More power and comfort but a big helping of bling

摘要

When the original Discovery was launched in 1989 it bridged the gap between Land Rover's crude-but-effective workhorse - the Defender - and its prestige 4x4 icon, the Range Rover. Despite having to straddle this awkward divide, it managed not to make too many compromises in either direction. Yes, it had the roominess and modem switchgear to please the average car buyer, but it was still primarily a work vehicle capable of carrying up to seven passengers in more comfort than the Defender.