British luxury firm Land Rover recently brought the Discovery Metropolitan Edition to India with numerous new features and a choice of two mild-hybrid powertrain options. With this, the new range-topper in the Discovery line-up has become the most expensive offering in its segment, rivalling the likes of Audi Q7, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Volvo XC90. In fact, the prices of this Discovery Metropolitan Edition start at Rs 1.26 crore, ex-showroom. Here, we find out what all does Land Rover offer with this special-edition Discovery.

Exterior

The new Metropolitan Edition of the Discovery is based on the R-Dynamic HSE trim, therefore carries the same design. However, there are a few new cosmetic additions in the form of ‘Bright Atlas’ tone for the radiator grille and the Discovery lettering, lower bumper detailing in ‘Hakuba Silver’, 20-inch satin dark grey alloys, and brake callipers in black. In addition, the model features a panoramic sunroof too.

Other key highlights of the exterior include matrix LED headlamps with auto headlights levelling; daytime running lights; heated, memory, auto-dimming (driver-side only) and approach light function for the outside view mirrors; R-Dynamic specific desaturated rear lights design; front fog lamps; powered tailgate with gesture opening; and dynamic turn signals.

Interior

The most important upgrades on the Discovery Metropolitan are done to the interior. To start with, Land Rover has bestowed it with a Cabin Air Purification system monitoring in-cabin air quality with PM2.5 filtration, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless charging pad with phone signal booster, cooled front glove box, four-zone temperature control, and heated steering wheel. The SUV also gets a Titanium Mesh trim.

Further, the special-edition Discovery carries over all the features of the R-Dynamic HSE such as Pivi Pro 11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen; a 14-speaker, 700-watt, Meridian surround sound system; intelligent seat fold with power reclining; 20-way power-adjustable front seats with memory, heated and cooled functions; premium Windsor leather upholstery in Ebony and Light Oyster; metal trade plates with R-Dynamic lettering; Ebony Morzine headlining; and premium in-cabin lighting.

Features

Being a Land Rover, this Metropolitan Edition boasts a staggering 900mm wading depth capability and also assists the driver with Wade Sensing technology to tackle water crossing. Besides, it features multiple USB-C ports (front and rear) with fast charging, a 3D surround camera, adaptive cruise control, eight airbags, front passenger seat ISOFIX, an all-wheel-drive system, electronic air suspension, terrain response, and adaptive dynamics.

Powertrain

The Discovery Metropolitan is powered by two engines, namely P360 and D300 Ingeniums. The 2,997cc, straight-six, turbocharged, petrol motor delivers 355bhp between 5,500rpm and 6,500rpm and 500Nm between 1,750rpm and 5,000rpm. Whereas, the 2,997cc, straight-six, turbocharged diesel unit produces 296bhp at 4,000rpm and 650Nm between 1,500rpm and 2,500rpm. Both the engines come mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with the top speed rated at 209kmph.