The Discovery has a polished drive train and bodywork, with the excellent build quality, strong residuals and a class-leading image. The Range Rover when it comes to proud. But when it was launched in 1989, the discovery could follow Defender up Scafell Pike, the fact that built on basically the same bodywork as the Range Rover meant it was cosseted at its premium cousin on the run back down the M6.
It was easily available then Range Rover but had much bigger boot, and fitted the optional rear jumps seat it would seat seven people two more then the Range Rover could manage. It lacked the leather and wood accessories of its more siblings, but the discovery with a funky blue interior designed.
The interior includes a hold for snippets in the font centre that be removed from the vehicle and used as a shoulder bag.
The original Discovery 3 engine was not a huge success. It was an instant I can. Land Rover was keen to retain the family DNA, stepped roof, twin sunroofs, symmetrical rear window and the original seven-seat potential were all carried over.
It also needed to keep the discovery rocky off roader soul, with the assault of competition across the whole SUV spectrum from luxury SUVs such as the BMWX5 and Volvo XC90 to work horses including the Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Pathfinder the new discovery 3 like the most favourite car.
The Land Rover its air suspension is skilful on the road, with stylish feel through corners and an impressive absence of a road. The steering also helps place with great accuracy and ease. There may be a touch of float over longer undulation, the ride is extremely comfortable, wafting over bumps and completely isolating occupants from the road surface.
Two Jaguar-derived engines provide impressive running manners, diesel, but struggle to overcome the Discovery weight. It is a splendid performance, albeit remarkably refined in all situations. Off-road, it truly goes anywhere vehicle with electric gizmos taking care of the most situation. The amount of axle articulation with air suspension is amazing.
The gigantic discovery is a proud off-roader, which still superior in the mud as some rivals towards the lifestyle SUV sector. Models such as the Audi Q7, BMWX5, Mercedes M Class, VW Touareg and Volvo XC90.The discovery has a real advantage in offering seven seats, while it’s uniquely British design has just the right amount of road presence.
Land Rover offers two engines but it’s the diesel by far the best seller. Its prices are highly rich, seven-seat is a must and only come on7 seat variant and standard cars lack them. Some of the cars biggest gain was in the ride and handling departments. For the Discovery 3, Land Rover rowdy live axle suspension.
The original favour fully independent wishbones front and rear, supported by high adjustable air suspension. The frame bodywork underneath, this was wrought stronger by bolting a stiff body on the top. The era of advanced tech, including a Terrain Response feature that meant at the touch of the dial.
The discovery could be tuned to work on various different surfaces from gravel and mud, and you had a car that rode brilliantly and handled. A new 188 bhp 2.7-litre v6 diesel played its part in this renaissance. The product of joint venture between Peugeot and Ford, this creamy V6 replaced the clatter old five-cylinder diesel in the outgoing Discovery standard six-speed automatic gearbox was smoothness.
The Land Rover reliability has been a concern. But the solid promise has improved under Ford stewardship. Even diesel form, while CO2 emissions are high serving cost. But on the bright side, residual is very conventional for diesel. Its largest roomy car. The split rear tailgate opens to reveal complex folding pair of rear seats comparing well with largest MPV. Discovery is good and practical with lots of cubbies and twin glove boxes. It has a sense of occasion too, with high-grade plastic and good standard of build. The button layout is confusing, can’t be altered on the move on the good in the traffic jam.
