“Excellent vehicle with just a few improvements needed. More/ faster pickup needed. Handles easily. Cup holders placement seem clunky.”
2021 Land Rover Discovery: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery receives a meaningful mid-cycle refresh, led by a redesigned cabin with a much larger 11.4-inch touchscreen. It is an update to the existing generation, not a full redesign.
About the 2021 Land Rover Discovery
5th generation Discovery (launched for 2017), mid-cycle refresh year.
Land Rover positions the Discovery as its premium family SUV: a three-row model that mixes real off-road ability with everyday comfort, flexible seating, and strong towing ability. The big draw is that it does family-duty SUV work without giving up the brand’s trail capability. Against rivals that lean mostly toward road comfort, the Discovery stands out for seven-seat versatility, a tall seating position, advanced terrain systems, and a more adventurous personality.
The P300 S is the core seven-seat family version, with a 296-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, a panoramic glass roof, air suspension, and a surround-view camera. R-Dynamic models add darker, sportier-looking trim, while the P360 versions use a stronger 355-hp mild-hybrid six-cylinder. At the top, the P360 HSE R-Dynamic adds features such as premium audio and heated and ventilated front seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A 296-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter mild-hybrid six-cylinder replace the former engines. Diesel-powered Td6 versions leave the lineup.
Styling
Land Rover refreshed the front end, rear bumper area, and LED lighting. New R-Dynamic versions add darker exterior trim and a sportier appearance.
Tech
A new 11.4-inch touchscreen system replaces the previous setup and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 3D surround camera also becomes standard across the range.
Structural
Seven-seat, three-row seating becomes standard on every U.S. Discovery. Land Rover also revised the rear-seat area for better comfort and made electronic air suspension standard.
2021 Land Rover Discovery specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 296 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6613 lb | 6613 lb | 8200 lb | 8200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.3 cu-ft | 74.3 cu-ft | 74.3 cu-ft | 74.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery a full redesign?
No. The 2021 Discovery is a mid-cycle refresh of the fifth-generation model introduced for 2017. Its exterior, engines, cabin technology, seating equipment, and trim range changed, but the underlying generation continued.
What engines changed in the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2021 Discovery replaces its former engines with two choices: a 296-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter mild-hybrid six-cylinder. The earlier diesel-powered Td6 versions are no longer part of the range.
Does every 2021 Land Rover Discovery have a third row?
Yes. Third-row seating for seven becomes standard across the entire 2021 U.S. Discovery range.
What is new inside the 2021 Land Rover Discovery?
The main interior change is a redesigned dashboard centered on a new 11.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Land Rover also improved rear-seat comfort and expanded standard equipment with seven-seat capacity, electronic air suspension, and a 3D surround camera.
What changed in the 2021 Discovery trim lineup?
The 2021 range shifts to P300 and P360 naming. P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic, and P360 S R-Dynamic join the lineup, while the former HSE continues as the P360 HSE R-Dynamic; the SE, Landmark, HSE Luxury, and Td6 versions leave the range.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Land Rover Discovery.
3.9
2021 Land Rover Discovery
(146 reviews)
“This car is amazing! It has almost every bell and whistle you could want! And it's gorgeous! I think the power behind the wheel and the way the car hugs the road, makes me feel safe and comfortable for myself and my family.”
“I would tell them that I LOVE my Land Rover and everything about it. Its a nice ride, beautiful interior, love the moon roof SO much, LOVE the 3rd row seats, love the air conditioning in each row.”
Sources
- media.landrover.com — 2020 / 11 / New 2021 Land Rover Discovery Enhanced Connectivity More Comfort Versatile Family Suv
- media.landrover.com — 2021 / 06 / Whats New Land Rover 2022 Model Year Highlights
- media.landrover.com — 2016 / 11 / All New Land Rover Discovery Suv Makes North American Debut Discovery Venice Popup