2021 Land Rover Discovery Specifications Overview

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery is certified across 3 configurations with 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S8) or Automatic (S9). EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.

Engine / Motors
2 Options
2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9)
Vehicle Classification
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (3)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Discovery Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S8) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
Discovery MHEV Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine 6 Hybrid Electric Assist Automatic (S8) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
Discovery Sport Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S9) All-Wheel Drive Premium
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2021 Land Rover Discovery MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
  • Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2021 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.