Land Rover India has introduced the 2021 Discovery facelift in the country, with prices starting at Rs. 88.06 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Land Rover Discovery facelift made its global debut in November 2020 and comes with a slew of upgrades including a new design language, technology, improved engine options and more. The 2021 Discovery facelift competes against the BMW X5, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and the likes in the segment.
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Speaking on the launch, Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director - Jaguar Land Rover India said, "The new Discovery, while retaining Land Rover's legendary breadth of capability, offers renewed levels of refinement, luxury and efficiency which make it the best full-size SUV for the outdoors and adventure-filled journeys with the family."
The new Land Rover Discovery is offered with the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, and the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel
Visual upgrades on the 2021 Land Rover Discovery facelift include the restyled grille, new Matrix LED headlamps with LED DRLs, and redesigned LED taillights. The bumpers sport new side air vents that lend a sportier touch while the rear bumper has been reworked to reduce the visual bulk on the Discovery facelift so that the model looks more planted to the ground. The SUV also gets a gloss black panel on the tailgate that also incorporates the Discovery badge for a cleaner appearance to the rear profile. The distinctive elements of the Discovery including the clamshell bonnet, stepped roof and C-pillar remain.
The new 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system gets the new Pivi Pro tech that brings a better user experience
The cabin on the 2021 Land Rover Discovery comes with enhancements in the form of the new Pivi Pro infotainment system with OTA updates. The model uses an 11.4-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system that is said to be 48 per cent larger and three times brighter than the older version. Land Rover's SOTA technology allows owners to update as many as 44 individual electronic modules, without the need to visit the service centre.
The SUV also gets a 12.3-inch digital console that comes with high-definition 3D mapping, along with a host of customisable interface options. Other features include Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 air filtration technology, Land Rover's Click and Go tablet holders, incorporated into the front seatbacks that also incorporates USB-A charging sockets. There's also a powered tailgate, Intelligent Seat Fold and a remote app that allows access to driver data.
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery gets improved third-row space while cushioning has improved for the second-row seats
Land Rover says the 2021 Discovery also gets comfier seats in the second row with improved lateral support, thicker and longer cushions and better under-thigh support. The automaker is also offering the second-generation Activity Key with the car that allows users to lock, unlock and start the vehicle.
Power on the 2021 Land Rover Discovery comes from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and diesel, as well as the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engines. The P300 Ingenium petrol delivers 296 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque, whereas the P360 is tuned for 355 bhp and 500 Nm of peak torque. The D300 develops 296 bhp and 650 Nm.
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The SUV also comes with the new Terrain Response 2 system for better off-roading capability, along with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive to maximise traction, while there is also a new Wade mode to optimise deep water fording. Bookings for the new Discovery facelift are now open while deliveries will begin soon.
