Likes

  • The looks
  • The interior
  • The driving experience
  • The immense set of skills, abilities and image.

Dislikes

  • Terrible reputation for reliability.
  • Expensive parts, repair and maintenance costs.
  • Build quality hugely inconsistent.
  • Huge depreciation.

Stuff you should know

The Land Rover Discovery 5 is a large luxury SUV that is designed to provide a unique combination of off-road capability, luxury, and practicality. The fifth-generation of the Discovery was launched in 2017 and has received several updates and improvements since then.

The Discovery 5 is available in both petrol and diesel engines and is equipped with a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system that can handle any terrain and is capable of wading through water up to 900 mm deep.

Inside, the Discovery 5 offers ample space for seven passengers across three rows of seats, making it a great family car, though some come with 5 seats. The interior is designed with premium materials and advanced technology, including a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and more tech than you can shake a stick at.

Safety features in the Discovery 5 include automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, the SUV has received a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in 2017..

The Land Rover Discovery 5 is not the most fuel-efficient SUV on the market, but it’s a highly capable and luxurious vehicle that can tackle any challenge. Overall, it’s a great option for those who prioritise off-road performance, practicality, and luxury.

What goes wrong

Exterior:

There are plenty of reports of leaking sunroofs and windscreens. This can range from small amounts of water entering the cabin, however some owners have experienced more severe cases where the water leaks are so serious, it can impact the electronics which possibly impacts the airbag.

The real disappointment to this issue is that even though it’s a commonly reported problem, plenty of owners have been denied any sort of warranty help from Land Rover.

On the subject of electronics, pretty much anything electronic on the exterior has complaints attached to it. Door lock actuators and central locking issues, lighting issues, electric mirrors failing, if it’s electronic, it may have or possibly will have issues.

There are a few reports of the 360 surround cameras showing black screens and in a few instances, some cameras have been fitted incorrectly meaning the display may be the wrong way around or just wonky.

Air suspension systems can have a range of issues. Small air leaks commonly occur in the lines of air struts. This can then eventually lead to the suspension ‘sagging’ which then puts additional pressure on the air compressor, which has to compensate for the leak. The labour, time and expense repairing this will vary depending on the seriousness of the issue however, it is a Land Rover, parts and labour ask a premium.

Interior:

The electronic gremlins continue and they continue everywhere.

Firstly infotainment system can have a variety of problems. Best case scenario the system becomes slow and immensely frustrating to use, the bluetooth can drop out or not connect, the whole system can just either turn off or not even start which requires you to re-start the car.

In the worst case scenarios, the entire system has to be replaced and being a Land Rover, that won’t be cheap if it’s out of warranty.

More common on the HSE models apparently due to the extra tech and features, these models have a habit of draining the battery quite quickly. Apparently this is worse if the Disco is unlocked.

Steering problems are also somewhat apparent, some owners have reported instability or even wobbling whilst driving.

Mechanically:

Land Rover suggest Servicing every 26,000km under normal conditions or 10,000km under extreme conditions. However, if you drive your car in a hot climate or a cold climate, if you tow anything or drive off road, if you drive in stop start traffic, these are all considered extreme conditions.

As we’ve stated in other cheat sheets, even with modern synthetic oils, no engine will last with any type of extended service intervals and in a Discovery 5 where all of the engine options (petrols and diesels) are plagued with problems, you’re

Exterior:

There are plenty of reports of leaking sunroofs and windscreens. This can range from small amounts of water entering the cabin, however some owners have experienced more severe cases where the water leaks are so serious, it can impact the electronics which possibly impacts the airbag.

The real disappointment to this issue is that even though it’s a commonly reported problem, plenty of owners have been denied any sort of warranty help from Land Rover.

On the subject of electronics, pretty much anything electronic on the exterior has complaints attached to it. Door lock actuators and central locking issues, lighting issues, electric mirrors failing, if it’s electronic, it may have or possibly will have issues.

There are a few reports of the 360 surround cameras showing black screens and in a few instances, some cameras have been fitted incorrectly meaning the display may be the wrong way around or just wonky.

Air suspension systems can have a range of issues. Small air leaks commonly occur in the lines of air struts. This can then eventually lead to the suspension ‘sagging’ which then puts additional pressure on the air compressor, which has to compensate for the leak. The labour, time and expense repairing this will vary depending on the seriousness of the issue however, it is a Land Rover, parts and labour ask a premium.

