DecodedCars2026 Land Rover Discovery
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Mhev 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 7
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 21 combined · 19 city / 24 hwy
- Length
- 195.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,846–5,146 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Seats up to 73 rows of seating.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 41 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,846 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway), 5% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Discovery — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Discovery →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Nitra, Slovakia
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 Discovery configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 195.3 in | 78.3 in | 74.4 in | 115 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 4,846 lb | 47/53 |
| Mhev 4dr SUV | 195.3 in | 78.3 in | 74.4 in | 115 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 5,146 lb | 47/53 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | +5% | $3,900 | 425 |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 20 | -23% | $4,100 | 437 |
| Discovery MHEV Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | -5% | $4,350 | 457 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery.
Similar 2026 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery (this car) | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Frontal · Jun 12, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V389000 · 250,857 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driverâs air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driverâs air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Not every 2026 Land Rover Discovery is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Discovery years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Discovery | 21 | 195.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Discovery | 21 | 195.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 8 |
| 2023 Discovery | 22 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 Discovery | 21 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 11 |
| 2021 Discovery | 21 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 11 |
| 2020 Discovery | 23 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 19 |
| 2019 Discovery | 23 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 4 | 39 |
| 2018 Discovery | 23 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 4 | 37 |
| 2017 Discovery | 23 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 55 |
| 2016 Discovery | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 Discovery | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →