The sky was gloomy — a light drizzle fell upon the grass and nearby pavement, leaving a moist glaze I knew we’d have to drive through as we began our jaunt toward the mountains. I could easily imagine I was standing in a meadow along some backroad in the U.K. Even one of my English colleagues said it felt like home. The setting, however, was southern Utah and the dreary sky didn’t last long as we began a meandering two-day journey in the all-new Land Rover Discovery.

Land Rover launched the Discovery model over 28 years ago. This vehicle was hugely instrumental in establishing the luxury SUV market in the United States. Its iconic boxy shape saw four iterations over the subsequent 27 years with measurable upgrades to suspension, functionality and comfort along the way. When I was handed the keys and turned towards the vehicle, the first thing I noticed was the departure from the iconic boxiness of its predecessor. Admittedly, it took a while to get used to the Discovery’s complete redesign though it didn’t take long for me to succumb to its allure. Once inside, I was captivated by the deceptively roomy and incredibly comfortable interior.