Interior:

The electronic gremlins continue and they continue everywhere.

Firstly infotainment system can have a variety of problems. Best case scenario the system becomes slow and immensely frustrating to use, the bluetooth can drop out or not connect, the whole system can just either turn off or not even start which requires you to re-start the car.

In the worst case scenarios, the entire system has to be replaced and being a Land Rover, that won’t be cheap if it’s out of warranty.

More common on the HSE models apparently due to the extra tech and features, these models have a habit of draining the battery quite quickly. Apparently this is worse if the Disco is unlocked.

Steering problems are also somewhat apparent, some owners have reported instability or even wobbling whilst driving.

Mechanically:

Land Rover suggest Servicing every 26,000km under normal conditions or 10,000km under extreme conditions. However, if you drive your car in a hot climate or a cold climate, if you tow anything or drive off road, if you drive in stop start traffic, these are all considered extreme conditions.

As we’ve stated in other cheat sheets, even with modern synthetic oils, no engine will last with any type of extended service intervals and in a Discovery 5 where all of the engine options (petrols and diesels) are plagued with problems, you’re just asking for trouble if not serviced at least every 10,000km.

In regards to reported faults, the 4-cylinder petrol engines (the Ingenium engines) are well known for having a number of different timing chain issues. If you do manage to catch the timing chain before it fails and causes a catastrophic failure, because the engine is designed with the timing chains at the back of the engine, it’s either an engine out or transmission out procedure to fix it, and unsurprisingly, its eye-wateringly expensive.

The 4-cylinder diesel engines are designed the very same way and have the same problem. However, they also have diesel injector problems that have caused engine failure, there are plenty of reports about cracks in the engine block which requires a whole new engine and like all modern-day diesels, they have EGR cooler, DPF and turbo complications.

As for the 6-cylinders, the early versions had a V6 diesel (which is a Ford engine) and is arguably the pick of the bunch. It’s not perfect though with oil starvation and crankshaft failures on the list of common issues. It does have a timing belt so maintenance is more expensive but way cheaper than failed timing chains in the other engine options.

More recent versions received a straight 6 which is from the Ingenium family and so far, it does appear to be more reliable than the 4-cylinder versions although time will tell.

We should note, these are just the more common issues reported, the sheer number of reports of more sporadic mechanical, quality and electronic issues is honestly terrifying. It seems that every single element of the Disco can and quite often does have some sort of issue attached to it. As an example of inconsistencies in quality, the Disco might just take the cake.”

 

Recalls:

  • 19 October 2018 – 29 units of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Discovery were affected by a defect wherein the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature was not available when required, and a warning message was not displayed on the instrument cluster to inform the driver.
  • 29 January 2021 – 18 Land Rover Discovery models from the 2020 year range were affected due to the incorrect installation of the upper anchor point for the left-hand side third-row seat.
  • 4 May 2021 – 1,541 units of the 2018-2020 Land Rover Discovery model were affected by a defect where there was potentially insufficient contact between the startup battery ground stud and the chassis.
  • 26 May 2021 – 533 units of the 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery and Defender models were affected by a defect where the fixing nuts connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter were not tightened to specification, which could cause a hot exhaust gas leak into the engine bay as the fixings loosened over time.
  • 24 August 2021 – 266 Land Rover L462 Discovery model units were affected by a defect where the battery was insufficiently earthed to the vehicle chassis, resulting in various electrical faults such as engine cut out while being driven and loss of all electronics.
  • 19 October 2021 – 54 units of the 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery L462 model were found to have been affected due to the potential absence of the Occupancy Detection Sensor System (ODS) in the front passenger seat, which would have resulted in the lack of a warning signal if the seat belt was not buckled while the seat was occupied.
  • 23 December 2021 – 241 units of the 2018-2019 Land Rover Model L462 Discovery were affected by a defect caused by a manufacturing issue where the fuel feed hose assembly was incorrectly routed, which resulted in potential fuel leakage into the engine bay.
  • 11 August 2022 – 350 units of Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport & Range Rover Velar, built from 2021 – 2122, were affected by a manufacturing defect where damaged front seat belt pre-tensioner tubes were installed on the seat belt retractors, resulting in the pre-tensioner not operating as intended.|
  • 15 February 2023 – 205 units of the 2023 and 2024 model years of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Discovery, and Defender variants produced between 2022 and 2023 were affected by a manufacturing issue wherein the camshaft carrier oil gallery was not drilled to specification, potentially leading to an external oil leak or oil discharge into the engine air intake system

