2026 Land Rover Discovery L462 D300

Land Rover

2026 Land Rover Discovery

Large 7-seat luxury 4WD

On sale nowHybrid

From $117,000 plus on-road costs

The L462 Discovery is the current-generation seven-seat family Land Rover, launched in 2017 on the D7u aluminium monocoque with full air suspension.

From$117,000+ORC
Warranty5 yrs / 150,000 km

CarTell take

We haven't driven the Discovery yet. On paper, pricing has climbed sharply, Metropolitan Edition pushes past $148k plus on-roads. Check the run-out timing and incoming-generation roadmap with your dealer.

Why consider it

  • Seven full-size seats with proper third-row legroom, 3,500 kg braked tow across the range, 900 mm wading and 283 mm ground clearance.
  • D300 diesel pairs 650 Nm with up to around 1,000 km tank range.
  • Rare combination in the segment.

What to know

  • L462 is in run-out, new EMA-based Discovery expected 2027.
  • JLR reliability history remains weaker than mainstream rivals.
  • No PHEV grade in Australia.

Who it suits

Big families who want seven full-size seats with proper third-row legroom, tow rigs needing 3,500 kg braked, and grey-nomad couples wanting long-haul diesel range with real off-road capability.

Small families

Practical everyday space

Towing

Built to tow

Adventurers

4X4 with real capability

Premium buyers

Cabin quality up top

Efficiency, charging and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

5 yrs / 150,000 km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromPowertrainKey differences
Discovery D350 S$117,000 +ORC3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV
Discovery D350 Landmark$132,000 +ORC3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV
Discovery D350 Tempest$147,000 +ORC3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV

Discovery D350 S

$117,000 +ORC

Powertrain
3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV

Discovery D350 Landmark

$132,000 +ORC

Powertrain
3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV

Discovery D350 Tempest

$147,000 +ORC

Powertrain
3.0L turbo-diesel I6 MHEV

Practicality and safety

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating. Rated 2017

4X4

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want a PHEV (no PHEV in Australian Discovery range), a proven reliability record (Audi Q7, Toyota LandCruiser 300), or three rows in a smaller package (BMW X5 seven-seat).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery in Australia?

Pricing opens at $117,000 plus on-roads for the Discovery D350 S and tops out at $147,000 plus on-roads for the Discovery D350 Tempest, across 3 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.

How many seats does the Land Rover Discovery have?

Seven seats standard across the range, with electric power-folding on the second and third rows, configurable from the touchscreen.

How much can the Land Rover Discovery tow?

3,500 kg braked across the range, on both the petrol P360 and diesel D300 MHEV grades.

Is there a PHEV Discovery in Australia?

No. The current L462 Australian range is petrol and diesel MHEV only. The next-generation Discovery on the JLR EMA platform is expected in 2027.

The Land Rover Discovery in full

The L462 Discovery is the current-generation seven-seat family Land Rover, launched in 2017 on the D7u aluminium monocoque with full air suspension. Australian range is petrol P360 or diesel D300 MHEV, both at 221 kW. 3,500 kg braked tow, 900 mm wading, seven full-size seats with electric power-folding rows.

From$117,000+ORC
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