2024 Discovery Towing Capacity

2024 Land Rover Discovery driving through water

The Discovery offers a third-row SUV that seats up to seven people. It’s built for adventuring, has a sleek profile, and gives modern drivers everything they want with a high-tech interior.

Daily commutes and weekly errands around Newport Beach are a joy to experience. Plan your explorations to new and exciting areas far away from Newport Beach. Set a course for more weekend excursions to Vegas, Tahoe, and Napa Valley. The best part is that short drives for shopping or DIY projects and long-distance road trips are all more efficient thanks to the Discovery towing capacity.

We’ve got all the details on the towing capabilities of this new vehicle thanks to our guide from Land Rover Newport Beach.

How Much Can a Discovery Tow?

The maximum towing capacity of a Discovery tops out at a robust 8,200 pounds! This towing figure happens thanks to the 3.0L P360 I6 gasoline engine and the right gear while driving. Family outings will never be the same.

How Much Can a Discovery Tow for Your Long-Distance Drives?

The maximum Discovery towing capacity fosters hauling up to 8,200 pounds from Irvine to, well, anywhere in the country. You’ll need the optional 3.0L inline-six engine to make this maximum figure a reality.

How Much Can a Discovery Tow With the Other Engine Option?

With the standard 2.0L inline-four engine, the Discovery can tow up to 5,952 pounds, so that’s nearly 6,000 pounds. This towing figure is nothing to sneeze at! Regardless of which engine option you choose, you’ll want to use the all-wheel drive and Terrain Response® systems for optimal traction on various road conditions, especially when things get challenging.

Compare the engine specs of the lineup to help you determine which Discovery towing capacity meets your needs:

2.0L P300 Inline 4-Cylinder Gas Engine

  • Power — 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
  • Speed — 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds, 125 mph top speed
  • Towing — 5,952 pounds

3.0L P360 Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

  • Power — 355 hp and 368.1 lb-ft of torque
  • Speed — 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 130 mph top speed
  • Towing — 8,200 pounds

Discovery Towing Features

The Discovery has a wide array of standard and available towing features. Although not necessary to max out the towing capacity, these items can assist you to make towing safer and more efficient no matter where you go in and around Corona Del Mar.

  • Advanced Tow Assist: This allows you to put your vehicle in reverse while creating optimal traction and control when backing up with a trailer behind you.
  • Hill Descent Control®: Adjusts braking to each wheel when descending steep inclines and hills, helping you maintain better control of the SUV and trailer.
  • Terrain Response® 2: Automatically selects the best drive mode based on the road conditions, from pavement to off-roading.
  • Dynamic Stability Control and Electronic Power Assisted Steering: Makes adjustments for superior stability and steering performance, which is helpful on curving roads and less-than-ideal conditions
  • All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC): Serves as a low-speed cruise control, allowing you to set your desired speed so the engine doesn’t make any sudden changes.

Test-Drive a New Discovery for Sale in Newport Beach

We invite you to get a closer look at a Discovery on our lot at Land Rover Newport Beach. Contact us or call 949-432-4085 to schedule a test drive at your convenience. If you would rather have a lighter, sportier engine, consider a Discovery Sport.

2023 Land Rover Discovery Parked in the Sand
 

The 2023 Discovery towing capacity reaches as high as 8,200 pounds. To reach this upper limit, you’ll need to upgrade from the standard i4 to the optional i6. If you decide to stick with the base engine instead, you’ll still be able to tow a respectable 5,952 pounds.

 

 

So, how much can the Discovery tow? As you’ve seen, it depends on your choice of engine; however, either model can manage lightweight boats, trailers, and campers with ease. If you intend to tow on a regular basis, we think you’ll appreciate the extra power and torque offered by the optional i6.

2023 Discovery Towing Capacity by Engine

As you’ve already seen, the 2023 Discovery towing capacity varies depending on which of the two available engines you select. Neither option will disappoint, so check out the specs to see which powerplant is right for you:

2.0L P300 i4 Gas Engine

  • Towing Capacity — 5,952 pounds
  • Power — 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
  • Speed — 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds, 125 mph top speed

3.0L P360 i6 Gas Engine

  • Towing Capacity — 8,200 pounds
  • Power — 355 hp and 368.1 lb-ft of torque
  • Speed — 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 130 mph top speed

If you’d settle for an SUV with less power, compare the Discovery to the Discovery Sport before you make a final decision.

Discovery Towing Features

Rain or shine, off-road or on the highway—the new Discovery makes short work of life’s challenges. That’s partly due to its high-strength frame and its potent engines, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight its many advanced performance features, too.

All-wheel drive is always standard, and you should be on the lookout for the following technologies when you test drive a model at our dealership:

  • Advanced Tow Assist puts guidelines on your rearview camera to help you line up your hitch and your trailer.
  • Hill Descent Control® takes the stress out of mountain driving by adjusting each wheel’s braking pressure individually. That’s especially important when you’re pulling a heavy trailer!
  • Terrain Response® 2 will keep you moving once you’re off the beaten path. It automatically adjusts your torque and power output to improve performance in a wide range of different settings.
  • Dynamic Stability Control adjusts your SUV’s throttle response and wheels in order to keep you centered in your lane on winding roads.
  • All-Terrain Progress Control manages your throttle and keeps you moving at a low, constant speed—so you’re free to handle steering and braking without distractions on rough terrain.

Test Drive the New Discovery Today!

If you’re ready to plan bigger and better adventures, all you need to do is let us know! It’s easy to purchase a new Land Rover SUV online, and you can even value your trade-in at home in Newport Beach or Irvine. If you’d prefer to take care of everything in person, we’re just a short drive away in Newport Beach, CA.

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