Exterior:

There are plenty of reports of leaking sunroofs and windscreens. This can range from small amounts of water entering the cabin, however some owners have experienced more severe cases where the water leaks are so serious, it can impact the electronics which possibly impacts the airbag.

The real disappointment to this issue is that even though it’s a commonly reported problem, plenty of owners have been denied any sort of warranty help from Land Rover.

On the subject of electronics, pretty much anything electronic on the exterior has complaints attached to it. Door lock actuators and central locking issues, lighting issues, electric mirrors failing, if it’s electronic, it may have or possibly will have issues.

There are a few reports of the 360 surround cameras showing black screens and in a few instances, some cameras have been fitted incorrectly meaning the display may be the wrong way around or just wonky.

Air suspension systems can have a range of issues. Small air leaks commonly occur in the lines of air struts. This can then eventually lead to the suspension ‘sagging’ which then puts additional pressure on the air compressor, which has to compensate for the leak. The labour, time and expense repairing this will vary depending on the seriousness of the issue however, it is a Land Rover, parts and labour ask a premium.

Interior:

The electronic gremlins continue and they continue everywhere.

Firstly infotainment system can have a variety of problems. Best case scenario the system becomes slow and immensely frustrating to use, the bluetooth can drop out or not connect, the whole system can just either turn off or not even start which requires you to re-start the car.

In the worst case scenarios, the entire system has to be replaced and being a Land Rover, that won’t be cheap if it’s out of warranty.

More common on the HSE models apparently due to the extra tech and features, these models have a habit of draining the battery quite quickly. Apparently this is worse if the Disco is unlocked.

Steering problems are also somewhat apparent, some owners have reported instability or even wobbling whilst driving.

Mechanically:

Land Rover suggest Servicing every 26,000km under normal conditions or 10,000km under extreme conditions. However, if you drive your car in a hot climate or a cold climate, if you tow anything or drive off road, if you drive in stop start traffic, these are all considered extreme conditions.

As we’ve stated in other cheat sheets, even with modern synthetic oils, no engine will last with any type of extended service intervals and in a Discovery 5 where all of the engine options (petrols and diesels) are plagued with problems, you’re just asking for trouble if not serviced at least every 10,000km.

In regards to reported faults, the 4-cylinder petrol engines (the Ingenium engines) are well known for having a number of different timing chain issues. If you do manage to catch the timing chain before it fails and causes a catastrophic failure, because the engine is designed with the timing chains at the back of the engine, it’s either an engine out or transmission out procedure to fix it, and unsurprisingly, its eye-wateringly expensive.

The 4-cylinder diesel engines are designed the very same way and have the same problem. However, they also have diesel injector problems that have caused engine failure, there are plenty of reports about cracks in the engine block which requires a whole new engine and like all modern-day diesels, they have EGR cooler, DPF and turbo complications.

As for the 6-cylinders, the early versions had a V6 diesel (which is a Ford engine) and is arguably the pick of the bunch. It’s not perfect though with oil starvation and crankshaft failures on the list of common issues. It does have a timing belt so maintenance is more expensive but way cheaper than failed timing chains in the other engine options.

More recent versions received a straight 6 which is from the Ingenium family and so far, it does appear to be more reliable than the 4-cylinder versions although time will tell.

We should note, these are just the more common issues reported, the sheer number of reports of more sporadic mechanical, quality and electronic issues is honestly terrifying. It seems that every single element of the Disco can and quite often does have some sort of issue attached to it. As an example of inconsistencies in quality, the Disco might just take the cake.”

