The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is a Finalist for Motor Trend's SUV of the Year. According to Motor Trend, "the relentlessly capable Land Rover Discovery was an easy choice as finalist". We are honored to have it included in 2018's best SUV list. Call Howard Orloff in downtown Chicago to schedule a test drive and experience the Chicago Motor Trend SUV finalist in person.

Motor Trend also touts the Discovery's impressive air suspension, optional quiet diesel engine, adaptable auto terrain response, clever storage, and more.

            About The Land Rover Discovery

Lightweight Construction

·       43 percent of the 85-percent aluminum construction is recycled.

·       On-road and off-road driving dynamics are improved, meaning you can explore comfortably.

Seating Options

·       The standard model comes with five seats, but also comes with the option of seven seats. The rear seats are engineered in a stadium seating style with each row being positioned higher than the one in front. Both the second and third rows can be folded down flush to the floor - that can be done by hand, using switches inside the tailgate or C-pillar, through the infotainment touchscreen, and even remotely with the Land Rover InControl smart phone app.

Large Body

·       The Discovery has improved interior spaciousness

·       Storage space increased 65 percent from the previous LR4

Additional Features

·       Optional 10-inch infotainment screen

·       Automatic start/stop system

·       Real-time fuel economy readout 


Other SUV of the Year Finalists include the Volvo XC60, Volkswagen Atlas, Subaru Crosstrek, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Traverse, and Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Check out Motor Trend's top pros of each:

Volvo XC60 - Stylish design, plus interior, strong powertrains

Volkswagen Atlas - Stadium third-row seating, digital cluster, tilt/slide seats

Subaru Crosstrek - Tidy capability, excellent CVT response; plush ride; strong off-road; overall value

Honda CR-V - Its competence, equipment levels, and safety features

Chevrolet Traverse - Brawny style, ride/handling balance, stowage and USBs aplenty

Alfa Romeo Stelvio - Exuberant handling; meaty engine; supple ride 


Howard Orloff is a Land Rover as well as Volvo dealership, so we are excited to have two finalists in Motor Trend's SUV of the Year with the Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC60. Not to mention, the Volvo XC90 was Motor Trend's 2016 SUV of the Year. Search our current Land Rover inventory and Volvo inventory for vehicle details, prices, and availability.