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  • SE V6 Supercharged
    Starts at
    $49,990
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • HSE V6 Supercharged
    Starts at
    $56,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • HSE Td6 Diesel
    Starts at
    $58,950
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • HSE Luxury V6 Supercharged
    Starts at
    $63,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • HSE Luxury Td6 Diesel
    Starts at
    $65,950
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • First Edition V6 Supercharged
    Starts at
    $73,950
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
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Notable features

Replaces the outgoing LR4
Five seats standard; third-row is optional
Two V-6 engine options
Optional two-speed transfer case and air suspension
Rear entertainment system with screens in the headrests
Up to nine USB ports for device charging

The good & the bad

The good

Third row is large enough to fit adults comfortably
Power-folding offered for all second- and third-row seats
More ground clearance than an LR4 (11 inches)
High-quality materials
Three overhead glass panels make cabin feel airy

The bad

Styling is less rugged
Forward collision warning is not standard

Expert 2017 Land Rover Discovery review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
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 Land Rover calls the Discovery an SUV that can legitimately accommodate "seven full size adults," though it comes standard with five seats (a two-position third row is optional). Even so, the exterior dimensions are modest.


At 195.7 inches long, the Discovery is more than a foot longer than its nameplate sibling, the Discovery Sport, but it's shorter than Land Rover's flagship SUV, the five-seat Range Rover. It goes on sale in mid-2017 and will start around $50,000, about $12,000 more than the smaller Discovery Sport.

Exterior

A spitting image of the Discovery Vision concept shown at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, the Discovery doesn’t look much like the Discovery Sport. Refreshed for 2017, the smaller Sport has circular headlights and taillights that lend a perky, cute-ute expression. Not so with the full-size Discovery, whose lights are piercing and decidedly horizontal. It has the effect of an angrier Range Rover Sport.

A stepped roofline lends plus-sized dimensions behind the C-pillars; it also ties the Discovery to its historical predecessors. The asymmetric tail, meanwhile, is a stylistic gamble. Land Rover offset the Discovery’s license plate to the driver’s side so it flanks one taillight while the other light sits adjacent to the brand’s green badge. It’s a throwback to earlier Discoveries, which also had an asymmetric tail with an offset plate. But the prior design had clear asymmetry.

Interior

Three overhead glass panels (including a traditional moonroof up front) should let a lot of light into the cabin. A pillar-like center panel splits the dashboard, with plenty of hidden storage in and around it — from a compartment under the cupholders that can hold up to four iPads to a flip-down panel for the climate controls that exposes a cubby behind it. An available multimedia display measures 10.2 inches, and the rotary shifter and terrain-mode dial should be familiar to any Land Rover regulars.
With a sliding three-position bench in the second row and optional two-seat third row, the Discovery can accommodate up to seven occupants. So can the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Sport, which have optional third rows, but the way-back seats in both SUVs are miniscule.

Both the second and third row are power-foldable, with dashboard controls so drivers can put the seats down from the front; Land Rover says the seats can detect resistance and won’t crush anything (or anyone) in the way.

Under the Hood

Land Rover’s supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 is good for 340 hp and 332 pounds-feet of torque, enough to get the Discovery to 60 mph in a claimed 6.9 seconds. You can also get a turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 254 hp and 443 pounds-feet of torque; it’s good for a 7.7-second sprint to 60 mph, according to Land Rover. Both engines drive all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 8,201 pounds.

Typical of a Land Rover, the Discovery boasts prodigious off-road capabilities. The automaker says the SUV has up to 11.1 inches of ground clearance and can drive through as much as 35.4 inches of water. An adjustable air suspension is optional, as is a two-speed transfer case with a low range for off-roading.

Safety

Available safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, lane departure warning with corrective steering and a blind spot warning system. Land Rover says the blind spot warning system can warn you of a fast-approaching car in an adjacent lane, not just a car that’s already there.

2017 Land Rover Discovery review: Our expert's take


 Land Rover calls the Discovery an SUV that can legitimately accommodate "seven full size adults," though it comes standard with five seats (a two-position third row is optional). Even so, the exterior dimensions are modest.


