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2023 Land Rover Discovery: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery gets a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is the new Metropolitan Edition, which becomes the range-topping trim.
About the 2023 Land Rover Discovery
5th generation (2017-present), third model year after the 2021 update.
Land Rover markets the Discovery as its most versatile seven-seat SUV: a family vehicle with premium comfort, flexible seating, useful cargo space, strong towing, and real all-terrain ability. Official Discovery messaging leans on school-run-to-weekend-trip usefulness rather than pure luxury or on-road sportiness. That helps separate it from many luxury three-row rivals, which may match the comfort but place less emphasis on trail ability, towing, and flexible seating.
The 2023 Discovery remains a seven-seat family SUV with serious towing and off-road hardware. The P300 S is the well-equipped entry trim, R-Dynamic versions add a darker look, and six-cylinder P360 models provide stronger performance. At the top, the Metropolitan Edition adds a head-up display, upgraded rear-seat comforts, four-zone climate control and exclusive trim details.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The new P360 Metropolitan Edition becomes the top Discovery trim. It builds on the P360 HSE R-Dynamic with exclusive exterior and cabin trim, a head-up display, heated steering wheel, heated powered third-row seats, heated and cooled rear seats, four-zone climate control and a front console cooler.
Tech and comfort
Wireless phone charging, heated front seats, Meridian premium audio and three-zone climate control become standard across more of the lineup. A third-row seat also becomes standard on the P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic and P360 S R-Dynamic.
Safety
Adaptive cruise control becomes standard on the P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic and P360 S R-Dynamic. It is also standard on the upper trims.
Styling
R-Dynamic models gain a black contrast roof as standard equipment.
2023 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 | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 296 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5952 lb | 5952 lb | 8200 lb | 8200 lb | 8200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.3 cu-ft | 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 | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Cooled Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Land Rover Discovery?
The biggest change is the arrival of the P360 Metropolitan Edition as the new top trim. It adds distinctive exterior and cabin details plus comfort features such as four-zone climate control, upgraded rear seating and a head-up display.
Is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery a redesign?
No, the 2023 Discovery is not a redesign. It is a light-update year within the fifth generation, led by a new top trim and broader standard equipment.
What features became standard on more 2023 Discovery trims?
Wireless phone charging, heated front seats, Meridian premium audio and three-zone climate control became standard across more of the 2023 Discovery lineup. Adaptive cruise control and a third-row seat also became standard on the P300 S, P300 S R-Dynamic and P360 S R-Dynamic.
Did the 2023 Land Rover Discovery get a new engine?
No, the 2023 Discovery did not add a new engine. P300 models use a 296-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, while P360 models use a 355-hp turbocharged mild-hybrid six-cylinder.
Is the 2023 Discovery meaningfully different from the 2022 model?
The differences are useful but not major. The 2023 model adds the Metropolitan Edition, makes several comfort and driver-assistance features standard on more trims, and gives R-Dynamic versions a standard black contrast roof.
2023 Land Rover Discovery Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery.
4.2
2023 Land Rover Discovery
(274 reviews)
“The Discovery is a fun vehicle to drive and the overall comfort is second to none.”
“The standard features in the LR Discovery are unmatched in the premium SUV category. Comfort, style, and performance are all very good.”