![]() ![]() I couldn’t see out the back with those large seat headrests. What did bug me was the restricted rear visibility. I got a chance to drive this off-road and as expected, it lived up to those credentials. It feels comfortable and smooth but probably less refined and not as dynamic as rivals like the Audi Q7. She: There’s no denying the Disco is slow off the mark but it’s still very enjoyable to drive. There’s a broad spectrum of abilities at play here – it has to be comfortable on tarmac and just about unstoppable off-road, and the Discovery does it all well. Dynamically, the Discovery feels planted on the highway but a little awkward at low speed – direction changes aren’t its forte. While few full-sized four-wheel-drives feel particularly brisk, the V6 Discovery is certainly a better bet performance-wise than its four-cylinder cousin. I feel like the engine acquits itself well, offering decent shove and the ability to reach 100km/h in just 8.1 seconds while using just 7.2L/100km of fuel. He: Yep, at 2300 kilograms or so, this certainly is a big car. Under the bonnet, the 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine does have a bit more power at 190kW and 600Nm but it still feels heavy to drive. It would’ve been nice to have digital radio as standard, too. The infotainment is simple to use, though, it lacks the more convenient smartphone mirroring technology such as Apple CarPlay or Android auto. There’s also an option to have electronically foldable rear seats controlled through smart phone app, but at $4800 it’s a very expensive and unnecessary option. The two-tone leather seats look great, however, I don’t think white leather is practical. There’s plenty of storage and room inside. You can see and feel the high quality materials used for the interior and the attention to detail. The real wow factor comes from the interior, which is on another dimension to four-wheel-drive rivals such as the Toyota LandCruiser and Ford Everest – this really does feel like a luxury car. I agree that it looks sleek and luxurious compared to the outgoing model, though the rear is a little slabby and shapeless. He: You’re right in saying this is a big machine, certainly more sizeable than the more compact Discovery Sport.
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