- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 7 seats
- Engine
3.0SC, 6 cyl.
- Engine Power
250kW, 450Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 12L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4XD
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
Land Rover Discovery Review: 2014 SE SCV6 Petrol
Vehicle Style: Large SUV
Price: $84,900 (plus onroads)
Engine/trans: 250kW/450Nm 3.0 V6 supercharged petrol | 8spd auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 12.0 l/100km | tested: 16.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Since experiencing the sublime 3.0-litre supercharged V6 in the Jaguar F-Type, we've been smitten with it. The power delivery, cracking exhaust and smooth-revving nature make it a real driving pleasure.
Rather than keep it 'cooped up' in a coupe, Jaguar has since fitted it to its XF and XJ sedans. Now, though, it has found its way into Land Rovers.
It joins the brilliant 3.0-litre V6 diesel and its 600Nm of torque in the Discovery range. That diesel makes light work of this seven-seat behemoth, on road, and off it.
The question then is whether the supercharged petrol V6 will cope with a 2.7-tonne offroad beast like the Discovery. And will its 450Nm be up to that task?
The cut and thrust of daily traffic should sort out the answer to that question. We spent a week behind the wheel both on-road and off it to see which V6 will best suit most drivers.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 4.5/5
Quality: Since the update from the Discovery 3 to the Discovery 4, the big Landy's interior has matched its premium price tag.
Inside the latest Discovery (which is basically a Discovery 4.5 but without the numerical designation), it's simply a continuation of the same theme.
That means Range Rover-like presentation but in one very practical package.
The plastic quality is excellent, and it’s easy to clean. The fitment of interior parts is also very good, and the metal accents are top shelf. Our tester was optioned in piano black, which had a lustrous shine and resisted scratching.