 

Recalls:

  • 19 October 2018 – 29 units of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Discovery were affected by a defect wherein the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature was not available when required, and a warning message was not displayed on the instrument cluster to inform the driver.
  • 29 January 2021 – 18 Land Rover Discovery models from the 2020 year range were affected due to the incorrect installation of the upper anchor point for the left-hand side third-row seat.
  • 4 May 2021 – 1,541 units of the 2018-2020 Land Rover Discovery model were affected by a defect where there was potentially insufficient contact between the startup battery ground stud and the chassis.
  • 26 May 2021 – 533 units of the 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery and Defender models were affected by a defect where the fixing nuts connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter were not tightened to specification, which could cause a hot exhaust gas leak into the engine bay as the fixings loosened over time.
  • 24 August 2021 – 266 Land Rover L462 Discovery model units were affected by a defect where the battery was insufficiently earthed to the vehicle chassis, resulting in various electrical faults such as engine cut out while being driven and loss of all electronics.
  • 19 October 2021 – 54 units of the 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery L462 model were found to have been affected due to the potential absence of the Occupancy Detection Sensor System (ODS) in the front passenger seat, which would have resulted in the lack of a warning signal if the seat belt was not buckled while the seat was occupied.
  • 23 December 2021 – 241 units of the 2018-2019 Land Rover Model L462 Discovery were affected by a defect caused by a manufacturing issue where the fuel feed hose assembly was incorrectly routed, which resulted in potential fuel leakage into the engine bay.
  • 11 August 2022 – 350 units of Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport & Range Rover Velar, built from 2021 – 2122, were affected by a manufacturing defect where damaged front seat belt pre-tensioner tubes were installed on the seat belt retractors, resulting in the pre-tensioner not operating as intended.|
  • 15 February 2023 – 205 units of the 2023 and 2024 model years of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Discovery, and Defender variants produced between 2022 and 2023 were affected by a manufacturing issue wherein the camshaft carrier oil gallery was not drilled to specification, potentially leading to an external oil leak or oil discharge into the engine air intake system

Should you buy it?

Buying a used Land Rover Discovery is such a gamble.

Obviously not all Disco’s are rubbish, as we found through our research, there are countless owners out there that adore their examples and have never had even the slightest drama and ignoring any of the potential issues, the Disco is still one hell of an SUV.

Very few other vehicles offer such an immense set of skills, not to mention the fact the Disco wraps these skills in such a gorgeous, understated and classy aesthetic, or the fact it is still incredible to drive.

But we’re talking about used Disco’s with possibly no factory warranty and potentially not maintained with the fastidious care and attention they require.

Because of that, we’re sorry but it’s a no, you probably should not buy one, the very long list of potential issues, and the costs to repair them, are just too much risk.

Although, if you can categorically confirm the Disco’s history and you have immense cash reserves to throw at the Disco if (or when) things possibly go very wrong, in that case, sure why not, buy one.

Even then, when researching through countless reliability surveys and consumer reports, Land Rover as a brand often ranks as the worst manufacturer when it comes to reliability, and as impressive as the Disco is when it behaves, not only does it often rank at the bottom of its respective class, it’s proving to be arguably the very worst Land Rover or even Range Rover

Buying a used Land Rover Discovery is such a gamble.

Obviously not all Disco’s are rubbish, as we found through our research, there are countless owners out there that adore their examples and have never had even the slightest drama and ignoring any of the potential issues, the Disco is still one hell of an SUV.

Very few other vehicles offer such an immense set of skills, not to mention the fact the Disco wraps these skills in such a gorgeous, understated and classy aesthetic, or the fact it is still incredible to drive.

But we’re talking about used Disco’s with possibly no factory warranty and potentially not maintained with the fastidious care and attention they require.

Because of that, we’re sorry but it’s a no, you probably should not buy one, the very long list of potential issues, and the costs to repair them, are just too much risk.

Although, if you can categorically confirm the Disco’s history and you have immense cash reserves to throw at the Disco if (or when) things possibly go very wrong, in that case, sure why not, buy one.

Even then, when researching through countless reliability surveys and consumer reports, Land Rover as a brand often ranks as the worst manufacturer when it comes to reliability, and as impressive as the Disco is when it behaves, not only does it often rank at the bottom of its respective class, it’s proving to be arguably the very worst Land Rover or even Range Rover in general.

Should you buy it?

Buying a used Land Rover Discovery is such a gamble.

Obviously not all Disco’s are rubbish, as we found through our research, there are countless owners out there that adore their examples and have never had even the slightest drama and ignoring any of the potential issues, the Disco is still one hell of an SUV.

