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2004 Land Rover Discovery Mid-Size Near-Luxury SportUtility Vehicle
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Discovery combines safari capability with surprising luxury
Happily, there's a cavernous cargo area behind the second-row seat that could hold a big pile of camping gear.
Interior materials look and feel nice, just as they should on a mid-size SUV with a starting price around $35,000 for the base model. Prices start around $39,000 and $41,000 respectively for the fancier "SE" and "HSE" models, which isn't too much to pay for a vehicle with serious off-road credentials, heaps of luxury, and the cachet of the Land Rover name.
Best of all, the Discovery looks exactly like a Land Rover should. It has a rugged looking, squared-off body that seems like it was designed by the same guy who brought us the Kleenex box, the Acme brick, and the boxy microwave oven.
And that's perfect if you like to imagine yourself driving through Africa with a khaki wardrobe and a posh British accent shouting, "Cheerio, old boy!"
Pros: If you're used to the rough ride found in most off-road SUVs, the Discovery would blow you away. It has major off-road credentials, yet its ride is surprisingly smooth, quiet, and refined. It also comes well equipped, even on the cheapest base model.
Cons: Gas mileage is poor, the back seat has limited knee room, and the rear doors are too narrow for some people to enter and exit comfortably. Some controls should also be placed within easier reach for the driver.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 7
- Performance: 10
- Price: 7
- Handling: 6
- Ride: 10
- Comfort: 9
- Quality: 9
- Overall: 8
More Data
Where Built: England
Seating: 7.
Number of Rows: 3.
Length in Inches: 185.2
Weight in Pounds: 4576 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 24.6
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