The Land Rover Discovery 5 was first unveiled just moments after the extinction of the dinosaurs, and yet it remains on sale today. In fact, Land Rover has just updated it once again and launched a couple of special editions, because not everybody wants a Defender.
The Discovery Tempest is a new top-of-the-range model with a matte protective film over the paint and contrasting ‘Petra Copper Gloss’ roof and accents. The same blingy colour also adorns the 22-inch diamond-turned wheels, while inside there’s special badging, aluminum detailing ,and loads of black leather.
Oh, and we’re told that the name Tempest comes from the secret development launch program for the second-generation Land Rover Discovery. Pretty neat.
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The Gemini also delves into the Disco archives for its title, because it was once the codename given to the 2.5-liter TDi diesel engine in the original 1989 Discovery 1. The new special edition is apparently available in six different exterior colours, but the ‘Sedona Red’ option is unique to the Gemini.
A contrast black roof is standard, as are 21-inch silver wheels and the obligatory badging. On the inside we’re told that it’s prepped for ‘family adventures’ with a fridge between the front seats, ‘media holders’ for rear seat passengers and three-zone climate control.
All Discos are now only available with a mild hybrid 3.0-liter straight-six diesel that’s badged D350 and makes 345hp and 700Nm of torque. Along with these new specials, the standard S, Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE and Metropolitan Edition cars get enhanced spec.
Looking to spend even more cash? Land Rover also has a range of new accessory packs, including a Beach Days pack with rubber floor mats, sunshades, a roof rack, and a collapsible organiser for the boot. The Road Trip pack adds organisers to the backs of the front seats, a roof box on top and wind deflectors on the windows, while the Snow Days pack allows you to carry skis up top and adds a ‘snow traction system’ for when things get really wintery.
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
