2023 Land Rover Discovery Review

There aren't many SUVs on the road today like the Land Rover Discovery. It's been long known for its off-road capability, but the Discovery also offers an impressive amount of luxury and tech. The Discovery can get lost in the shuffle of Land Rover's other vehicles — the posh Range Rover, the stylish Velar and the rugged Defender — but it remains an attractive pick for a three-row family SUV.

The 2023 model year brings a number of changes to the Discovery's standard and optional features. But the most notable update is the limited-edition Metropolitan Edition trim, which is now the most expensive model in the Discovery lineup. It's based on the R-Dynamic HSE trim and adds notable features including special 22-inch wheels, bright exterior trim, a head-up display, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and heated third-row seats. Adaptive cruise control is now standard on all models, and a standard reconfigurable digital instrument cluster will be added on models produced later in the year.

The Land Rover Discovery faces off against rivals such as the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90. Which one should you get? Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's in-depth scoring of the Discovery's performance, utility and more.

What's it like to live with?

If you'd like to find out what we thought of a 2017 Land Rover Discovery (the first year of the current generation) after one year and 21,000 miles, check out our long-term road test. It includes monthly updates, routine maintenance costs, real-world fuel economy results and more. Land Rover has updated the Discovery since then but much of our reporting still applies to this 2023 model.

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery is offered in four trim levels: S, R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic HSE and the Metropolitan Edition. Two engine choices are available depending on the trim level you pick: a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 296 horsepower and a turbocharged inline six-cylinder with a mild hybrid system that's good for 355 hp. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic are standard across the range. The Discovery has three rows of seating and provides seven-passenger seating. Standard and optional feature highlights include: