Land Rover Discovery 4 SUV review - CarBuyer

The '4' part of the Discovery's name refers to the fact it's the fourth version of a car that has improved in giant leaps since 1998. The latest Discovery looks much like the third edition, but it's actually in a different league for cabin quality. What's more, the 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine is a real gem, it's powerful yet quiet and very smooth. Land Rover calls its Discovery 'the world's most versatile car' and it's hard to fault that claim. Of course, you'll pay handsomely for that versatility, but few cars combine off-road prowess with practicality and luxury feel the way the Discovery does.

[davidlundrigan]

And 10 years on from when this video was posted, I used my Disco 4 as a limousine last night to transport my daughter and two friends to their Prom. 12 years after its launch and its still just as good today as it was then.

[MrPeterthepilot]

I got one 18 months ago and it's brilliant. No reliability problems on the 4 and it is the most versatile thing on the market. You either love or hate the way it looks but living in Australia it is the best go-anywhere, pull anything 4WD I could find and drives like a dream. Costs a fortune but worth every cent.

[VWkidlife]

Our 2011 LR4 has 98, 000 miles on it and many of them are clocked in on mud roads. It was actually a rescue vehicle when Hurricane Sandy hit. Raised the suspension up and was able to forge through about 4-5 feet of water on NY streets. Lovely Land Rover and looking forward to get another! Very dependable and a great drive for such a large vehicle.

[andreirau]

jesus man, your clothing skills have dramatically improved over years. never go back to those ages :)))

[ElectroGhandi]

WOW, that off-roading was REALLY impressive!! Seemed pretty difficult there on that grassy hill. Good thing you're in a Land Rover.

[NotCommanderShepard]

"How many limousines can do THIS?"

*drives over a slight incline

[dmitryisaev]

I tested it on Russian rough roads making 1200 km in two days, I love it even more now, great comfort, security, came tr

[knick]

This is a fantastic car! My family owns one, I am 190cm and I sit in the 3rd row and I pretty much fit comfortably. Knees good head good. 100% recommendation. If you don't want or need 7 seats then a rangerover is the best 4WD and luxury but this is pretty damn close

[DaveKarl]

Wow, Matt's been doing this a long time...

[LRS]

Damn, what a beauty. The green color makes it look like the originals.

[davidhayes]

Discos are heavy but brilliant. I am not sure that it's size is bad in traffic. You and other road users adjust. I have a Golf GTI and a 5.4 m Peugeot Boxer van. The van is easier in all traffic.. much. I have had 3 rear shunts in cars over the last 2 years but no problems ever with the Boxer van. I use it now for shopping and picking my missus up from the train station daily. The Disco (better than my van in every way) would cope with congestion fine.

[johandeklerk]

Very good video, especially the last bit: "three cars in one". I have a black LR3 4.4 V8 and "imagine" it as a Bentley or Rolls. However I have just done a 2500 km holiday trip with my family. Amazed at the ease it moves the 4 of us plus all our stuff over long distances (did 1100 km the first day). Don't do 4x4 at all---love the car too much.

[tristanacosta]

I love how the seats fold and can be lowered even more

[OverlandTT]

What's the overall reliability like on things like the engine and air suspension. I'm thinking of changing from my V8 Cayenne S with 4.5 and have an no real issues with it.
Would a LR be as good?

[johnmontague]

+Allan Lague after some research I ended up getting the Land Rover Dicovery 4 HSE Luxury SDV6 3.0L 2013 model. Girlfriend loves it job done lol, just keepin my fingers crossed that she passes her driving test now. Its a beautiful car it really is a pleasure to drive and its all singing an dancing its quite a posh car it drives like a limo its really smooth and has a unique engine sound and I keep forgetting it can go off road. Drove it through a Forrest the 1st week and it felt like it was evening out the ground. Yes beautiful car its full leather privacy glass the wheels only come standard with the luxury model black and diamond cut bright steel 20'' ...im still learning why all the buttons do but my Girlfriend knows what they do she's read the manual about 5 times haha.

[ItsZackk]

Anyone who says that Land Rovers are constantly breaking down hasn't owned any of the recent models.

[we]

Is there another SUV with 3 individual seats in the 2. row?

[keysersoze]

The reason for the split boot/trunk. Is to allow access when hitched up to a horse box trailer. It’s a great design that some other brands don’t have.

[mahmood]

How to update maintenance date and mileage in Lr3 after completing it?

[alexandervouzenthal]

0:37 the 2nd row seats are flush with the floor. I've seen some that were not, . Can someone explain that?