The new Discovery puts a heavier emphasis on family utility in this new generation; as such, it's a natural rival for the German utes and a couple of outliers.
The Audi Q7 has some of the best dynamics and best technology in its class, though it's not as hardcore about off-roading as Land Rover.
The same is true for the BMW and Mercedes utes, which also offer diesel power, though to get seven seats in a Mercedes SUV, you'll need to move up to the GLS-Class.
Volvo's XC90 is as serene a crossover as we've ever come across, but it lacks some of the polish seen in established German rivals.
Finally, the Lexus GX takes the Toyota 4Runner's off-road hardware and adds even more technology assists, but it's clumsy on the road and expensive, despite its age.
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An SUV or crossover that provides a better balance of capability than the 2017 Land Rover Discovery simply doesn't exist. |
The 2017 Audi Q7 gets a rakish new sport-wagon look, a finely detailed, tech-savvy interior, and serious chassis advancements underneath—including a dramatic weight loss, available rear-wheel steering, and a plug-in hybrid version. |
The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs. | For an old-school SUV, the Lexus GX acquits itself quite well. |
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class pared down its powertrains to gas only or a plug-in hybrid, although it still has plenty of stops in between for luxury buyers. |
The 2017 Volvo XC90 is comfortable, capable, and only whispers its virtues—reinterpreting the Volvo brand as quiet sophistication in comfort, style, and efficiency. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $49,990 | $49,000 | $56,600 | $51,680 | $52,000 | $45,750 |
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| 16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD |
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| SE V6 Supercharged | 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle | GX 460 4WD | GLE 350 SUV | T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum |
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| Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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