2021 Land Rover Discovery towing capacity
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery is published in 4 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 6,613 to 8,200 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,200 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2021 Land Rover Discovery with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P300 S Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 296 | 295 | — | 6,613 | — | 4,865 | — |
| P300 S R Dynamic Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 296 | 295 | — | 6,613 | — | 4,865 | — |
| P360 S R Dynamic Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 355 | 369 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,160 | — |
| P360 HSE R Dynamic Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 355 | 369 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,160 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2020
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery carried a maximum tow rating of 8,201 lb. The 2021 model is rated 1 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2020 Land Rover Discovery page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2021 Land Rover models
The rest of Land Rover's 2021 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 | 8,201 |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender 90 | 8,201 |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover | 7,716 |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport | 4,409 |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 1,653 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.