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  • SE V6 Supercharged
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    $52,090
    16 City / 21 Hwy
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    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • SE Td6 Diesel
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    $54,090
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
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    Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • HSE V6 Supercharged
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    $58,490
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    7
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    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6
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  • HSE Td6 Diesel
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    7
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    $65,490
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    MPG
    7
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Notable features

Automatic emergency braking now standard
Navigation system with 10-inch screen now standard
Five seats standard; third row is optional
Choice of gas or diesel V-6 engine
Two-speed transfer case and air suspension available
Up to nine USB ports for device charging

The good & the bad

The good

Power folding offered for all second- and third-row seats
Ground clearance
High-quality materials
Three overhead glass panels make cabin feel airy
Refined and powerful diesel engine

The bad

Styling lacks ruggedness
Third-row space
Rear visibility with head restraints in place
Multimedia system lacks tuning knob
Cargo room behind third row

Expert 2018 Land Rover Discovery review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger
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our expert's take

I find that most of the time, the generic bargain brand will do — but every once in a while, a splurge is order, and the Land Rover Discovery is splurge-worthy. The Discovery was all-new for 2017, slotting above the smaller Discovery Sport in the automaker’s lineup. For 2018, the mid-size SUV gets a host of updates, including more standard safety features, a newly standard navigation system and wider availability of the diesel engine. See the model years compared here.

The Discovery competes against the likes of the Audi Q7, Acura MDX and Volvo XC90.

Powerful, Capable

The Discovery is large in both weight and length, but its powertrain is more than up to the task. It moves with the grace and agility of a smaller vehicle, and its heft rarely holds it back.

There are two engine options: a 340-horsepower, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 332 pounds-feet of torque or a 254-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel that makes 443 pounds-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

I tested the diesel, and it lives up to the Land Rover pedigree. Power comes on quickly, builds effortlessly and there’s more at the ready. The eight-speed automatic is a willing and eager companion, and delivery is smooth and prompt. It’s also impressively quiet; there’s little diesel clatter, and the cabin is well-isolated from road and wind noise.

Its road manners are equally polished both around town and on the highway. While the Discovery is tall, it never feels tippy and retains composure even in corners. Its ride is also comfily damped, and it stays controlled over bumps.

One blemish is the automatic engine stop-start system. It shudders on restart and could be smoother. The button to turn off the feature is readily accessible near the gear shifter, however.

Fuel economy with the diesel is an EPA-estimated 21/26/23 mpg city/highway/combined, several mpg higher than the regular V-6, and better than many competitors. The Acura MDX is rated 19/26/22 mpg with its standard V-6 and all-wheel drive, though a hybrid version bumps mileage to 26/27/27 mpg. The six-cylinder Q7 is rated 19/25/21 mpg. Volvo offers only a four-cylinder in the XC90 and it’s rated 22/28/24 with all-wheel drive; a plug-in-hybrid version can go around 19 miles on electric alone and has a combined mpg rating of 27 mpg thereafter.

The Discovery’s all-wheel drive is standard, and it’s a robust and customizable system. Even if you don’t go off-roading — and let’s be real, few of us do — some of these settings are still helpful, like Snow mode for increased traction in slippery situations.

For more extreme conditions, the Discovery should be able to traverse even the most challenging off-road terrain with a ground clearance of up to 11.14 inches, a wading depth of around 35.4 inches, an approach angle of up to 34 degrees, a breakover angle of 27.5 degrees and a departure angle of 30 degrees.

Refined Cabin, Competent Controls

The cabin is the picture of luxury, with supple leather seats and surfaces accented by low-gloss wood trim. Quality craftsmanship is evident in all three rows of seats, where materials feel high-grade and fit seamlessly.

The first row is the best seat in the house; its large, supportive seats are nearly infinitely customizable. Aside from the usual adjustments to the back and bottom cushions, there’s also massage, heat and cool functions, and most are easily accessed and controlled through the touchscreen.

I’m a big fan of the Volvo XC90’s huge, tabletlike touchscreen, but the Discovery’s setup is a not-too-distant second. The newly standard 10-inch touchscreen with navigation is set high on the dashboard for great visibility and includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The large, slick-looking screen gives the cabin a modern vibe, but there were a few hiccups using it …

First, its menus could be more straightforward — like programming and accessing favorite stations, for example — but it’s easy to use for most functions. The screen’s response time could also be a bit snappier; there’s often lag when you push the screen or switch between screens. Also, the volume knob is great, but there’s no tuning knob. As for competitors, I find BMW’s iDrive in the X5 a headache and Audi’s MMI system in the Q7 confounding.

