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1997 Land Rover Discovery
The new Land Rover Discovery is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $66,300 for the.
Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (127kW/304Nm), 2.5L turbo diesel direct injection (83kW/265Nm) and 3.9L multi-point injection (134kW/314Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Discovery is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
N/A
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Land Rover Discovery
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Available Variants
The Land Rover Discovery comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being ES.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,524 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,793 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,928 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 815 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Land Rover Discovery
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1997 Land Rover Discovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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See all Land Rover Discovery PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Discovery is the undefined that starts from $66,300.
See all Land Rover Discovery PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Discovery is offered by the undefined which can tow 4000 kg
See all Land Rover Discovery towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Discovery is the undefined which measures 1793mm wide, 4524mm in length and sits 1968mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Discovery is the undefined which has 134kW of power and 314nm of torque from its 3.9L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Land Rover Discovery is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Land Rover Discovery is the undefined which weighs 2720 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Discovery may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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