Very few other vehicles offer such an immense set of skills, not to mention the fact the Disco wraps these skills in such a gorgeous, understated and classy aesthetic, or the fact it is still incredible to drive.

But we’re talking about used Disco’s with possibly no factory warranty and potentially not maintained with the fastidious care and attention they require.

Because of that, we’re sorry but it’s a no, you probably should not buy one, the very long list of potential issues, and the costs to repair them, are just too much risk.

Although, if you can categorically confirm the Disco’s history and you have immense cash reserves to throw at the Disco if (or when) things possibly go very wrong, in that case, sure why not, buy one.

Even then, when researching through countless reliability surveys and consumer reports, Land Rover as a brand often ranks as the worst manufacturer when it comes to reliability, and as impressive as the Disco is when it behaves, not only does it often rank at the bottom of its respective class, it’s proving to be arguably the very worst Land Rover or even Range Rover in general.

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Models, pricing & features

Land Rover Discovery Sport-1

S

Price when new: $64,300 - $116,500

Price used: $34,900 - $109,250

The base model S is not short on features and was available with a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel right onto the P 360 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol.

The Discovery 5 had an extensive options list, so check with the seller or dealer as to whether the car you are looking at has any options fitted.

MY19 models added front parking sensors. MY20 models added a 10-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

MY22 models added a whole range of features like 20-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tyres, air suspension, wade sensing, rain sensing wipers, 11.4-inch touchscreen with JLR’s Pivi Pro infotainment system, wireless phone charging and DAB+ digital radio.

R-Dynamic models features a black styling pack added to the spec.

Standard Features:

19-inch alloy wheels
Full-size spare wheel
Body coloured roof
Body coloured door handles
Discovery badging on bonnet and rear
Single speed transfer box (high range only)
Trailer stability assist
Front and rear tow eye hooks
5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2017)
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front side airbags
Full-length curtain airbags
3-point (lap sash) seatbelt for all occupants
Seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters for all three rows
Seatbelt reminder for all seats
Active head restraints for driver and front passenger
Second row ISOFIX mountings for outboard seats
Third row ISOFIX mountings
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Concerning brake control (CBC)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Brake assist
Dyanmic stability control (DSC)
Electric sterring system
Traction control
Hill descent control (HDC)
Hill start assist (HSA)
Hill launch assist
Rollover stability control
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) – low speed
Lane departure warning
Rear parking sensors
Brake pad wear indicator
Speed limiter
Halogen headlights
Front fog lights
Rear Fog Lights
High-mounted stop light
Interior ambient lighting
Interior lights – reading lamps, map lights, footwell lamps (first row)
Puddle lights
Rear vision mirror
Cruise control
Remote central locking
Proximity alarm
Push button start
Remote boot release
Trip computer
Colour driver’s display
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Electromechnical handbrake
Gearshift paddles
Rotary gear shifter
Multi-functional leather sterring wheel – tilt and telescopic (reach) adjust
Electric side mirrors
Heated side mirrors
Electric windows – front and rear with auto up/down function for all windows
Dual-zone climate control – manual
Rear air-cond vents
Ebony interior trim
Cloth upholstery
Manually adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat
6-speaker sound system
8.0-inch touchscreen
1x USB port for data exchange
Reversing camera – in infotainment system
12V power sockets – centre console, second row, boot
Vanity mirror for driver and front passenger
Glovebox
Centre console storage
Front cup holders – 2x
Second row cup holders – 2x
Third cup holders – 2x
60:40 rear folding seats
Shopping hooks
Sunglasses holder

MY19 update:

Front parking sensors

MY20 update:

Front and rear parking sensors
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto

MY22 update:

20-inch alloy wheels
All-terrain tyres
Metal treadplates
Rear LED tail lights
Puddle lamps
Ambient interior lighting
Air suspension
Adaptive dynamics
Wade sensing
Torque vectoring
Lane keeping assist
Front view camera
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic sign recognition
Electrochromatic rear vision mirror
Remote central locking with keyless entry (via button on door handle)
Rain sensing (auto) wipers
Electrically folding side mirrors
Memory functions: electric mirrors
14-way electrically adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat
11.4-inch touchscreen
Pivi Pro infotainment system
USB-C sockets
Wireless phone charging
DAB+ digital radio
Electric tailgate
Tow hitch assist

SE

Price when new: $77,050 - $123,000

Price used: $41,550 - $115,100

The mid-range SE is a sweet spot in the range adding air suspension, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, more 12-volt power outlets – many functional features the S misses out on.

