Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S P360 4WD 2021 Review

This week we are driving the Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S P360 4WD. Since its introduction in Australia in 1991, the Discovery has been a strong competitor to the LandCruiser and Patrol that dominated the market back then.

Now in its fifth generation the Discovery provides a combination of on road ride and handling along with off road capability that few can genuinely match.

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Looking more like a large SUV than a robust 4WD the Discovery has sleek lines that make it look smaller than it actually is. Step inside and the luxury ambience is obvious. It definitely feels classy with cream leather everywhere and well laid out dash and instruments. One feature is the 11.4 inch light touch screen is integrated into the central stack in elegant style.

Rear seat room is good for three taller people and the rearmost two seats are best in class.

It’s still the best seven seat 4WD on the market for space and versatility for a large family.

4WD capability is enhanced by the Electronic Air Suspension, twin-speed transfer box (high/low range), electronic rear diff lock and Terrain Response drive mode selection.

Priced from a touch over $107,000 plus the usual costs it’s poised perfectly to take on the new LandCruiser 300 series.

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Im Rob Fraser

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• 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 packed with New Features
• Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE TDV6 Review
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 *MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options.

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Some Model Details

21MY Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S P360 from $107,175 MLP*

Colour / Trim: Namib Orange/ Light Oyster/ Ebony grained leather seat facings with Light Oyster stitch

Options: Price-As-Tested: $127,289 MLP*

• 18-way heated electric memory front seats w/- captains armrest – $5,499
• Premium Metallic Paint – Namib Orange $4,110
• Head-up Display $2,420
• Active Rear Locking Differential $1,110
• Tow hitch receiver $1,000
• Santorini Black contrast roof $940
• Privacy glass $920
• Three-zone climate control $910
• Electric third row seats $900
• Meridian™ Sound System (12 speakers plus Subwoofer, 14 Channel Amplifier, 400 Watts) $740
• Premium carpet mats $640
• Cabin Air Purification System with PM2.5 filter $470
• Wireless device charging $455

Standard Features

Powertrain – Transmission, Driving Dynamics

• All Wheel Drive
• Electronic Air Suspension
• Twin-speed transfer box (high/low range)
• SportShift Selector
• Adaptive Dynamics
• Hill Launch Assist
• Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
• Speed proportional steering
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
• Roll Stability Control (RSC)
• Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
• Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVBB)
• Brake pre-fill
• Gradient Acceleration Control (GAC)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Stop/Start
• Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
• Emergency Brake Assist
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Exterior Features and Finishes

• Fixed front and rear panoramic roof
• Automatic LED headlights with signature DRL
• LED taillights
• Manual Headlight Levelling
• Front fog lights
• Powered tailgate
• Heated, electric, power fold, memory door mirrors with approach lights and auto-dimming- driver side
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
• Heated rear window
• Acoustic laminated windscreen
• Rear wash wiper
• Rain sensing windscreen wipers
• Puddle lights
• Rear fog light(s)
• Centre high-mounted stop light
• Remote boot release

Seating, Interior Features and Finishers

• 14-way electric front seats with captain’s armrest
• Light Oyster/ Ebony grained leather seat facings with Light Oyster stitch
• 60:40 electric folding rear seats with manual slide and powered recline, centre headrest and armrest
• Manual third row seats
• Leather Multi-function steering wheel
• Ebony Morzine headlining
• Shadow Aluminium trim finisher
• Two-zone Climate Control
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• Cabin lighting
• Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
• Metal treadplates with R-Dynamic branding
• Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Front and rear grab handles
• In cabin boot release
• Footwell lights
• Overhead lighting console
• Twin front cupholders with cover
• Lockable glovebox
• Shopping bag hook
• Central hinged twin-lidded storage
• First and second row door bins
• Lower centre console storage
• Third row storage
• Loadspace cover
• Loadspace light
• Luggage tie-downs and hooks in loadspace
• 12v USB charging socket in loadspace

Wheels and Tyres

• 20″ Style 5122, 5 split-spoke, Satin Dark Grey with 255/55 20″ A/S Tyre
• 20″ full size spare wheel

Information, Communication & Entertainment

• Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Pivi Pro (Connected)
• 4″ Touchscreen
• Online Pack with Data Plan
• Interactive Driver Display
• Remote
• Front and rear 12V with front USB (Includes USB C in Fireplace, USB C in central stowage, USB A & C
• in UIP, 2x USB C and 1x USB A in Row 2 and 2x USB in Row 3)
• 12V power socket(s)
• Dynamic Volume Control
• USB and 12V socket in centre console
• Trip computer

Safety, Security & Driver Assistance

• Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
• 3D Surround Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Driver’s airbag, front passenger’s airbag, curtain airbags -all three rows, front seat side airbags, knee bolster airbag
• Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Assist
• Clear Exit Monitor
• Lane Keep Assist
• Rear Collision Monitor
• Rear Traffic Monitor
• Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter
• Wade Sensing
• Driver Condition Monitor
• Front and Rear Parking Aid
• Customer Configurable Autolock
• Power operated child locks
• Seat belt reminder
• Rear ISOFIX