2026 Land Rover Discovery Launched In Gemini And Tempest editions: Prices From Rs 1.26 Crore
Land Rover has simplified the Discovery line for model year 2026 with two named editions and a single engine choice. Prices sit between Rs 1.26 crore and Rs 1.39 crore ex showroom. The new Gemini and Tempest editions replace the earlier mix that included Dynamic S and Metropolitan trims, which are being phased out from 2026.
The idea is straightforward. Keep the mechanicals common, then separate the two on exterior finish, wheels and comfort features. For buyers, that means fewer build combinations to juggle and a clear step between the lower and higher spec.
What each pack adds
The Tempest is the more expressive look. It gets 22-inch dual tone wheels with a Petra Copper finish, a copper roof, and matching Discovery bonnet script. The grille moves to a hexagonal Graphite Atlas pattern. There are Tempest puddle lamp projections and specific door sills.
Inside, three themes mix Ebony, Caraway and Light Oyster. Equipment moves up to a head up display, a 14 speaker Meridian system, four zone climate control, powered third row seats and a heated steering wheel. The Gemini is the cleaner, more accessible pick.
It wears a gloss black roof, 21-inch silver wheels and silver skid plates with a twin hexagon graphic. The grille is finished in silver and the paint palette is broader. The cabin can be trimmed in fabric or leatherette with Light Oyster or Ebony based themes.
Core tech includes a 12.3-inch driver display and 11.4-inch infotainment screen, a 12 speaker Meridian audio setup, three zone climate control, a powered steering column and a 360-degree camera. Both editions keep the Discovery brief intact as a seven-seat luxury SUV with a focus on family touring rather than track days.
One engine for both
Power comes from Land Rover’s 3.0 litre six-cylinder turbo diesel with mild hybrid assistance. The brand quotes 0 to 100 kmph in 6.3 seconds. Drive goes to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic. The decision to stick with a single diesel simplifies the range and should help with parts and workshop familiarity. It also aligns with the Discovery’s use case.
Owners tend to run long highway stints and mixed road conditions where a torquey diesel with mild hybrid smoothness fits well. There is no petrol or plug in hybrid in this update, so buyers who want those powertrains will need to look at other Land Rover models or rivals. For most Indian driving patterns, the diesel’s blend of punch and real-world economy remains the practical choice.
Where it sits against rivals
The Discovery continues to square up to the BMW X5 and Mercedes Benz GLE. Both offer six-cylinder diesels with strong efficiency and have seen steady updates through 2025.
In this context Land Rover’s mild hybrid diesel keeps the Discovery competitive on long distance comfort and towing while holding onto its light off road ability.
The Discovery still sits between a high luxury Range Rover and the more tautly set up German SUVs. For buyers who split time between city use, highway runs and the occasional muddy approach to a farm or holiday home, this recipe remains relevant. The Tempest and Gemini names are branding, but the spec logic underneath is tidy and the pricing lands where this segment sits today.