Land Rover Discovery 2017– car dimensions: 4970 mm long, 2073 mm wide and 1846 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,232 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control as standard with three or four-zone available on higher grades. An 8-inch or 10-inch touchscreen runs the infotainment system. Cruise control is standard. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera come standard, while front sensors are on higher trims. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep assist are available on some grades or as options, becoming more widely fitted later in the generation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrived mid-generation on select models before becoming standard.
Boot space measures 258 litres with all seven seats in place. Folding the third row opens up 1137 litres behind the second row. With all seats folded the loadspace reaches 2406 litres, including underfloor storage for wet or dirty items. A powered inner tailgate provides a loading platform.
Braked towing capacity is 3500 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Advanced Tow Assist and related aids are available to ease hitching and manoeuvring. Electronic air suspension is fitted on higher grades for better load handling and off-road use.
Payload sits around 800 kg depending on configuration and equipment. The flexible seating and loadspace suit family or light work duties with plenty of stowage points throughout.
The cabin offers a quiet, airy space with premium leather and wood trim options. Stadium seating across three rows gives clear forward views and good legroom for adults in all positions. Power multi-way front seats with memory appear on higher grades, along with available heated and cooled seats in the first and second rows. A panoramic roof floods the interior with light on equipped models, while the acoustic laminated windscreen helps keep road noise low.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2017 test.
Service interval typically 12 months or 16,000 miles.
New vehicle limited warranty 4 years/50,000 miles in some markets.
Standard safety includes autonomous emergency braking and multiple airbags.
ISOFIX points in second and third rows on most grades.
Fuel economy varies by engine. Petrol and diesel options return combined figures in the high teens to mid-20s mpg range depending on market testing cycles and specification.
Servicing follows a flexible or fixed schedule of roughly every 12 months or 16,000 miles for most engines, with some variants extending to 21,000 miles or 24 months. Oil and filter changes form the core of routine visits, with additional items like filters and fluids at higher intervals.
The vehicle earned a five-star Euro NCAP result in 2017 with strong adult and child occupant scores. Standard equipment covers autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, seatbelt reminders across all rows, and a full set of airbags. Higher trims add blind-spot monitoring and surround cameras.
Keeping the car means sticking to the service schedule and retaining full history for residual value. Air suspension and complex electronics benefit from dealer or specialist attention. Warranty cover starts at three or four years depending on market and can be extended.
Length 4970 mm, Width 2073 mm, Height 1846 mm, Wheelbase 2923 mm (Discovery 2017 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Land Rover US Discovery 2017 First Edition brochure, autoevolution and Land Rover media.