Is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 37.4 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $60,200. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 11.1 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Good buy: 10 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $139 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 11.1 in, top 5% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 10 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Discovery a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 9.1 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Discovery a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,200 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 195.1 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Discovery a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 77% of 139
Is the Discovery a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 11.1 in clearance, 74.3 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Discovery a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 11.1 in clearance. Top 5% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- P300 S AWD, 11.1 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Discovery worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, S AWD
- $60,200
- Predicted price
- $63,157
- Gap
- -$2,957 (-5%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Discovery a good buy?
No. 10 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery S AWD | $60,200 | 16.0 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 296 hp |
| Ford Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD | $38,465 | 13.3 cents | 85.3 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD | $40,800 | 14.5 cents | 97.6 cu ft | 328 hp |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2 | $40,920 | 13.9 cents | 84.6 cu ft | 324 hp |
| GMC Acadia Elevation FWD | $43,700 | 14.5 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 328 hp |
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | $44,160 | 10.3 cents | 86.7 cu ft | 329 hp |
| Mazda CX-70 PHEV SC AWD | $44,250 | 10.8 cents | 75.3 cu ft | 323 hp |
| Buick Enclave Preferred AWD | $46,400 | 15.2 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 328 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred AWD | $50,495 | 11.3 cents | 75.2 cu ft | 323 hp |
Compared with 1,084 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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