LRM’S take

While the new Discovery is still a family-friendly SUV that’s comfortable, composed and responsive on the road yet highly capable off the black stuff and best-in-class when it comes to towing capacity, that controversial asymmetrical rear-end design still remains. The subtle styling refresh and mild hybrid option (literally implemented so Land Rover avoids fines under the EU’S fleet average CO2 target) is not what we would call a major update and if the car maker is hoping it will boost the model’s sales, which continue to fall below expectations, it may well be left hugely disappointed.

In the UK, the new Discovery is available in S, R-dynamic S, R-dynamic SE and R-dynamic HSE trim levels and is priced from £53,090 (for the P300 S). Should you wish to purchase one, you can specify your vehicle at landrover.co.uk.