The 5-door version of the first series Discovery wasn’t that different from the 3-door version.
They had the same number seats, except for a extra row in the 5-door version which sat in the boot. This larger version was launched a year later as opposed to the 3-door version in hopes of capturing a wider segment of the market. Initially, Land Rover launched only the 3 door version in order to avoid the Discovery of taking over the market for the more expensive Range Rover. Just like the 3-door version, this car was also available with a diesel engine and a V8 which was the more popular in the US.