NEW DELHI: Discovery's India page separates Landmark and Tempest with 20-inch and 22-inch wheels respectively, alongside different roof finishes and trim treatments. An Indian buyer comparing these editions should start with that local equipment description: the brand's international Landmark explainer lists a different wheel specification.
| India page detail | Landmark | Tempest |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 20-inch Style 5122, satin dark grey | 22-inch Diamond Turned |
| Contrast roof | Narvik Black | Petra Copper |
| Colour highlighted | Tasman Blue | Borasco Grey |
| Distinctive treatment | Landmark graphics, Carpathian tow eye covers | Matte Protective Film, Windsor leather |
Read the edition name alongside the market
The Discovery range has several layers of information online: a current India model page, international galleries and dated newsroom releases. They serve different purposes. A photograph can show a finish beautifully without confirming that every pictured item belongs to the Indian car on a quotation.
The clearest example is Landmark. The India page specifies the wheel shown in the table, while the international range explainer describes 21-inch wheels in Dark Agate Grey. Keep those descriptions attached to their markets. It would be unsafe to combine the local wheel size with the global finish and present the result as a verified Indian configuration.
At the showroom, ask for the exact edition, model year and wheel description to appear together on the equipment sheet. Then compare the car itself with that document. This is a useful checking routine for a vehicle with visually distinctive editions, rather than a claim that a particular retailer has supplied the wrong equipment.
What identifies Tempest
The official Tempest gallery provides a closer look at its copper detailing, black front grille, treadplates and puddle-lamp graphics. It also shows full Ebony Windsor leather. Treat this as a visual reference for the edition's design theme, with local availability confirmed separately.
Tempest's presentation is built around a coordinated finish across the roof, wheels and exterior details. That makes a paint sample viewed alone less informative than seeing the complete vehicle. During a visit, look at the roof and body together in daylight, then inspect the cabin trim under normal lighting rather than relying entirely on the online gallery.
The matte film is also a reason to request the applicable care instructions before delivery. Ask which washing and surface-care methods the company recommends for the supplied finish. No cleaning interval, chemical recommendation or promise about repair costs is established by the product description, so those details should come from the relevant care documentation.
Separate today's lineup from the earlier announcement
JLR's dated newsroom announcement introduced Tempest alongside Gemini. The current India page instead highlights Landmark and Tempest. The older release is useful for background and company press photography, but it should not be treated as a current Indian edition list.
The international range explainer places Landmark between Discovery S and the flagship Tempest. That helps explain the positioning of the names, while the India page remains the reference for the local details in this comparison. Neither an international trim hierarchy nor an overseas accessory pack establishes an Indian vehicle's final invoice specification.
For a buyer, the practical consequence is straightforward: preserve the dated quotation and equipment sheet. If a later web visit shows a different wheel, paint or interior description, those documents make it easier to identify which configuration was actually being discussed.
Check the family equipment separately from the appearance
Discovery's India overview describes a seven-seat SUV and highlights wireless device charging, USB-C ports across the rows and a surround-camera view. Have the retailer demonstrate the equipment fitted to the selected edition. A walk around the exterior should be followed by time in the passenger rows, where the family will use the car.
Bring the people who will regularly travel in the rear, if practical. Ask them to try access, seating position and the storage places they would use. Then try the usual luggage with the passenger layout retained. These suggested checks help keep the choice of a finish package connected to the everyday job the Discovery must do.
Readers comparing body styles can consult our Discovery and Defender 110 comparison. Our Discovery Sport seating guide covers the smaller model, while the separate Discovery towing explainer addresses load-related questions.
The useful outcome of an edition comparison is an agreed specification, not simply a favourite photograph. Record the wheel description, roof finish, paint treatment and cabin material against the exact car, then keep the visual choices and the family-use demonstration together when reviewing the quotation.
Official sources: Discovery India overview, Tempest gallery, international range explainer and JLR's earlier edition announcement, checked on 14 November 2026.