At 195.7 inches long, the Discovery is more than a foot longer than its nameplate sibling, the Discovery Sport, but it's shorter than Land Rover's flagship SUV, the five-seat Range Rover. It goes on sale in mid-2017 and will start around $50,000, about $12,000 more than the smaller Discovery Sport.

Exterior

A spitting image of the Discovery Vision concept shown at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, the Discovery doesn’t look much like the Discovery Sport. Refreshed for 2017, the smaller Sport has circular headlights and taillights that lend a perky, cute-ute expression. Not so with the full-size Discovery, whose lights are piercing and decidedly horizontal. It has the effect of an angrier Range Rover Sport.

A stepped roofline lends plus-sized dimensions behind the C-pillars; it also ties the Discovery to its historical predecessors. The asymmetric tail, meanwhile, is a stylistic gamble. Land Rover offset the Discovery’s license plate to the driver’s side so it flanks one taillight while the other light sits adjacent to the brand’s green badge. It’s a throwback to earlier Discoveries, which also had an asymmetric tail with an offset plate. But the prior design had clear asymmetry.

Interior

Three overhead glass panels (including a traditional moonroof up front) should let a lot of light into the cabin. A pillar-like center panel splits the dashboard, with plenty of hidden storage in and around it — from a compartment under the cupholders that can hold up to four iPads to a flip-down panel for the climate controls that exposes a cubby behind it. An available multimedia display measures 10.2 inches, and the rotary shifter and terrain-mode dial should be familiar to any Land Rover regulars.
With a sliding three-position bench in the second row and optional two-seat third row, the Discovery can accommodate up to seven occupants. So can the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Sport, which have optional third rows, but the way-back seats in both SUVs are miniscule.

Both the second and third row are power-foldable, with dashboard controls so drivers can put the seats down from the front; Land Rover says the seats can detect resistance and won’t crush anything (or anyone) in the way.

Under the Hood

Land Rover’s supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 is good for 340 hp and 332 pounds-feet of torque, enough to get the Discovery to 60 mph in a claimed 6.9 seconds. You can also get a turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 254 hp and 443 pounds-feet of torque; it’s good for a 7.7-second sprint to 60 mph, according to Land Rover. Both engines drive all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 8,201 pounds.

Typical of a Land Rover, the Discovery boasts prodigious off-road capabilities. The automaker says the SUV has up to 11.1 inches of ground clearance and can drive through as much as 35.4 inches of water. An adjustable air suspension is optional, as is a two-speed transfer case with a low range for off-roading.

Safety

Available safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, lane departure warning with corrective steering and a blind spot warning system. Land Rover says the blind spot warning system can warn you of a fast-approaching car in an adjacent lane, not just a car that’s already there.

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Factory warranties

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4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • Failing Coolant System

    2017 Discovery HSE I have owned has given me coolant issues frequently. After having the water pump, thermostat and y pipe replaced, the car continued to overheat. The y pipe part in the coolant system should be recalled as it keeps cracking under high pressure. Turns out to be a poor design and Land Rover continues not to cover this piece under its warranty. Nice exterior design and interior as well. Comfortable ride but engine coolant system and software for infotainment is poor. Land Rover should own up to its poor design. Land Rover reliability will continue to be in jeopardy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Fantastic Vehicle!

    Long time (Decades) Land Rover owner, driver, enthusiast, glutton for punishment... We have 3 other LR's in the family fleet as well as Toyotas and Subarus. I purchased this one CPO 2 years ago and took it on a major family road trip, spanning over 4 months and 11 states. We drove the vehicle more than 300 miles off-road, over desert sand, small rocks, big rocks, Jeep Roads, and 3 remote mountain passes over 12,000 feet. On road we drove it very high speed on lonely freeways in western states. Our LR Discovery HSE delivered flawlessly. The Windsor Leather interior is very stylish, functional and comfortable. The Disco handles like a sports car and has a very tight turning radius (can make an easy u-turn on most streets). Now it's mostly used day to day in town, hauling kids to and from school and sports and driving to work. We've taught 2 kids to drive in this car. It still looks and smells new. Everything works well and after putting many miles on the odometer it's begging for more. Regular oil changes and routine maintenance, that's it. Now we're well aware of issues with LR's and most every expensive vehicle...it seems to run with the territory. On this car my hat's off to Land Rover! This Discovery is a fantastic vehicle!! Love it so much, I decided to get a brand new Defender. After a few months the jury's still out on which is the better vehicle... I can assure you, we'll have a good time reaching that conclusion and we'll let you know when we figure it out!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • the end of Land Rover Legacy

