REVIEW

The Discovery has been a staple of the Land Rover range since it came out in 1990. The first and second generations used the same boxy style that won a loyal following and it was a truly fantastic car to own and drive. But now Land Rover has pushed the Discovery well and truly into the new Millennium with the third generation model. Adopting the family look seen on the Freelander-replacing Discovery Sport, the new Discovery has a familiar face but is much larger and seats 7 with ease, and is extremely capable off road. It’s also around 400kg lighter than the old model which helps with handling, economy and performance. This SDV6 HSE model is frugal yet powerful with 302bhp and 700Nm and is packed with standard kit, like 20-inch alloy wheels, Meridian sound system, panoramic roof and a 10” touchscreen in the dash. Watch out Range Rover, your little brother wants a slice of the pie!