The Discovery continues to set itself apart with a neat tech feature designed to encourage you to take up surfing — sort of. The optional Activity Key allows owners to lock and unlock the vehicle using a wireless wristband instead of the key fob — like a much cooler, techified version of Ford’s B-pillar keypad entry system. The wristband can be worn during outdoor activities and is activated by holding it up to the rear Discovery badge. Land Rover says it can withstand diving depths of 98.4 feet and temperatures from 58 degrees below zero to 257 degrees Fahrenheit. We tested the Jaguar version and liked it, though at $410 on the Discovery, it’s not cheap.

Family-Friendly?

The Discovery comes standard with seats for five, but I tested a model with the optional third row, bringing capacity to seven. The cabin’s level of luxury and comfort varies wildly based on the row and type of occupant.

Adults: Room and comfort were in good supply in the second row where there’s a bench seat. Unfortunately, captain’s chairs are unavailable, though many three-row SUVs offer them. The seats are heated and cooled, and they power recline for added comfort. Second-row passengers also have access to individual reading lights as well as USB ports, and there’s a giant two-panel moonroof that makes both the second and third rows feel airier.

Kids: Caregivers with kids in car seats can add car-seat installation to the always-growing mountain of parental challenges, and in the Discovery, it’s especially trying; second-row room was ample but installation was tricky.

Although accessing the lower Latch anchors was easy, I needed to remove the head restraint to install my forward-facing convertible seat; it pushed the car seat off the seatback. The head restraints required a trip to the glove box for the owner’s manual. Removing the head restraints was difficult and takes two people, per the manual. After removal, the head restraint dangles on a cable, which doesn’t seem safe.

To install my daughter’s booster, I needed to raise the restraint. This is slightly easier but still not ideal. Check out the full Car Seat Check for more.

The third row has some pitfalls, too. Three-row vehicles appeal to families — especially larger ones — because they offer added flexibility in terms of seating or cargo room depending on how the third row is set up.

In this, the Discovery is a mixed bag. Points to Land Rover for putting some effort into the third row with cupholders, tiny storage bins, USB ports and heated seats. The third row also has a pair of lower Latch anchors for a car seat, something not commonly found in three-row SUVs.

All of that is lovely, but if space is lacking, so is comfort. It feels cramped, the seats are hard, and getting back there is a challenge. The step-in height is high and the opening small.

It gets worse. Behind the third row, cargo room is skimpy at just 9.1 cubic feet of space; subcompact cars have more, and so does the competition. A lot more.

The seats fold down for more room, and how they do it might just be dazzling enough to make you forget the lack of space. With the optional Intelligent Seat Fold, the 60/40-split second row and 50/50-split third row can be raised or lowered independently or all at once via switches in the cargo area, the touchscreen or a smartphone app (which seems way extra). All seven seats know where the others are and can move out of the way in a meticulously choregraphed ballet so the others can fold.

Also from the cargo-area panel, you can lower the power tailgate portion of the liftgate/tailgate combination, and lower or raise the entire Discovery if it’s equipped with the available air suspension. About the tailgate: When loading groceries (two bags fit, or three with squished produce), the tiny tailgate only magnified the cargo area’s lack of space. It could be useful for a sportsball game, though; Land Rover says the liftgate can hold 661 pounds, so the Discovery would likely be a welcome guest — and probably the fanciest one — at a tailgate party.

Safety

The 2018 Discovery has not yet been crash-tested.

New this year, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is now standard. A host of driver assistance and safety systems are available, including a blind spot monitor; lane departure warning with lane keep assist; traffic-sign recognition, which can also be set up to automatically limit the vehicle’s speed; driver condition monitor, which looks at steering, braking and acceleration inputs to detect if a driver is becoming tired; and a 360-degree camera system with tow assist and hitch assist modes.

How Much of a Splurge?

The 2018 Discovery starts at $53,085 (all prices include destination charges), which is around $2,000 more than the model-year 2017 starting price. It’s also higher than its competitors — significantly in some cases: The Audi Q7 starts at $50,875, the Volvo XC90 at $47,895 and the Acura MDX at $45,195, but the XC90 and MDX come standard with front-wheel drive. One positive price change for the Discovery this year is that the diesel engine is now offered on the base model; it was previously available only on the higher-priced HSE and HSE Luxury models.

