22K+ views
(Left to Right) - Rohit Suri, President & Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India with Mark Turner, Brand Director, Overseas Region, Jaguar Land Rover.
2017 Land Rover Discovery launched at Rs 71.38 lakh
The new Discovery will rival the likes of the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5; range-topping First Edition diesel trim costs over Rs 1 crore.
2min read ● 28 Oct '17
Autocar highlightThe new Discovery will rival the likes of the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5; range-topping First Edition diesel trim costs over Rs 1 crore.
Land Rover has launched its new Discovery at Rs 71.38 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The seven-seater SUV will be available in five variants and with petrol and diesel engine options, with the range-topping First Edition diesel trim costing over Rs 1 crore.
The Discovery gets a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol V6 engine that makes 340hp and 450Nm of torque, and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that churns out 258hp and 600Nm of twisting force. Both engines send power to all four wheels via an eight-speed auto ‘box.
Typical for a Land Rover, the seven-seater SUV boasts significant off-road ability, including a wading depth of 900mm.
The premium luxury SUV comes with a long list of goodies including the InControl infotainment system with a 10-inch display paired to a six-speaker audio system, two sunroofs, parallel-park assist, a heads-up display, a 360-degree camera and the optional Terrain Response 2 system. The higher-spec HSE trim is equipped with InControl TouchPro infotainment system, heated seats, up to nine USB ports, four 12V charging points, an in-car 3G Wi-Fi hotspot and a 17-speaker Meridian audio system.
The company has been quite keen on pushing sales of petrol-powered models in our market, and the pricing of the Discovery's petrol variants is a good indicator of this. The base petrol S trim is cheaper by more than Rs 10 lakh, while the top-end 'First Edition' is cheaper by nearly Rs 20 lakh.
In the Indian market, the Land Rover Discovery competes against the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Land Rover is also readying its brand new Velar SUV for an India launch, which is expected to happen soon.
| Variant-wise prices (ex-showroom, India) | |
|---|---|
| Model | Price |
| 3.0 L Petrol S | Rs 71.38 lakh |
| 3.0 L Petrol SE | Rs 74.64 lakh |
| 3.0 L Petrol HSE | Rs 77.86 lakh |
| 3.0 L Petrol HSE Luxury | Rs 82.77 lakh |
| 3.0 L Petrol First Edition | Rs 88.56 lakh |
| 3.0 L Diesel S | Rs 82.21 Lakh |
| 3.0 L Diesel SE | Rs 89.48 lakh |
| 3.0 L Diesel HSE | Rs 93.92 lakh |
| 3.0 L Diesel HSE Luxury | Rs 1.00 crore |
| 3.0 L Diesel First Edition | Rs 1.08 crore |
Also read: 2017 Land Rover Discovery review, test drive
Explore cars
The Safari combines a bold, stylish design with advanced technology and connectivity features. The interior feels more upscale due to the higher quality of materials used. The responsive engine is paired with a smooth gear... Read Less
Similar cars
The Safari combines a bold, stylish design with advanced technology and connectivity features. The interior feels more upscale due to the higher quality of materials used. The responsive engine is paired with a smooth gear... Read Less
Poll of the month
