Land Rover Discovery TDV6 HSE CAR review

Pretty much have to agree with the article. I bought one two years ago (still have it) and, even though logic tells you otherwise, it's simply the most brilliant car. Who cares that it doesn't corner like a Ferrari, modern traffic doesn't let you do that anyway. Who cares that it doesn't have a 0-60 of 5 seconds or a top speed of 140mph - modern traffic doesn't let you do that either. It goes anywhere and is totally relaxing to drive. Over the years (too many of them!) I've owned all types of car - sports cars, american cars, a Bentley, a Fiat 500 (the original!), Volvos, Fords, Mercedes -you name it. This is the best by a long way. And it has, so far, been reliable. I shall be buying a 2009, no matter how much the greenies tell me I shouldn't.

This Discovery smacks of integrity like no other car on the planet. It is quite beautiful and unmatched in its crisp, modern, brick-like design and presence on the road. If only they could do this at 600kg less to up its acceleration and economy figures LR would find many customers moving with their wallets from X5's, Cayennes and Merc GL's. As it stands, all 2.7 tons of it, it remains a heavyweight achievement which I for one love to see on our roads.

Best all-rounder seems a bit keen. Yes, it's a very handsome 4x4, seemingly derived from an ethos of industrial, rather than car design in its purposefulness. But how often do you need to carry 7 full-sized adults? Not enough probably to put up with such woeful performance, if this had the TD V8 fitted then maybe, but then again how much of a premium price would it be. I'd prefer the balance of a 330d/335d touring for size versus pace in the best all-rounder category.