The Land Rover Discovery sits in the useful overlap between family transport and weekend adventure vehicle. The HSE trim brings it into the premium tier, with specification that makes the price feel considered rather than indulgent. The SDV6 diesel tested by Amelia is a suited engine for the Discovery's mission: hauling people and luggage, occasionally on roads that are not sealed.
Amelia found the Discovery HSE large but not difficult to live with. The cameras and parking sensors deal with the length on kerbs and in tight car parks. The seven seats are properly usable for adults in the second row, and the third row is more than ceremonial for a school run. Land Rover's Terrain Response system is present and works, though most owners will engage it at most twice a year.
The Discovery HSE is a considered choice for the family that genuinely needs seven seats, occasional off-road capability, and the comfort features of a premium SUV. It is not cheap to run and the fuel consumption will be noticed. Buyers who want the prestige SUV presence without the running costs should look at something lighter and less thirsty.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