The Discovery is more expensive than others, but it also looks and feels the part. The Volvo XC90 is the reigning champ in this class — it won Cars.com’s Best of 2016 award and took top honors in two head-to-head challenges against the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 — and it hasn’t been dethroned. The Discovery is a worthy contender, however, and if fancy is on your shopping list, the Discovery should be on there, too.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

2018 Land Rover Discovery review: Our expert's take
By Jennifer Geiger

I find that most of the time, the generic bargain brand will do — but every once in a while, a splurge is order, and the Land Rover Discovery is splurge-worthy. The Discovery was all-new for 2017, slotting above the smaller Discovery Sport in the automaker’s lineup. For 2018, the mid-size SUV gets a host of updates, including more standard safety features, a newly standard navigation system and wider availability of the diesel engine. See the model years compared here.

The Discovery competes against the likes of the Audi Q7, Acura MDX and Volvo XC90.

Powerful, Capable

The Discovery is large in both weight and length, but its powertrain is more than up to the task. It moves with the grace and agility of a smaller vehicle, and its heft rarely holds it back.

There are two engine options: a 340-horsepower, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 332 pounds-feet of torque or a 254-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel that makes 443 pounds-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

I tested the diesel, and it lives up to the Land Rover pedigree. Power comes on quickly, builds effortlessly and there’s more at the ready. The eight-speed automatic is a willing and eager companion, and delivery is smooth and prompt. It’s also impressively quiet; there’s little diesel clatter, and the cabin is well-isolated from road and wind noise.

Its road manners are equally polished both around town and on the highway. While the Discovery is tall, it never feels tippy and retains composure even in corners. Its ride is also comfily damped, and it stays controlled over bumps.

One blemish is the automatic engine stop-start system. It shudders on restart and could be smoother. The button to turn off the feature is readily accessible near the gear shifter, however.

Fuel economy with the diesel is an EPA-estimated 21/26/23 mpg city/highway/combined, several mpg higher than the regular V-6, and better than many competitors. The Acura MDX is rated 19/26/22 mpg with its standard V-6 and all-wheel drive, though a hybrid version bumps mileage to 26/27/27 mpg. The six-cylinder Q7 is rated 19/25/21 mpg. Volvo offers only a four-cylinder in the XC90 and it’s rated 22/28/24 with all-wheel drive; a plug-in-hybrid version can go around 19 miles on electric alone and has a combined mpg rating of 27 mpg thereafter.

The Discovery’s all-wheel drive is standard, and it’s a robust and customizable system. Even if you don’t go off-roading — and let’s be real, few of us do — some of these settings are still helpful, like Snow mode for increased traction in slippery situations.

For more extreme conditions, the Discovery should be able to traverse even the most challenging off-road terrain with a ground clearance of up to 11.14 inches, a wading depth of around 35.4 inches, an approach angle of up to 34 degrees, a breakover angle of 27.5 degrees and a departure angle of 30 degrees.

Refined Cabin, Competent Controls

The cabin is the picture of luxury, with supple leather seats and surfaces accented by low-gloss wood trim. Quality craftsmanship is evident in all three rows of seats, where materials feel high-grade and fit seamlessly.

The first row is the best seat in the house; its large, supportive seats are nearly infinitely customizable. Aside from the usual adjustments to the back and bottom cushions, there’s also massage, heat and cool functions, and most are easily accessed and controlled through the touchscreen.

I’m a big fan of the Volvo XC90’s huge, tabletlike touchscreen, but the Discovery’s setup is a not-too-distant second. The newly standard 10-inch touchscreen with navigation is set high on the dashboard for great visibility and includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The large, slick-looking screen gives the cabin a modern vibe, but there were a few hiccups using it …

First, its menus could be more straightforward — like programming and accessing favorite stations, for example — but it’s easy to use for most functions. The screen’s response time could also be a bit snappier; there’s often lag when you push the screen or switch between screens. Also, the volume knob is great, but there’s no tuning knob. As for competitors, I find BMW’s iDrive in the X5 a headache and Audi’s MMI system in the Q7 confounding.

