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New model celebrates 35 years of Land Rover Discovery!

Land Rover is celebrating 35 years of its Discovery model range with a special model and a new engine option!

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Marking 35 years of Discovery, Land Rover has unveiled a special edition of its full-size seven-seat SUV. In addition to the new model, the brand has also introduced a new engine into the local line-up!

Related: What is the resale value of a Land Rover Discovery?

New engine option

The new engine within the range is the D350, a 3.0-litre Ingenium six-cylinder turbodiesel with 257kW and 700Nm of torque. It allows the model to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds, making it considerably faster than the old D300.

35th Anniversary Edition

The 35th Anniversary Edition, inspired by the Metropolitan Edition, features ‘XXXV’ badging, Bright Atlas detailing, Hakuba Silver inserts, and 22-inch Diamond Turned alloy wheels. Inside, it boasts a head-up display, wireless charging, four-zone climate control, and premium upholstery.

Updated specifications

Across all models, the Discovery now comes standard with powered adjustable seats, driver memory function, an electrically adjustable steering column,  a 3 500kg braked towing capacity and Advanced Tow Assist technology.

Pricing

The Discovery 35th Anniversary Edition order books are now open, with prices starting from R1 808 40
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