Land Rover's new Discovery Tempest and Gemini editions: luxury meets legacy
Land Rover says the Discovery Tempest is the most luxurious, comfortable and highly-specified Discovery ever produced.
The new Discovery Tempest and Gemini editions are a nod to Discovery's 35-year legacy and the model's history in their names. In addition to the new Tempest and Gemini editions, Discovery also offers fresh wheel options, enhanced equipment and a new range of curated accessory packs.
Discovery (Land Rover) has beefed up their range with two new bespoke additions and also updating the rest of the line-up.
Tempest
The manufacturer says the Discovery Tempest is the most luxurious, comfortable and highly specified Discovery ever produced.
Tempest takes its name from the secret development launch programme for the second-generation Discovery launched in 1998 – one of the brand's most recognisable models.
It's available with a choice of three body colours: Charente Grey, Varesine Blue or Carpathian Grey, all exclusively with a Matte Protective Film.
A contrasting Petra Copper Gloss roof finish is standard with Narvik Gloss Black as an option. It's complemented by a Petra Copper Gloss finish for exterior design details including the wing vent, Discovery script and lower bumper inserts.
The 22‑inch Diamond Turned Style 5124 alloy wheel design sports Petra Copper tinted lacquer and Gloss Black detailing.
There's unique badging for the B-pillars, treadplates, puddle lamps and interior finishes. The cabin is enhanced with Shadow Aluminium detailing, and extended Ebony Windsor leather upholstery.
Gemini
The Discovery Gemini is a tribute to Discovery's design and engineering, taking its name from the codename given to the Tdi diesel engine that powered the original Discovery from 1989.
There are six exterior colours, including Sedona Red which is a first for Discovery and unique to Gemini, with a Narvik Gloss Black contrast roof. The Gloss Black detailing extends to the lower body cladding and front wing vents, complemented by an Atlas Gloss grille surround and Discovery script.
A Gemini-specific graphic on the B-pillar badges, treadplates and interior finishes complements new 21-inch split-seven-spoke Style 7001 alloy wheels finished in Diamond Turned Silver.
It comes with a cooler compartment located between the front seats, Click & Go media holders for rear seat occupants and three-zone climate control.
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