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2022 Land Rover Discovery Performance

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2022 Discovery Performance

There are two engines in the Discovery lineup, starting with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and topped by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo with mild-hybrid assistance. Every model comes with all-wheel drive as standard. The base engine isn't bad and is capable of getting the Discovery from 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 125 mph. The bigger engine produces 355 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, sufficient for a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph. Even though this power plant ensures that the Discovery feels brisk when accelerating between traffic lights or on the highway, it isn't the fastest SUV in its class. Even the entry-level BMW X5 is comfortably quicker. Then again, the Discovery's shtick has never been about blistering acceleration. More impressive is the Land Rover's towing capacity, which maxes out at 6,613 lbs for the 2.0-liter model and 8,200 lbs for the 3.0-liter. The latter figure is more than both the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 can manage. And when the road ends and those other SUVs come to a grinding halt, the Discovery can go off-roading with the best of them.

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Engine and Transmission

The base Discovery uses the P300 powertrain. It's a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit producing 296 hp and 295 lb-ft. The bigger P360 powertrain found in our tester pairs a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system for outputs of 355 hp and 365 lb-ft. In both cases, an eight-speed automatic transmission is used. There's nothing wrong with the base engine as it delivers adequate acceleration and overtaking isn't too much of a nervous affair. Peak torque is available from low down - another advantage in the entry-level Discovery's favor. It pairs well with the slick eight-speeder which is refined and avoids excessive hunting. The P360 is better, though, and it emits a nice sound. Some may consider it a bit disappointing since it's the most powerful engine in the range, but it works best when you're taking it easier and relying on the low-down torque.

2022 Land Rover Discovery Performance Specs

Land Rover Discovery TrimsLand Rover Discovery EnginesLand Rover Discovery HorsepowerLand Rover Discovery TransmissionsLand Rover Discovery DrivetrainsLand Rover Discovery MPG/MPGE P300 S2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas296 hp @ 5500 rpm8-Speed Automatic4X421 MPG P300 R-Dynamic S2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas296 hp @ 5500 rpm8-Speed Automatic4X421 MPG P360 R-Dynamic S3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas355 hp @ 5500 rpm8-Speed Automatic4X421 MPG P360 R-Dynamic HSE3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas355 hp @ 5500 rpm8-Speed Automatic4X421 MPG

2022 Discovery Gas Mileage

Regardless of the engine option you choose, the Discovery's gas mileage figures are quite unremarkable. The base 2.0-liter returns 19/22/21 mpg city/highway/combined and the 3.0-liter MHEV model a similar 18/24/21 mpg. By comparison, the BMW X5 sDrive40i returns up to 21/26/23 mpg and the base Audi Q7 manages 20/25/22 mpg. Unlike a smaller car, the Discovery has a large 23.8-gallon gas tank so it should be able to cover around 500 miles on a single tank.

2022 Land Rover Discovery Fuel Capacity

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2022 Land Rover Discovery Trailering

Land Rover Discovery TrimsP300 SP300 R-Dynamic SP360 R-Dynamic SP360 R-Dynamic HSE Land Rover Discovery Maximum Trailering Capacity6,613 lbs.6,613 lbs.8,200 lbs.8,200 lbs. Engine2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas Transmission8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top