Pros and Cons of Buying the Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery 4 has been hailed as the best version of the model since the first 4x4 launched in 1998. It sports the same look as the older version from the outside, but its interior has been updated for a modern and sophisticated look. Its car parts are powerful and quiet, earning it the 2011 award for best luxury 4x4 from Carbuyer Car of the Year. While there aren’t many SUVs that can combine practicality and luxury with off-road prowess, this Discovery may just fit the bill. Is it the right option for your family, though? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.

Evaluating Land Rover Parts, Performance, and Comfort

The Pros

• Comfort- One of the biggest reasons the Discovery is so comfortable is its quiet interior. When travelling about town at low speeds, you could easily imagine you’re in a luxury saloon rather than an SUV. It also has plenty of space, ample legroom, and comfortable seating for adults and children. It can easily fit seven adults as well. The dashboard is luxurious too, with a centre console that offers a dual-view screen. This means that passengers can watch movies while the driver can look at the same screen to obtain information from the satellite navigation system.

• Boot Space- While the boot space is rather small when the back seats are up, when folded down you can easily load as much as you want into the 2,558 litre space. It offer easy access, a flat floor, and a split tailgate.

• Drive- With a high driving position and a 3.0 litre diesel engine, the Discovery is a safe and calming car to drive with excellent visibility on the road. Its car parts, like its suspension which helps it sail over potholes and bumps easily, and its terrain response system, which assists it off-road, make the ride even more comfortable and incredible. Certain other Land Rover parts, like its eight-speed automatic gearbox, make it simple to drive as well.

The Cons

• Maintenance- While the Discovery does come with a lot of bells and whistles, its complicated car parts and electronics mean that if anything goes wrong, drivers are looking at a hefty repair bill. With Land Rover’s reputation for unreliability, this could definitely pose a problem for those who don’t have a lot of money stashed away for those unexpected emergencies.

• Expense- The Discovery 4 is an incredibly luxurious and versatile car, and many buyers consider it a very good option, despite its expensive price tag. However, the expense is still worth mentioning. While you could go cheaper with the entry level GS version, it feels sparse and doesn’t really compare to Land Rover’s rivals. Equipment options like leather seats, satellite navigation, parking sensors, and automatic lights, however, are available with a hefty price tag.

Are you thinking of purchasing a Land Rover Discovery? While this car offers almost everything you could want in a large SUV, it’s important to really consider whether the cost of purchasing the car and repairing Land Rover parts could impact your enjoyment of the car. Consider these negatives carefully before you purchase it.