2022 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery receives a minor facelift for 2022, with new LED exterior lights and bumpers. The luxury SUV's cabin gets improved air filtration and a newly redesigned infotainment setup, while second-row passengers can perch on more comfortable seats.

The two-trim 2022 Discovery range is easy to navigate. Base models cost $55,250 including destination, while R-Dynamic trim adds $2,500 to the price when specified with the two-liter gas engine supplied in base trim. R-Dynamic can also be acquired with a more powerful three-liter gas engine, raising the sticker price to $63,250.

The standard Discovery engine is a two-liter turbocharged gas unit, generating 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. This is supplied to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, returning an EPA-estimated 19 miles per gallon city, 22 mpg highway, and 21 combined. The more powerful six-cylinder gas engine expands its capacity to three liters, outputting 355 hp and 369 lb-ft. Because it shifts the car’s bulk more easily, fuel economy for this engine is comparable with the smaller unit, at 18/24/21 MPG city/highway/combined.

Cargo capacity for the seven-seater Discovery stands at 11.4 cu ft with the rear seats in place, and 45 cu ft once they’re dropped. This can be expanded to 74.3 cu ft if the second row seats are also lowered.

Land Rover models are renowned for their go-anywhere nature, and the Discovery is packed with safety features. Every model comes with emergency braking, a 3D surround-view camera and blind spot assist, plus clear exit and rear traffic monitors.

Lane keep assist and cruise control take the sting out of long freeway drives, alongside traffic sign recognition and an adaptive speed limiter. Air suspension keeps everything stable on rough surfaces, while hill descent control makes light work of steep inclines. There’s even a driver condition monitor, ensuring the car is in safe hands at all times.

The Discovery’s infotainment offering has been improved for 2021 with the introduction of the Pivi Pro touchscreen interface found in other Land Rover models. An 11.4-inch touchscreen controls real time navigation with a choice of 2D or 3D maps, smartphone integration and satellite radio.

The cabin is packed with 12V and USB sockets, while Land Rover’s Remote app allows people to find their vehicle, preset the navigation, check fuel levels and set the cabin temperature remotely. The standard stereo runs through an eight-channel amp, while two optional Meridian sound systems can be specified.

Even the base Discovery is loaded with creature comforts including a powered tailgate with remote release, keyless entry and push-button start. Electronic air suspension keeps occupants comfortable while dual-zone climate keeps them cool. Grained leather seats sit below a sliding front sunroof and fixed rear panoramic roof, while the LED lights and wipers are automatic. Outside mirrors are heated with electric power-folding and memory, incorporating approach lights and an auto-dimming feature on the driver’s side.

Discovery models are endlessly customizable, but there are only two packages offered – the Hot and Cold Climate packs. Costing $1,100 and $600 respectively, Hot brings four-zone climate with air purification and a center console cooler, while Cold adds heating elements to the windshield, washer jets and steering wheel. Notable standalone upgrades include wireless device charging ($350), adaptive cruise control ($1,325), a powered gesture tailgate ($100) and a head-up display ($970).

R-Dynamic models are mechanically identical to base trim, while benefiting from a variety of aesthetic upgrades. These include LED taillights, front fog lights, bespoke bumpers and wheel surrounds.

The cabin has aluminum trim, ebony Morzine headlining and metal treadplates with R-Dynamic branding that matches the external badges. Options packs are the same as above.

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