MY20 vehicles gained park assist, safe exit assist, rear cross traffic alert, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats and a more powerful 10-speaker sound system.

MY22 vehicles added the Pivi infotainment system, 21-inch alloy wheels and 18-way electrically adjustable front seats.

R-Dynamic models features a black styling pack added to the spec.

In addition to S:

Air suspension
Twin speed transfer box (not available on Td4 engines)
Towing setup (electrics and armature)
Front and rear parking sensors
LED headlights
Auto headlight levelling
Headlight washers
Automatic headlights
Approach lights fitted to door mirrors
Coming/leaving home function
Interior ambient lighting
Rain sensing (auto) wipers
Electrically folding side mirrors
Electrochromatic rear vision mirror
Way Grained leather upholstery
8-way electrically adjustable driver and front passenger’s seat
Electric lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger
Gloss black finisher (interior trim)
10-speaker 250 watt Land Rover Enhanced sound system
USB connectivity and charging
Satellite navigation
2x 12V power outlets – second row
Secondary glovebox

MY20 update:

Park assist function – parallel and perpendicular parking
Safe exit assist
Rear cross traffic alert
12-way electrically adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat
10-speaker 350 watt Land Rover Enhanced sound system

MY22 update:

21-inch alloy wheels
All-terrain tyres
Puddle lamps
Ambient interior lighting
Air suspension
Adaptive dynamics
Wade sensing
Torque vectoring
Lane keeping assist
Front view camera
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic sign recognition
18-way electrically adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat
11.4-inch touchscreen
Pivi Pro infotainment system
USB-C sockets
Wireless phone charging
DAB+ digital radio
Tow hitch assist

Landmark Edition (2019-2020)

Price when new: $107,804 - $108,169

Price used: $72,950 - $94,650

The Landmark Edition is nothing to shout about adding Land Rover’s signature LED headlight and tail light design, a 10-speaker 380-watt Meridian sound system and an electric tailgate.

Given the HSE model is accessible at used car prices, it’s recommended to seek out an HSE over a Landmark Edition.

This model was produced between 2019 and 2020.

In addition to SE:

Signature LED tail light design
10-speaker 380-watt Meridian sound system
Electric tailgate

HSE

Price when new: $87,150 - $130,550

Price used: $46,000 - $121,950

The HSE is the entry-level to the luxury range of the Discovery 5 adding 20-inch alloy wheels, signature LED tail design, keyless entry, 3-zone climate control, 10-speaker Meridian sound system, premium interior trim and electric tailgate.

MY22 models adds 20-way electrically adjustable front seats, 22-inch alloy wheels.

R-Dynamic models features a black styling pack added to the spec.

In addition to SE:

20-inch alloy wheels
Signature LED tail light design
Auto high-beam (also known as high beam assist)
Remote central locking with keyless entry (via button on door handle)
Steering wheel – electrically adjustable
3-zone climate control
Natural shadow oak veneer interior trim
Driver’s seat memory function
10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
10-speaker 380 watt Meridian sound system
10GB hard drive
Satellite navigation with live traffic updates (Navigation Pro)
2x USB charging ports – second row
Electric tailgate

MY22 update:

22-inch alloy wheels
All-terrain tyres
Matrix LED headlights
Puddle lamps
Ambient interior lighting
Air suspension
Adaptive dynamics
Wade sensing
Torque vectoring
Lane keeping assist
Front view camera
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic sign recognition
20-way electrically adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat
11.4-inch touchscreen
Pivi Pro infotainment system
USB-C sockets
Wireless phone charging
DAB+ digital radio
Tow hitch assist

HSE Luxury (2017 - 2020)

Price when new: $100,950 - $126,399

Price used: $53,900 - $110,600

The HSE Luxury was the top of the range model until it was phased out in 2020.

In addition to the HSE, the HSE Luxury gained heated windscreen, surround view camera, extended leather trim, 16-way electrically adjustable front seats, winged headrests, heated and ventilated front seats, 14-speaker 825-watt Meridian sound system and digital TV.

