Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition readying for urban battle

Having introduced a streamlined line-up with the updated model recently, Land Rover has confirmed the availability of a new range-topping Discovery from the first half of next year.

Essentially a limited run model along the lines of the previous SE based Landmark, the Metropolitan Edition will be positioned above the now flagship HSE R-Dynamic, and mainly receives a series of exterior and interior additions.

Externally, these include gloss grey 22-inch diamond turned alloy wheels, black Land Rover badged brake calipers, a panoramic sunroof, an Atlas Grey grille and Discovery badges, privacy glass and an Hakuba Grey insert on the lower section of the rear bumper.

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Inside, the changes are minimal and apart from building on the specification of the conventional HSE, items additionally added include a Heads-Up Display, heated steering wheel, the quad-zone climate control, a wireless smartphone charger and titanium mesh decorative detailing.

Up front, the Metropolitan Edition will offered in D300 and P360 guises, meaning motivation from either the 221kW/650Nm mild-hybrid 3.0 Ingenium straight-six turbodiesel, or the similarly sized in-line six electrified petrol that pumps out 265kW/500Nm.

While pricing is set to be confirmed later, expect the Metropolitan Edition to be dearer than the equivalent HSE R-Dynamic, which retails from R1 689 562 for the D300 and from R1 726 770 for the P360.