2001 Land Rover Discovery
The 2001 Land Rover Discovery is a sUV Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $69,000 for the Td5 S variant and topping out at $90,500 for the ES variant.
There are 6 variants of the Discovery available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1993.
The 2001 Discovery was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Land Rover Discovery include 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (102kW/315Nm) and 4.0L v8 (135kW/340Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.

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Land Rover Discovery
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,705 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,190 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 730 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2001 Land Rover Discovery
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Discovery is the Td5 S variant that starts from $69,000.
See all Land Rover Discovery PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Discovery is the ES variant that starts from $90,500.
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 Td5 S variant which measures 2190mm wide, 4705mm in length and sits 1940mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 135kW of power and 340nm of torque are the V8 S, S, V8 Es and ES variants.
The Land Rover Discovery is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Land Rover Discovery is the Td5 S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2880 kg.
The Land Rover Discovery may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.
†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.