Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport Engine and Other Specifications

For starters, let’s talk about the platform of this facelifted Discovery Sport. It is based on the revised version of the JLR D8/LR-MS chassis- the JLR PTA. Just so you know, the JLR D8-based vehicle was the pre-facelifted Discovery Sport, which made it the first-ever Discovery with a unibody skeleton. However, the JLR PTA underpins the Jaguar E-Pace and the second generation of the Range Rover Evoque.

As far as the powertrains are concerned, this capable luxury SUV has two turbocharged engine options: a 2.0-litre Petrol and a 2.0-litre Diesel. The four-cylinder petrol unit has a 1997cc engine that churns out 245 bhp at 5500 rpm and 365 bhp at 1500 rpm. On the other hand, the 1999cc diesel unit has 177 bhp at 4000 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm. Both engines are equipped with mild-hybrid technology.

Moreover, the British carmaker has kept the nine-speed ZF 9-HP automatic unit (torque-converter) as standard- in both petrol and diesel engines. Thanks to the All-Wheel-Drive system, all wheels receive power via the aforementioned gearbox.

As for the suspension setup, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a Macpherson Strut with a Passive Anti-Roll bar at the front, which works in tandem with an Integral Multi-link and a Passive Anti-Roll bar at the rear. This setup shouldn’t let you lament about the capabilities, as models under the Land Rover marque are known for boasting their off-roading abilities. Further, this vehicle runs on a standard 19-inch alloy wheel.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Exterior

This versatile SUV looks more sophisticated than its predecessor. The updated front fascia includes LED lights with LED DRLs and LED foglights, coupled with LED taillights. Besides that, you will notice several blacked-out treatments on the ORVMs, front and rear bumpers, tailgate, front fenders, and roof. The Discovery Sport runs on 19-inch turbine-like diamond-cut alloy wheels.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Interior

The 2023 Discovery Sport boasts a long list of offerings. Once you step inside the car, you will experience à la mode cabin with wooden treatments on panels with leather upholstery, coupled with brushed metal inserts and a sophisticated centre console. However, the interior resembles other new-age Range Rover Land Rover cars. The piano-black finished panel on the centre of the cockpit incorporates an integrated ten-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, paired with a soft-touch HVAC panel that has rotary dials and a few HVAC controls. Speaking of the infotainment unit, it has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additionally, you can also access several car settings via the infotainment unit.

Further down the line, you’ll get a sophisticated wooden treatment (Oak) which surrounds the leather-wrapped automatic gearknob. Along the transmission, you get cup holders and a centre armrest with storage underneath.

On the driver’s side, you will get a multi-functional leather-wrapped steering wheel with the Land Rover logo. You also get Satin Chrome paddle shifters and a semi-digital instrument cluster.

Further, if you are in a cold region but there is sunlight, you can open the bifurcated panoramic sunroof to allow more sunlight, as opened sunroofs are known for making the cabin roomier. At the same time, you can listen to ambient music on the 400W Meridian-sourced sound system. Speaking of ambience, it also has an ambient lighting.

As for convenience, this British-made SUV has a ClearSight interior rear-view mirror. The rear camera on the rear windscreen projects the rear view on the inner rear-view mirror. Sometimes, the luggage in the boot can block the rear-view, and that’s where this feature comes in handy. Other convenience features include a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control with speed limiter, a tyre pressure monitor, a wireless charger with phone signal booster, and a driver condition monitor.

You also get a 12V power socket, 2 USB ports and 1 USB port at the 2nd and 3rd rows, respectively.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Safety Features

On the safety front, the Discovery Sport has Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), Terrain Progress Control, Hill Launch Assist, Brake, Hill Descent Control, Traction Control, Roll Stability Control, Emergency Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control, etc. Further, it has ABS, EBD, and Terrain Response 2. Besides these, this vehicle also offers seven airbags. And, just so you know, the 2023 Discovery Sport boasts a 5-Star safety rating, awarded by the Euro NCAP.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Price and Variants

The British luxury car manufacturer sells the Discovery Sport in two variants. The Discovery Sport’s price is Rs 71.39 lakh for both SE R-Dynamic Petrol and SE R-Dynamic Diesel. That’s an ex-showroom price, Delhi.