Given most of the features were added to models below, this spec ultimately was phased out with MY21 updates.

In addition to HSE:

20-inch alloy wheels
Chrome door handles
Heated windscreen
Configurable ambient lighting
Surround view camera
Extended leather interior trim
Winged headrests
Windsor leather upholstery
16-way electrically adjustable front seats
Heated and ventilated front seats
14-speaker 825 watt Meridian sound system
Digital TV
Premium carpet mats
Electric tailgate with gesture control

First Edition (2017)

Price when new: $131,871 - 132,160

Price used: $65,450 - $84,950

The First Edition was released in 2017 with the launch of the Discovery 5 and adds 21-inch alloy wheels, premium metallic paint, black contrast roof, gloss black styling elements, ambient lighting, electrically operated 60:40 split rear seats, 16-way electrically adjustable front seats, Windsor leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 14-speaker Meridian sound system, premium carpet mats and an electric tailgate with gesture control.

In addition to HSE:

21-inch alloy wheels
Premium metallic paint
Black contrast roof
Front grille and vents in gloss black
Gloss black mirror caps
Gloss black “Discovery” badging
Tow eye covers in Dark Techno
Terrain Response 2 (not available with Td4 engine)
Terrian Progress Control (not available with Td4 engine)
Lane keep assist
Blind spot monitor
Driver fatigue monitor
Park assist function – parallel and perpendicular parking
360-degree visual parking aid
Surround view camera
Reverse traffic detection
In-car telematics and SOS function
InControl serices and apps
Heated washer jets
Auto-dimming exterior side mirrors
Heated steering wheel
Configurable ambient lighting
7-seats
Winged headrests
60:40 split folding rear seats – electrically operated
Third row seats – electrically operated
Windsor leather upholstery
16-way electrically adjustable front seats
Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
Intelligent seat fold feature
Extended leather interior trim
14-speaker 825 watt Meridian sound system
Digital TV
Premium carpet mats
Electric tailgate with gesture control

Tech specs

Body Style:

5-door SUV

Engines:

2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel

3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol

Power:

132kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

177kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

190kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

225kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

221kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

265kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic SE, P 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

Torque:

430Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

500Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

600Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

700Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

650Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

500Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic

Body Style:

5-door SUV

Engines:

2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel

3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol

Power:

132kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

177kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

190kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

225kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

221kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

265kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic SE, P 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

Torque:

430Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

500Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

600Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

700Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

650Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

500Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic SE, P 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

Transmission & Drive:

8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive (4×4)

Fuel Consumption:

6.2 – 9.2L/100km

Length:

4970mm

Width:

2073mm

Height:

1888mm

Kerb Weight:

2193 – 2230kg

Towing (braked/unbraked)

3500/750kg

ANCAP rating:

5 stars (tested 2017)

Body Style:

5-door SUV

Engines:

2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel

3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol

Power:

132kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

177kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

190kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

225kW – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

221kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

265kW – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic SE, P 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

Torque:

430Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (TD4 S, TD4 SE, TD4 HSE, TD4 HSE Luxury)

500Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel (SD4 S, SD4 SE, SD4 HSE, SD4 HSE Luxury)

600Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (TD6 S, TD6 SE, TD6 HSE, TD6 HSE Luxury, TD6 First Edition)

700Nm – 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel (SD6 S, SD6 SE, SDV6 Landmark Edition, SD6 HSE, SD6 HSE Luxury)

650Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel (D 300 S, D 300 R-Dynamic S, D 300 SE, D 300 R-Dynamic SE, D 300 HSE, D 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

500Nm – 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol (P 300 R-Dynamic S, P 300 R-Dynamic SE, P 300 R-Dynamic HSE)

Transmission & Drive:

8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive (4×4)

Fuel Consumption:

6.2 – 9.2L/100km

Length:

4970mm

Width:

2073mm

Height:

1888mm

Kerb Weight:

2193 – 2230kg

Towing (braked/unbraked)

3500/750kg

ANCAP rating:

5 stars (tested 2017)

Warranty & servicing

Warranty:

3 years/100,00kms
5 years/unlimited kms (from April 2021)

Servicing:

12 months/26,000kms

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