Discovery's 35th celebrated further with new special edition models
Newly introduced models pay carry name that homage to internal codenames of previous Discovery generations.
Having celebrated its 35th anniversary last year, JLR has introduced another pair of special editions to the aging Discovery range ahead of the model's rumoured discontinuation before the end of the year.
Following the commemorative 35th Anniversary Edition, the new variants carry the Gemini and Tempest designations as step ups for the S and flagship Metropolitan variants.
Gemini
For the Gemini, which gets its name from the internal moniker used for the 2.5 Tdi engine in the original Discovery, the added visual enhancements include 21-inch diamond turned silver seven-spoke alloy wheels, the gloss Narvik Black roof, a Gemini graphic on the B-pillar and an Atlas Grey finish around the grille and on the Discovery name script.
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Not stopping there, the Gemini further receives gloss black detailing, first-time availability of the Sedona Red paint option previously reserved for the Defender, tri-zone climate control and a cooled centre console glovebox.
Tempest
The step-up from the Metropolitan as mentioned, the Tempest takes its name from the internal development code given to the second generation Discovery, with a more extensive array of bespoke changes both inside and out compared to the Gemini.
Available in three colours, Carpathian Grey, Varesine Blue and Charente Grey, the Tempest gets Petra Copper and tinted gloss black lacquer 22-inch diamond turned alloy wheels as standard, along with a Petra Copper gloss or gloss Narvik Black roof, a unique Tempest decal on the B-pillar and Petra Copper detailing.
Unique inside fittings consist of the extended Ebony Windsor leather upholstery and so-called shadow aluminium inserts.
Diesel only
Otherwise unchanged from their respective sibling on the specification front, underneath, both the Gemini and Tempest retain the 3.0-litre Ingenium straight-six turbodiesel engine – the sole option across the entire Discovery range as the previous P360 straight-six petrol has been dropped entirely.
Fitted with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, the unit develops 257kW/700Nm and is again paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.
Price
Now available, both the Gemini and Tempest, as with the rest of the Discovery range, are covered by a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Discovery D350 S – R1 824 700
Discovery D350 Gemini – R2 038 800
Discovery D350 Dynamic HSE – R2 136 800
Discovery D350 Metropolitan – R2 260 600
Discovery D350 Tempest – R2 351 200
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