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Land Rover Discovery 4x4 2.7 TDV6 5st

For:
Sharp on-road but it's still a Land Rover off it. The classy cabin has space for seven and superb versatility.

Against:
It's expensive to buy and costly to run, either privately or as a company car.



Performance

There's just one engine in the Discovery, a 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel based on the one you'll find in a Jaguar. The Disco's weight means it has plenty to do, and you have to be forceful to get it away from rest. However, once you're settled into a cruise it becomes smooth, quiet and quite lively.

Ride & handling

On-road, the Discovery is astonishingly good for a car with a separate chassis, permanent four-wheel drive and serious off-road talents. Most models have air springs and all have independent suspension, so you get high-speed stability, tight control of cornering roll and a firm but well damped ride.

Refinement

The V6 diesel works beautifully with the optional six-speed automatic gearbox, and though there is some diesel clatter when it's working hard, it's quiet once you're cruising. There's a bit of wind flutter over the roof at motorway speed, but road noise is almost totally isolated.

Buying & owning

Although you can get a new Discovery for around £27,000, top-trim versions take the price well over £40,000. It's thirsty for fuel, too, so you'll spend a lot of time and money at the filling station. However, Disco resale values have always been good, and the latest version is no different.

Quality & reliability

The materials used in this Discovery suggest that attention to detail has been paramount. It feels classy and solid. However, Land Rover's reliability record has been somewhat less than illustrious in recent years, and there are still big question marks over how the latest Disco will fare in the long term.

Safety & security

Five-seat cars come with six airbags; seven-seaters with eight. Stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes and Hill Descent Control are standard, along with full-time four-wheel drive. Thieves won't fancy having a pop at your Disco, either - it comes with an alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks.

Behind the wheel

The command-post driving position expected of a Land Rover has been preserved, giving a great view out, and the driver's seat has lots of adjustment. There are plenty of storage areas in all directions, too. However, there are buttons and switches galore, especially in top-trim versions.

Space & practicality

The Discovery seats seven with comparative ease (base models seat five). All occupants get in via the side doors. The tailgate is split so that it will serve as a picnic seat or viewing platform. There's not much boot space with all seats in use, but the second and third rows fold out of the way to leave a flat floor without you having to remove the headrests.

Equipment

Base cars have five seats, coil-sprung suspension and a simplified form of Land Rover's new electronic off-roading aids. The rest have seven seats, air springs and the full five-mode Terrain Response four-wheel-drive system. Top models include leather, sat-nav, a premium stereo and a six-speed auto gearbox.

Running Costs

Town mpg

25.4

Out of Town mpg

34.9

Average mpg

30.7

Tank Capacity (gallons)

18.1

CO2 Rating (g/km)

244

Insurance Group

13

Typical Insurance Quote

£544

% Value Retained (3yrs/36,000mls)

47

Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm)

£0

Pence Per Mile

0

Servicing Cost over 3yrs

£0

Servicing Intervals

12/12,000

Manufacturers Warranty

Performance & Measurements

Body type

4X4

Number of Doors

5

Number of Seats

5

Engine (cc/type)

2720/6

Fuel Type

Diesel

Max Power (bhp/rpm)

193/4000

Engine Position

F

Driven Wheels

Four

Length (mm)

4835

Width (mm)

1915

Height (mm)

1887

Boot Space (min ltr)

543

Boot Space (max ltr)

2558

Turning Circle (m)

11.45

Towing Weight(kg)

3500

Kerb Weight (kg)

2494

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