The Discovery continues to set itself apart with a neat tech feature designed to encourage you to take up surfing — sort of. The optional Activity Key allows owners to lock and unlock the vehicle using a wireless wristband instead of the key fob — like a much cooler, techified version of Ford’s B-pillar keypad entry system. The wristband can be worn during outdoor activities and is activated by holding it up to the rear Discovery badge. Land Rover says it can withstand diving depths of 98.4 feet and temperatures from 58 degrees below zero to 257 degrees Fahrenheit. We tested the Jaguar version and liked it, though at $410 on the Discovery, it’s not cheap.

Family-Friendly?

The Discovery comes standard with seats for five, but I tested a model with the optional third row, bringing capacity to seven. The cabin’s level of luxury and comfort varies wildly based on the row and type of occupant.

Adults: Room and comfort were in good supply in the second row where there’s a bench seat. Unfortunately, captain’s chairs are unavailable, though many three-row SUVs offer them. The seats are heated and cooled, and they power recline for added comfort. Second-row passengers also have access to individual reading lights as well as USB ports, and there’s a giant two-panel moonroof that makes both the second and third rows feel airier.

Kids: Caregivers with kids in car seats can add car-seat installation to the always-growing mountain of parental challenges, and in the Discovery, it’s especially trying; second-row room was ample but installation was tricky.

Although accessing the lower Latch anchors was easy, I needed to remove the head restraint to install my forward-facing convertible seat; it pushed the car seat off the seatback. The head restraints required a trip to the glove box for the owner’s manual. Removing the head restraints was difficult and takes two people, per the manual. After removal, the head restraint dangles on a cable, which doesn’t seem safe.

To install my daughter’s booster, I needed to raise the restraint. This is slightly easier but still not ideal. Check out the full Car Seat Check for more.

The third row has some pitfalls, too. Three-row vehicles appeal to families — especially larger ones — because they offer added flexibility in terms of seating or cargo room depending on how the third row is set up.

In this, the Discovery is a mixed bag. Points to Land Rover for putting some effort into the third row with cupholders, tiny storage bins, USB ports and heated seats. The third row also has a pair of lower Latch anchors for a car seat, something not commonly found in three-row SUVs.

All of that is lovely, but if space is lacking, so is comfort. It feels cramped, the seats are hard, and getting back there is a challenge. The step-in height is high and the opening small.

It gets worse. Behind the third row, cargo room is skimpy at just 9.1 cubic feet of space; subcompact cars have more, and so does the competition. A lot more.

The seats fold down for more room, and how they do it might just be dazzling enough to make you forget the lack of space. With the optional Intelligent Seat Fold, the 60/40-split second row and 50/50-split third row can be raised or lowered independently or all at once via switches in the cargo area, the touchscreen or a smartphone app (which seems way extra). All seven seats know where the others are and can move out of the way in a meticulously choregraphed ballet so the others can fold.

Also from the cargo-area panel, you can lower the power tailgate portion of the liftgate/tailgate combination, and lower or raise the entire Discovery if it’s equipped with the available air suspension. About the tailgate: When loading groceries (two bags fit, or three with squished produce), the tiny tailgate only magnified the cargo area’s lack of space. It could be useful for a sportsball game, though; Land Rover says the liftgate can hold 661 pounds, so the Discovery would likely be a welcome guest — and probably the fanciest one — at a tailgate party.

Safety

The 2018 Discovery has not yet been crash-tested.

New this year, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is now standard. A host of driver assistance and safety systems are available, including a blind spot monitor; lane departure warning with lane keep assist; traffic-sign recognition, which can also be set up to automatically limit the vehicle’s speed; driver condition monitor, which looks at steering, braking and acceleration inputs to detect if a driver is becoming tired; and a 360-degree camera system with tow assist and hitch assist modes.

How Much of a Splurge?

The 2018 Discovery starts at $53,085 (all prices include destination charges), which is around $2,000 more than the model-year 2017 starting price. It’s also higher than its competitors — significantly in some cases: The Audi Q7 starts at $50,875, the Volvo XC90 at $47,895 and the Acura MDX at $45,195, but the XC90 and MDX come standard with front-wheel drive. One positive price change for the Discovery this year is that the diesel engine is now offered on the base model; it was previously available only on the higher-priced HSE and HSE Luxury models.

