2022 Land Rover Discovery

　　

2022 Land Rover Discovery Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

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　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　The 2022 Land Rover Discovery offers a unique blend of luxurious interior appointments, comfortable everyday road manners and genuine off-road capability in a midsize three-row SUV package. That third row positions the Discovery as the family option in Land Rover's lineup, sitting above the more rugged Defender and below the extra-luxurious Range Rover.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery P300 S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$232/mo  for Discovery P300 S

　　Discovery P300 S

　　P300 S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $53,900 MSRPP300 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $56,400 MSRPP360 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $61,900 MSRPP360 R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $68,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　The big changes for the Discovery arrived with its refresh for 2021, with revised exterior styling, a new infotainment system with a larger touchscreen, redesigned second-row seats, and new drivetrain choices among the highlights. As such, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery soldiers on virtually unchanged. Overall the Discovery is a competitive pick for a midsize luxury SUV amongst rivals such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Genesis GV80, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about where it shines and where it comes up short.

　　

What's it like to live with?

We spent a year and 20,000 miles with a 2017 Land Rover Discovery to learn everything we could about the venerable SUV's first real overhaul in more than a decade. Our long-term road test still holds up if you're in the market for a 2022 Discovery, so check out our test to find out what works — and what doesn't — on the midsize SUV.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the Discovery drive? Expect competent but unexciting performance. The Discovery we tested had the six-cylinder engine, and at our test track it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. That's a bit off the pace of rivals such as the Audi Q7. The Discovery doesn't leap off the line when you mash the gas, but there's plenty of smooth midrange power to make passing on the highway a breeze.

　　Numerous aspects compound to make the Discovery feel bigger than it is, starting with the ponderous handling. The center of gravity feels quite high, so the Disco leans noticeably when you drive through tight turns.

　　You do get plenty of off-road capability with the Discovery, though. It has a maximum ground clearance of 11.1 inches, which is quite high for a three-row SUV, plus multiple traction modes and an available two-speed transfer case to help you make your way over rocks and ruts.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Discovery? The Discovery is comfortable overall. The first two rows of seats feature nicely shaped seats that hold up after hours of driving, even though they don't have much thigh support. The interior is impressively quiet, and the four-zone climate control system works well to heat or cool to your liking. One downside we noticed: The Discovery's standard air suspension can produce a mildly floaty ride at times.

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