Land Rover’s Discovery is the sports variant of Land Rover Discovery. It is a compact luxury crossover SUV that is produced by Jaguar Land Rover. It started production in 2014 and is continued. Discovery Sport is available as a 5-door model SUV, with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.
Overview
Discovery Sport 5-door SUV replaced the Land Rover Freelander in the fleet of Rover vehicles. It is powered by a range of 4-cylinder petro and diesel engines. The 3.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is one of the finest in its variants with excellent refinement. The engine manages to produce 180 horsepower and helps the Discovery Sport to hit 60mph in around 7.8 seconds. In the Land Rover Discovery Sport, there is an option for the third row of the seat as well, which can be comfortable for kids.
Reliability
In terms of reliability score, the Discovery Sport is just fair. Despite offering good off-road prowess the Discovery Sport is quite far beyond other luxury SUVs. According to J.D. Power, the Land Rover Discovery sport only manages to score 67 out of 100 and is ranked 11th in compact SUV, which is pretty average.
Safety
Despite being low ranked in the reliability rating, the SUVs and other vehicles from Land Rover still manage to score well in the safety ratings. During Euro NCAP crash and safety testing, Discovery Sport managed to score the maximum five-star rating.
Depreciation Rate
There is a reason for the poor reliability rating of Land Rover in part due to the depreciation rate. Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020 Discovery has a predicted depreciation rate of 57% after 5 years of ownership, with a lowered resale value of just $20,621.
Maintenance and Repair
Like many other luxury vehicles, the luxury vehicles from Land Rover are also expensive to maintain and require more maintenance than ordinary SUVs. The Land Rover Discovery Sport has an average annual maintenance and repair cost of around $2,709 after just one year.
FAQ
How many seats are in the Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Four Wheel Drive
What is the horsepower in a Discovery Sport and does it have a turbo?
The Discovery Sport has 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 2.0 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
How big is the trunk in the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
71.8 Cubic Feet ( 2,033 m3 )
How much ground clearance does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
8.3 inches ( 21,08 cm )
What type of wheels does it have?
Discovery Sport has 20 X 8 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 20 X 8 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
Is Discovery Sport worth the money?
The Discovery Sport is a powerful performance car, but there are some drawbacks. It has fewer features, is expensive to maintain and is not as well-priced.
What engine is in the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Ingenium diesel engine. The Ingenium four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine delivers class-leading torque, power outputs and refinement. It also has lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Two power outputs will be offered by the EU6-compliant Ingenium engine for Discovery Sport: 150HP and 180HP.
Is the Discovery Sport fast?
The Discovery Sport is subtly brilliant and takes on the Germans. Surprisingly, the top-end Discovery Sport automatic takes 8.9 seconds to complete the 0-60mph sprint compared to the manual’s 9.9 seconds.
Is Discovery Sport AWD or 4wd?
The Discovery Sport comes with four-wheel drive. This makes it ideal for all your adventures. The all-wheel drive is a great option for many sports cars and increases safety because it adjusts almost instantly depending on road conditions.
What is the difference between Discovery and sport?
The interiors of the Discovery and the Discovery Sport are compared. The most striking difference between Discovery Sport and Discovery Sport is the amount of interior space that Discovery Sport has. However, Discovery Sport is more affordable.