    The problems with this vehicle started with fit and finish issues within days of driving the new Land Rover Discovery off the dealer lot, that included a squeaky rear seat that took at least four separate visits to fix. Then the problems migrated to the rear lift gate interior panel that continually detached from the body hatch and hug down from one side. I have been back at least six times to fix this problem over a two year period. And each time they fix it and each time it falls apart again. Still no remedy. The best problem, at least for the service providers, has been the non-recall cam shaft defect that has been known to Land Rover for some time (not counting the axle bearing failure, that was thankfully caught under warranty). This cam issue totally stopped the car. I finally took the Discovery to an independent garage and am now faced with a $2400 repair bill. Wait, no scratch that; an $11,000 bill They decided I need a new engine, explaining the cam controller shattered with metal fragments going into the engine. Needless to say, I would not recommend Land Rover vehicles in general. It seems that when these two brands Land Rover-Jaguar, were purchased by an Indian investment company, Tata Motors, the legendary quality and durability was lost. The decision was made to introduce a variety of snappy looking consumer market-class models and trash the historic world-class reliability tradition. Remember all the old movies and news reels with Land Rover busting through the jungles and mountain passes. Don’t try this too far from town. Trapped in the Outback in a new Discovery would be life threatening. There is a new Defender model, though I wouldn’t hold out much hope for that either - same build, parts and management. Land Rover should have kept the name when they sold out to Tata.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Overpriced Eye Candy

    I owned a 2017 HSE Lux for nearly 3 years and had more trouble out of it in 3 years than I had out of my last 3 vehicles in 10 years. The vehicle constantly had something wrong with it and the dealership was always reluctant to resolve it as they had to check to see if it was under warranty. Hello, it was well under the 4yr/50k miles so it should be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. LandRover/Jaguar software in their ICTP systems is junky and clanky. There are older vehicles that are lightyears ahead of JLR in terms of software AND reliability.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • 7 Passenger, When Needed and Quiet Comfort.

    Excellent Quality and Design - Economic Fuel Efficiency with Plenty of Get Up and Go. Multi Tone Paint and Third Row Seating Makes The Vehicle More Stylish and Convenient .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • An all around outstanding car! Love driving it.

    A pleasure and fun to drive. Great performance in all weather conditions. Very nice interior finishes and user friendly features and conveniences. Great car! Would recommend to anyone looking for a 7 seat SUV.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • We love it, worried about future reliability.

    We bought the Discovery is large part due to the towing capacity, 7700 lbs. Of course, being a luxury vehicle was also a big factor. Turns out buying a diesel model was the best decision. On the highway is much better than published. Our Discovery is getting over 30 MPG. The biggest concern is with long term reliability. The Land Rover Forum has quite a few complaints. None by us so far.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Best quality vehicle I have owned.

    Best quality vehicle I have owned and have owned Mercedes, BMW and others. I considered a BMW X5 but there is no comparison in quality. This Land Rover tops all with features, quality and performance.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Love my new car!!!

    Love it! Its so comfortable and looks and runs great! I highly recommend this vehicle. Its very classy and reliable. I may not own another type of vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best vehicle ever

    Handles like a dream. Very smooth and responsive. Rugged and handles extremely well off road. Sound system is terrific. Looking forward to a great road trip with my vehicle this nest week.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Disco2017

    Love it! Had it a month. Traded Mercedes. Entertainment/navy system very intuitive. Love design, extremely comfortable. Had a LR3 about 8 years ago, the discovery is that version with Range Rover luxuries. Bought the diesel. Quite happy with purchase.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Go anywhere luxury

    Land Rover did an awesome job on the new Discovery revamp. Beautifully styled. Solid and well built.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery is available in 4 trim levels:

  • First Edition (1 style)
  • HSE (2 styles)
  • HSE Luxury (2 styles)
  • SE (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Land Rover Discovery owners.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. 73.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.3

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