Land Rover says the Discovery Tempest is the most luxurious, comfortable and highly-specified Discovery ever produced.
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Discovery (Land Rover) has beefed up their range with two new bespoke additions and also updating the rest of the line-up.
The new Discovery Tempest and Gemini editions are a nod to Discovery’s 35-year legacy and the model’s history in their names. In addition to the new Tempest and Gemini editions, Discovery also offers fresh wheel options, enhanced equipment and a new range of curated accessory packs.
Tempest
The manufacturer says the Discovery Tempest is the most luxurious, comfortable and highly specified Discovery ever produced.
Tempest takes its name from the secret development launch programme for the second-generation Discovery launched in 1998 – one of the brand’s most recognisable models.
It’s available with a choice of three body colours: Charente Grey, Varesine Blue or Carpathian Grey, all exclusively with a Matte Protective Film.
A contrasting Petra Copper Gloss roof finish is standard with Narvik Gloss Black as an option. It’s complemented by a Petra Copper Gloss finish for exterior design details including the wing vent, Discovery script and lower bumper inserts.
The 22‑inch Diamond Turned Style 5124 alloy wheel design sports Petra Copper tinted lacquer and Gloss Black detailing.
There’s unique badging for the B-pillars, treadplates, puddle lamps and interior finishes. The cabin is enhanced with Shadow Aluminium detailing, and extended Ebony Windsor leather upholstery.
Gemini
The Discovery Gemini is a tribute to Discovery’s design and engineering, taking its name from the codename given to the Tdi diesel engine that powered the original Discovery from 1989.
There are six exterior colours, including Sedona Red which is a first for Discovery and unique to Gemini, with a Narvik Gloss Black contrast roof. The Gloss Black detailing extends to the lower body cladding and front wing vents, complemented by an Atlas Gloss grille surround and Discovery script.
A Gemini-specific graphic on the B-pillar badges, treadplates and interior finishes complements new 21-inch split-seven-spoke Style 7001 alloy wheels finished in Diamond Turned Silver.
It comes with a cooler compartment located between the front seats, Click & Go media holders for rear seat occupants and three-zone climate control.
There are unique badges on the exterior.
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Engine
Both the Tempest and Gemini models are fitted with the Ingenium D350 diesel engine, with 48V Mild‑Hybrid technology producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed all-wheel drive transmission.
The rest of the line-up features a number of specification enhancements including new wheel options. The five-spoke 22-inch Style 5124 wheel can be selected with Dark Grey tinted lacquer and Gloss Black detailing, while the split-five-spoke 21-inch Style 5123 in black is as an option on Dynamic SE.
The Tempest and Gemini models join the existing line-up of S, Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE and the Metropolitan edition.
The Snow Days pack provides a snow traction system.
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Packs
Following the success of the For Dogs and Biking Adventures packs, there are three new option packs available: Beach Days, Road Trip and Snow Days.
Beach Days comes with a collapsible organiser for the load area, sunshades for the tailgate and second and third-row windows, rubber mats throughout and a roof rack to transport canoes, surfboards or bodyboards.
The Road Trip pack provides two seat organisers, a centre armrest cooler and an electric cool bag, wind deflectors, cross bars and a roof box.
Snow Days provide cross bars for the roof rails, a tailored rubber loadspace mat, mudflaps and a snow traction system.
Pricing
Discovery S: R1,824,700
Discovery Gemini: R2,038,800
Discovery Dynamic HSE: R2,136,800
Discovery Metropolitan Edition: R2,260,600
Discovery Tempest: R2,326,200