Land Rover Discovery vs Lexus RX (2026)
Land Rover Discovery (₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹36.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 345 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Discovery in short
The Discovery is Land Rover's dedicated seven-seater, updated for MY26 in October 2025 with a new trim walk: Gemini at ₹1.26 crore, Dynamic HSE at ₹1.30 crore and the new Tempest flagship at ₹1.39 crore, all powered by the 350 PS D350 mild-hybrid diesel. Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. Unlike the five-seat Range Rover Sport it shares showrooms with, all three rows here are genuinely usable — its rivals are the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7 and Volvo XC90.
Full Discovery prices & variants →Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Discovery or RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹36.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Discovery vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Discovery — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Discovery or the RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹36.01 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Discovery. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 345 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.