Land Rover introduces new Landmark Discovery

We all know what that means - or do we?

By PH Staff / Wednesday, 1 July 2026 / Loading comments

Is the fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery nearly finished? Who knows. Its maker has been conspicuously tight-lipped on the subject, even as the L462 contemplates the prospect of still being on sale in its tenth year. But the latest addition to the lineup potentially offers a clue to Land Rover’s wider intentions: the Landmark name has previously designated a run-out model, and is historically speaking (particularly where the Discovery 4 was concerned) among the most popular variants.

Of course, the current version is not viewed quite as affectionately as its predecessor was; everyone knew the writing was on the wall for the old Integrated Body Frame and the stately, upright styling, and - not unlike the rush to buy the last iterations of the old Defender - people felt compelled to hoover up the final 4 while they could (a sage move, it turns out; low-mile examples of the previous Landmark remain the most sought-after models on the secondhand market).

Very recent, memory-jolting experience of the Disco 5 (in range-topping Tempest format) served to remind us that the long-running seven-seater is actually very pleasant indeed - but even Land Rover is willing to concede that the car has been thoroughly overshadowed by the hyper-successful Defender, which is arguably a far superior successor to the physical presence and off-road capabilities of the Discovery 4 than its own namesake ever was.

Still, some people prefer the school-mum vibe, and they will be delighted to learn that whether the new Landmark grade marks the beginning of the end or not, it certainly looks the part. Land Rover suggests the unique specification, which includes Tasman Blue for the first time, nicely set off by 22-inch wheels in Dark Grey Contrast, is all about celebrating ‘the essence of Discovery’. To that end, it gets a unique wordmark and mountain logo on the front tread plates, centre console, B-pillar inserts and puddle lamp projectors.

Elsewhere you get fetching Graphite Atlas accents for the grille and side vents, as well as on the Discovery lettering, while the front and rear skidplates are finished in Carpathian Grey. Inside, there’s a smattering of dark grey brushed aluminium with additional Landmark branding, while the door casings and dashboard are finished in Tech Velour. As a bonus, the sliding panoramic sunroof and centre console refrigerator are standard.

The new trim grade slots in between the Discovery S and the flagship Tempest, both of which get a similar array of styling tweaks, alongside the (presumably mandatory) introduction of a new Driver Attention Monitor. The model is powered by the deeply satisfying D350 across the board, and starts at £69,540 for the S, while the Landmark and Tempest are from £75,860 and £83,940, respectively. Alternatively, a top-notch Disco 4 will set you back around £30k. Or slightly less for an imported 5.0-litre V8. Guess which one we’d invest in…