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The 1997 Land Rover Discovery is a sUV Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $64,000 for the TDI variant and topping out at $83,990 for the Tdi Es variant.
There are 6 variants of the Discovery available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1993.
The 1997 Discovery was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Land Rover Discovery include 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (83kW/265Nm), 3.9L v8 (135kW/314Nm) and 4.0L v8 (134kW/314Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $64,000 - $83,990†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $64,000 - $83,990†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Land Rover Discovery
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Technology
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Land Rover Discovery comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being V8I and the most expensive being V8i Es.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,538 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,793 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,919 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 640 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Land Rover Discovery
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Discovery is the TDI variant that starts from $64,000.
See all Land Rover Discovery PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Discovery is the V8i Es variant that starts from $83,990.
See all Land Rover Discovery PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Discovery is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Land Rover Discovery towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Discovery is the V8i Xs variant which measures 1793mm wide, 4538mm in length and sits 1968mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 135kW of power and 314nm of torque are the V8I, V8i Xs and V8i Es variants.
The Land Rover Discovery is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Land Rover Discovery is the TDI variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2720 kg.
The Land Rover Discovery may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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