You Need To Know

  • Jul 14, 2021
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Apart from cosmetic updates, the new Discovery packs advanced features and six-cylinder engines

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  • Facelifted Land Rover Discovery priced from Rs 88.06 lakh.
  • Now gets JLR’s Pivi Pro infotainment system, a Meridian sound system, and updated digital dials.
  • New 3.0-litre diesel and petrol engines come with mild-hybrid tech.
  • Locks horns with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, and facelifted Audi Q7.

Land Rover India has launched the facelifted Discovery -- its third new launch for July -- at Rs 88.06 lakh. The updated luxury SUV now gets revised styling, improved features, and finally proper six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines that befit a vehicle of its class. 

Here are five things you need to know about the updated luxury SUV:

Design Changes Are Minimal  

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The Discovery now gets redesigned LED headlamps with U-shaped LED DRLs. The bumper features new three-slat side vents and a slightly larger air dam for a more aggressive look. Save for the new alloy wheels, the side profile remains unchanged. At the back, Land Rover has provided the SUV with new tail lamps now connected by a gloss black strip and redesigned rear bumpers. 

The R-Dynamic models look a tad sportier, thanks to the blacked-out elements on the outside. 

Technologically Advanced On The Inside

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Step inside the facelifted Discovery, and your attention will be drawn to the revised central console now featuring JLR’s new 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system. It’s a connected unit packing functions like over-the-air (OTA) updates and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Then there’s the updated touch-based climate control. 

Other changes include a new steering wheel (borrowed from the Defender) and an updated 12.3-inch digital driver display. The latter will now be capable of displaying maps in a 3D layout. 

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That’s not it. Land Rover claims it has redone the second row to make it a more comfortable place. The seats now offer better lateral support, while the longer and thicker cushions are suitable for improved posture and under-thigh support. 

Features On Board 

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The Discovery now comes with features such as a PM 2.5 AC filter, four-zone climate control, a Meridian sound system, a wireless phone charger, a new key with touch-based controls, cruise control, and powered front seats. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, all-around parking sensors, and electronic stability control.

Six-cylinder Engines, Finally! 

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Apart from the existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, new 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (both with mild-hybrid tech) have made their way into the SUVs variants. The three are paired with an automatic transmission, driving all four wheels. 

Take a look at the detailed specifications:

 

Discovery P300

Discovery P360

Discovery D300

Engine

2.0-litre Petrol

3.0-litre Petrol (mild-hybrid)

3.0-litre Diesel (mild-hybrid)

Power (PS)

300PS

360PS

300PS

Torque (Nm)

400Nm

500Nm

650Nm

Transmission

8-speed automatic

8-speed automatic

8-speed automatic

0-100kmph timing

7.7 seconds

6.8 seconds

6.9 seconds

Rivals

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The updated Land Rover Discovery goes up against the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, and the facelifted Audi Q7. Will you pick the British SUV over the German trio? Let us know in the comments below. 

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