LR Discovery celebrates 35 years with Tempest Edition

Land Rover’s Discovery line-up is refreshed for 2025. The headline act is the new Tempest Edition, the most upmarket Discovery offered yet. Thirty-five years in the making, the Tempest brings a mix of luxury design, premium materials, and rugged versatility.

Tempest was the codename for the second-generation Discovery’s development programme in 1998. Now revived for this new edition, it signals a move upmarket with a new identity. A distinguishing feature is the Petra Copper Gloss roof. There is also copper detailing on the grille, wing vents, lower bumper inserts and Discovery badging. The 22-inch alloy wheels feature matching copper-tinted lacquer. Narvik Gloss Black is available as a roof colour option for those wanting a stealthier look.

The cabin features Ebony Windsor leather upholstery, Shadow Aluminium trim, and Tempest badging on the puddle lamps, B-pillars, and treadplates. 

This vehicle takes aim at active families who don’t want to compromise on comfort or capability.

Ben Montgomery, General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand, said the Tempest edition is ideal for Kiwis. He said: “It’s luxurious, beautifully finished, and ready for anything. It’s a vehicle that really speaks to the way Kiwi families live: active, adventurous and always on the go.”

Beyond the Tempest, the full Discovery range has been updated to include three models for the New Zealand market:

• D250 Dynamic SE – $148,900
  
• D350 Dynamic HSE – $164,900
  
• D350 Tempest Edition – $184,900
  

All variants now benefit from enhanced specification and equipment levels.

In line with this, Land Rover has introduced three new accessory packs. The Beach Days pack includes a collapsible boot organiser, tailgate and side window sunshades, all-weather mats, and a roof rack for kayaks and surfboards. 

For longer sorties, the Road Trip pack adds seatback organisers, a centre armrest cooler, an electric cool bag, roof cross bars and a roof box. All are designed to keep journeys calm and clutter-free. And thirdly, the Snow Days pack ensures winter-ready versatility, with ski/snowboard carriers, rubber loadspace protection, mudflaps, and a snow traction system.

These join existing favourites like the For Dogs pack – featuring a portable rinse system, pet carrier, water bowl and quilted boot liner. There’s also the Biking Adventures pack with rubber floor mats, side steps, and both roof- and tow-mounted bike carriers.

Discovery’s off-road credentials remain and all models offer a 3500kg braked towing capacity. Systems like Terrain Response 2, Advanced Tow Assist, and All Terrain Progress Control ensure drivers can tackle tricky situations with confidence. And with a wading depth of up to 900mm, rivers and flooded roads should not prove an obstacle.

Joelle Taylor, Head of Discovery Strategy, Product and Services said: “Discovery is the perfect choice for those who enjoy spontaneous adventures with the whole family. With its vast, versatile, seven-seat interior and exceptional capability, I know we will reach our destination in comfort and with everything we need.”