TAKING STOCK

THERE are many ways to run the ruler over these three vehicles: performance; on-road handling; refinement; off-road ability; cabin space; equipment value; general practicality; and safety. No vehicle here wins on all counts, but the SDV6 is outright first in performance, refinement, cabin space and off-road ability – provided the optional rear locker is fitted. It’s as good as it gets in terms of on-road handling. But, being an old platform, the Discovery only achieves four out of five stars in the official ANCAP safety test, whereas the other two are five-star-rated. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Discovery is less safe once you have an accident, it just has less safety add-ons. Despite being the best core vehicle here, the Land Rover Discovery is weak on value for money if you’re after equipment.…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2016

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