The 2026 Land Rover Discovery P360 is a vehicle that sits at the crossroads of the JLR portfolio, offering a balance between luxury and utility. The Discovery has been a stalwart of the SUV segment, with the fifth-generation model having arrived in 2017. For 2026, there are two new special-edition models: the range-topping P360 Tempest and the P360 Gemini, which is the model we tested.
The Discovery still comes with the choice of four- or six-cylinder power. The base turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four makes 296 horsepower, and the P360 Gemini we tested was equipped with the more powerful turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, which works in conjunction with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. This setup is good for 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, with the Gemini also getting standard air suspension, plus trail-ready options including a two-speed transfer case and a locking differential on the rear axle.
More specs include an engine size of 2996 cc, with the turbocharged I-6 producing 355 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1750 rpm. The vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, with an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined.
View Price on AmazonThe Land Rover Discovery strikes a balance between the extremes of the JLR portfolio, offering more than enough off-road capability for most customers without compromising everyday ride quality. The air suspension helps in this regard, keeping cabin disturbances to a minimum. On longer highway treks, the Discovery didn't fall far short of its grander and more expensive sibling in terms of comfort and refinement.
However, the soft suspension tuning did become apparent when the road started to twist, as the Discovery quickly makes it known that it isn't a sporting utility vehicle. The steering feel is close to nonexistent, often requiring more input than expected even at highway speeds. While the four-cylinder powertrain is available, the P360 variant is the one to get, with the inline-six feeling plenty potent for this large machine, despite the Disco tipping the scales at over 5700 pounds.
The Land Rover Discovery sits in an all too familiar niche for many families, being generously sized as a two-row but creating a bit of a squeeze when using the fold-down third row for human cargo. At 195 inches in length, this vehicle is almost a foot and a half shorter than the Chevrolet Tahoe, which also competes for families.
Source: roadandtrack.com