The Discovery is more expensive than others, but it also looks and feels the part. The Volvo XC90 is the reigning champ in this class — it won Cars.com’s Best of 2016 award and took top honors in two head-to-head challenges against the Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 — and it hasn’t been dethroned. The Discovery is a worthy contender, however, and if fancy is on your shopping list, the Discovery should be on there, too.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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3.2 / 5
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.9
Performance 3.5
Value 2.8
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.8

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  • Don’t blame the rover,blame the inadequate techs.

    The problem people are having with their rover is not the actual mechanical issue as it is the personnel assigned to repair. Let’s face it things happen;it’s up to the technicians to repair the issues, these sorry technicians is the problem.
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  • Avoid Like The Plague!! Worst Experience

    Quite possibly the worst purchase I’ve ever made! Stay away!! The list of issues is extensive and only got worse after the warranty expired. Two windshield replacement due to water leaks, console cooler stopped working at 50k miles and it was barely used. Oil leaks. Hood cable replaced twice before 60k miles, so many software updates to fix glitches that varied from screens just randomly going black, slow touchscreen response, freezing infotainment…more oil leaks. Sunroof motor replaced before 60kmiles, DEF errors galore!! This HSE Lux TD6 just eats through tires. But maybe Continental tires just suck. Seat belt assembly issues. More oil leaks. Its just an awful car! There’s a reason LR has two protective plates underneath. They don’t want you to see all the plastic connected to metal components. First and Last LR! Way too many issues for a 5yr old car.
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  • Disappointed

    We’ve had the car since new. 5 years now. It was very reliable up to 60,000. The console refrigerator stopped working, interior trim pieces broke or have come apart, exterior body trim pieces fading the hood latch broke, the air conditioning has stopped working and now there is a coolant leak. This is becoming very expensive to keep. Very disappointing.
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    In 5 years it has been in the shop at least 10 x’s. Now that the warranty is done I am getting one thousand dollared to death. The latest, window won’t go down, more screen problems, rain sensor and heater temp sensor shot. At 50,000 miles its got issues of a car twice its age.
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    Loved the SUV. Only had one issue with the radio. Comfortable and mechanically perfect. Excellent ride, powerful engine, quiet cabin, great features. Loved the car!!!
    • 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 4.0
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  • Worst Car- Can’t wait for my lease to end!

    I was so excited about upgrading from Lexus to Land Rover. I currently lease a 2018 LR HSE Diesel. It is hands down the worst car I’ve even owned maintenance wise. The engine crapped out on me at 19k miles and they had to put a band new Diesel a engine in it. Luckily it was covers by warranty. The reliability of the technology is so poor. Sometimes my main screen will just be black, so no air, no radio. You have to stop the car, turn it off, get out lock it, then allow it to reset before trying again. Dealer told me it was needing updates when this happened. Well, it’s had 3 updates in 1.5 years and it’s not an easy task. The dealer needs it for a day. When driving the front warning will random alert with nothing ahead, key fobs eat through batteries. I now have 21k on the car and the car shakes when I brake- which means it needs new pads/roaters. It’s also eating through tires so I will need tires before the lease ends to pass inspection. The only thing I have going for me is that it is still under warranty, But it has lived at the dealer being in the shop so many times. Other than being a pretty car, is the biggest money pit ever. First and LAST LR I will ever own!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • great car but has many problems

    the discovery has been a great car for me and my family. the only thing bad was reliability which is terrible. i was very lucky to not have much problems on my HSE Luxury. otherwise the car was very comfortable, but where we live there are a ton of these, which drops the value. but if you want to get into the land rover brand, this is your best bet. and service was great.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • I owned an SE. Not to pleased about it.

    The style is ok. I owned an LR4 HSE before this one. This ride is smoother than the LR4. However the lighting and steering sucks.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Issues with All New Disco

    Having intermittent electronic Issues eg memory seat and steering wheel does not always go back to the memory position. The InTouch Control app continually forgets my password and has to be re-entered every few days. An awful LOUD clunking noise from rear of the car at low speed ..appears to be the auto brake coming on and off even before I have stopped. Service told me that is normal operation..I beg to differ. Something isn't right here
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Water leaks

    Land Rover has had my vehicle for 3 months to fix this issue. When it rains it’s pouring in the car. We are the first owners and the customer service at the dealership is horrible.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is available in 3 trim levels:

  • HSE (2 styles)
  • HSE Luxury (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

The 2018 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

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Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery has an average reliability rating of 2.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Land Rover Discovery owners.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery. 46.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.2 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 3.5
  • Value: 2.8
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 2.8

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