Land Rover Discovery: price, seven-seat SUV, engines and towing

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Land Rover Discovery is a full-size seven-seat family SUV, now in its fifth generation. US starting prices run from $64,900 to $84,300 for the Tempest before destination. The 2027 lineup uses the P360 3.0L mild-hybrid six with up to 355 hp, every version tows up to 8,200 lbs, and the EPA rates the P360 at 19 mpg combined.

Type
Full-size SUV, three rows, seven seats
Price (MSRP)
$64,900–$84,300 (2027 MY) · Starting MSRPs on the Land Rover USA Discovery models page (model year not stated on the page), excluding destination. High = Discovery Tempest. The page’s build-and-price links reference the 2027 model year.[1]
Powertrains
Discovery P360, Discovery P300 (through 2026) · 296–355 hp
Towing
up to 8,200 lb (Every Discovery can tow up to 8,200 lbs, per Land Rover.)[3]
Current generation
Fifth generation, 2017–present

2027 Land Rover Discovery price and trims

The current Discovery replaced the LR4 in the U.S. for the 2017 model year. For MY27 the lineup is S, a new Landmark edition and Tempest, and the S moves to the six-cylinder P360, so every Discovery now has the same engine.[9][10][11][12][13][14]

Land Rover Discovery trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2027)Powertrain
S$64,900excl. $1,850 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model yearP360 3.0L Ingenium mild-hybrid inline-6, 355 hp[9][11][10]
Landmark$70,800excl. $1,850 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model yearP360 3.0L Ingenium mild-hybrid inline-6, 355 hp[9][11][10]
Tempest$84,300excl. $1,850 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); 2027 model yearP360 3.0L Ingenium mild-hybrid inline-6, 355 hp[9][11][10]

Every Discovery trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Land Rover Discovery engines, horsepower and mpg

Land Rover says the 2027 Discovery S moves to the P360, so the whole 2027 line uses the six; EPA rates the 2027 Discovery MHEV at the same 17/23/19 mpg as 2026. Torque and P300 output are from Land Rover's 2022 model-year US release. Land Rover lists 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Land Rover Discovery powertrains with Land Rover-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Discovery P360S, Landmark, Tempest3.0L turbocharged inline-6 mild hybrid (Ingenium)[2][3][4][5]3553658-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17/23/192026 MY[5]
Discovery P300 (through 2026)2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (Ingenium)[4][6]2962958-speed automaticFour-wheel drive19/24/212026 MY[6]

Output is as rated by Land Rover; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

2027 Discovery lineup

Land Rover's July 2026 release reorganized the Discovery around S, Landmark and Tempest versions, with the P360 six now standard on the S. Landmark adds Tasman Blue paint and unique badging; Tempest adds Petra Copper accents and 22-inch wheels.

Land Rover lists a 35.4-inch (900 mm) maximum wading depth and up to 8,200 lbs of towing with Advanced Tow Assist.[3]

Off-road and construction

The fifth-generation Discovery moved to aluminum construction, about 1,000 lbs lighter than the LR4, with 11.1 inches of ground clearance (1.7 inches more than the LR4) at launch.

Land Rover lists a maximum wading depth of 35.4 inches.[7][3]

Land Rover Discovery generations by year

Every US Land Rover Discovery generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Fifth generation2017–present3.0L supercharged V6 and Td6 diesel at launch; later 2.0L turbo I4 and 3.0L mild-hybrid I6Unveiled in September 2016 and on sale in the US from mid-2017 at $49,990, replacing the LR4. Aluminum construction cut about 1,000 lbs versus the steel-ladder LR4.[7]
LR4 / earlier DiscoveryThrough 2016 (LR4)3.0L supercharged V6 (2016 LR4)The Discovery name dates to 1989; in the US the previous generation was sold as the LR4, which entered 2016 with a 340-hp supercharged V6.[3][8]

Land Rover Discovery problems and recalls

The Discovery's documented problems are safety recalls: 25 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name the Discovery, LR3 or LR4 since 2008. The largest cover a driver air bag connector on 2021–2026 models (26V389), the DC-DC converter (26V248) and a cracking fuel tank flange on 2010–2016 LR4s (21V635). All repairs are free.

Documented Land Rover Discovery issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Driver air bag clockspring connector may corrode (recall 26V389)[15]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2021–2026Recall 26V389
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248)[16]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2021–2024Recall 26V248
Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early (recall 21V668)[17]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2020–2022Recall 21V668
Rear doors may not latch with the keyless UniLatch (recall 23V393)[18]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2017–2020Recall 23V393
Auto High Beam has no cluster indicator (recall 21V117)[19]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2018–2020Recall 21V117
Rearview camera can be damaged by trapped water (recall 26V458)[20]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2021–2025Recall 26V458
Loose battery ground stud can cause electrical faults (recall 20V694)[21]Discovery fifth generation (2017–present)2019–2020Recall 20V694
Fuel tank outlet flange may crack and leak (recall 21V635)[22]LR4 (2010–2016)2010–2016Recall 21V635

All 10 documented Discovery issues and 10 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Land Rover Discovery?

US starting prices run from $64,900 to $84,300 (Tempest) before destination.

How many seats does the Discovery have?

Seven, across three rows.

How much can a Land Rover Discovery tow?

Up to 8,200 lbs across the lineup, according to Land Rover.

What mpg does the Discovery get?

EPA rates the Discovery P360 mild hybrid at 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg for 2026 and 2027.

Is the Discovery the same as the LR4?

The fifth-generation Discovery replaced the LR4 in the US from mid-2017.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Land Rover for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Discovery models and specifications (US starting prices) — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  2. Discovery overview page (power, towing, 0-60) — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  3. Discovery creates a new Landmark for the seven-seat family SUV (Jul 2026) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  4. What's new for Land Rover: 2022 model year highlights, incl. US MSRPs (Jun 2021) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  5. 2026 Land Rover Discovery MHEV, Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  6. 2026 Land Rover Discovery, Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  7. Land Rover unveils the fifth-generation full-size Discovery, incl. US MSRPs (Sep 2016) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  8. Land Rover announces 2016 model year lineup (Jun 2015) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  9. Discovery Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  10. Discovery overview: performance — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  11. Discovery Creates New Landmark Seven-Seat Family SUV (Jul 2026, MY27) — JLR Media Newsroom, U.S. (media.jlr.com)
  12. Land Rover models listed for the 2016 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  13. Land Rover models listed for the 2017 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  14. Land Rover models listed for the 2027 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  15. Recall 26V389: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  16. Recall 26V248: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  17. Recall 21V668: Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  18. Recall 23V393: Rear Passenger Doors May Not Latch Properly — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  19. Recall 21V117: High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  20. Recall 26V458: Water May Damage Rearview Camera — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  21. Recall 20V694: Loss of Electrical Power from Loose Ground Stud — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  22. Recall 21V635: Fuel Outlet Flange May Crack And Leak Fuel — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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