And the Land Rover Discovery, thanks in part to its new aerodynamic design, is well insulated against wind noise. The car’s intelligent and advanced suspension system smooths out all but the harshest of bumps and dips along the way. Up front, the seats can be heated or cooled and even the second-row passengers are treated to heated seats. Factor in the 380W Meridian sound system and the Landmark model is very refined indeed. There is a satin-brushed centre console and special aluminium mesh finisher to set this model apart. The interior is available with either Ebony or Acorn grained leather - ours was in Ebony.
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There are fixed front and rear panoramic sunroofs, front fog lights and Hi-Line tail lights, plus privacy glass and special gloss black alloys to complete the styling. Narvik Black nameplate scripting can be found on the tailgate and bonnet and there is also some unique Landmark badging. This includes a more purposeful front bumper design and Narvik Black mesh grille and fender vents. Taking the SE as a starting point, the Landmark edition gains a Dynamic Exterior Pack. Refinement is an area where Land Rover scores highly and this special edition lives up to high expectations too. And this new generation Discovery is still just as capable off-road and would certainly excel where most other rivals fall by the wayside.
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The steering is nicely weighted with ample driver feedback but the reactions are not quite as impressive as some other premium rivals'.īut in fairness, the Discovery over the years has been viewed as a working vehicle and was often the ‘go-to' car for builders and farmers who needed to keep moving throughout the harshest winters and could tow trailers full of feed out to animals in remote areas without getting bogged down. These certainly looked the business but the ride would have been more comfortable on smaller wheels, and the fuel efficiency and carbon emissions figures would have been better too. Our car was sitting on much larger 21-inch wheels than the standard model which can be specified with 19-inch wheels.
The ride is well-cushioned without being wallowy and body roll into bends is kept to a minimum so long as corners are treated with a little respect. The Discovery Landmark cruises at motorway speeds and proved deceptively nimble in busier town centre traffic too where the elevated driving position delivers superb all-round visibility - provided the trio of huge rear headrests are lowered.Ĭomfort levels within the Discovery Landmark are excellent thanks in part to the air suspension that is fitted as standard. The road-holding is nice and grippy meaning bends can be tackled with confidence although it’s worth remembering that this is a high-sided SUV so you may experience a little body roll if driven too enthusiastically. The throttle reactions are instant and the power keeps on coming. So it would be fair to expect a 2.0-litre engine might struggle a little driving such a powerhouse, but it doesn’t. And although it’s not quite so fiery as the SD6 model it still blitzed its way along country lanes with rapid-fire acceleration and ample power in reserve for overtaking slower-moving vehicles.Īlthough the latest generation Discovery has lost quite a lot of bulk, it still weighs in at more than two tonnes. We opted for the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder SD4 Ingenium model with 430Nm of torque which could reach from 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds and topped out at 121mph. The Discovery Landmark edition is available with two diesel powertrains - the SD4 240hp or the SD6 306hp, both of which are mated to an automatic eight-speed transmission with paddles for extra driver engagement.
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