The Land Rover is actually looking ahead to the 2023 model year. It would be by announcing a more upmarket version of the Discovery. The SUV does gain a bigger list of standard features, several trim-specific design accents, and a more suitable high-end price which is called the Metropolitan Edition.

Land Rover – Bumpers, Grilles and Wheels

The Metropolitan Edition is built on the existing R-Dynamic HSE model with Bright Atlas-color accents on the grille. It is positioned at the very top of the Discovery range. Also for the hood lettering, Hakuba Silver trim on the lower part of the bumpers. Also the 22-inch wheels with Gloss Gray paint. Moreover, it will take a well-trained eye to tell the Metropolitan apart from the rest of this range. However, motorists are going to know exactly what they are in.

Head-up Display, Heated Steering Wheel and More

Moreover, the list of stock features includes a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated and power-adjustable third-row seats, a cooler, and a four-zone climate control system. Therefore, there is Titanium Mesh trim on the dashboard. The door panels are adding a finishing touch to the look overall.

There is power for the Metropolitan Edition which comes from a 3.0-liter straight-six, that works with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It is to develop 355 horsepower. In addition to 365 pound-feet of torque. Thus it will spin the four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and a permanent all-wheel-drive system.

The Discovery towing capacity is at 8,200 pounds which is what Land Rover does peg it at. There is an Advanced Tow Assist technology which is available.

Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan is now on sale. In fact, it carries a base price of $76,650 that includes a mandatory $1,350 destination charge. Also, for context, the 2023 Discovery does carry a base price of $57,950 once the same destination charge does enter the equation. Moreover, while the Metropolitan does get all of the goodies. The Land Rover isn’t forgetting about less expensive models. It also announced that starting for 2023, every Discovery regardless of trim level is going to come standard with heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, and a Meridian sound system.