"Land Rover Discovery Sport": reviews, specifications, advantages and disadvantages

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Everyone dreams of owning a Land Rover SUV. One of the famous models of the company is "Discovery Sport". The characteristics of this car are not outstanding, so it can be attributed to the average SUV with a clearly overpriced price. Let's see if it's that serious.

Model history

Initially, the British company Land Rover was a subsidiary of the company "Rover" and specialized in the production of "all-terrain vehicles". In the first models of jeeps of the automaker, there was not even a hint of a comfortable and pleasant ride. The cars were equipped with very hard seats and, oddly enough, there were no handles on the doors to open them from the inside. Despite such inconveniences, car owners considered this sufficient, given the fact that the car had increased cross-country ability. The presence of small engines was also surprising, the consumption of which was considered relatively low.

After many yearsthe company became independent and acquired the name - Land Rover. The popularity of the company's cars was gaining momentum, and the number of fans grew at a rapid pace. The manufacturer aimed to produce exclusively SUVs. The public recognized these cars at first sight, and this is not surprising, because the bulky and angular appearance has become the main feature of Land Rover cars.

But even despite the popularity of the company's models, there were hard times in its history. In different periods, the owners of the auto concern were the most eminent companies: Ford and BMW. This continued until the Indian concern TATA acquired a controlling stake (the famous Jaguar also became the property of the company).

2008 was a pivotal year in Land Rover's history. At the world car show, she was presented with the Land Rover LRX concept, which gained a new look. The daring look and swift body combined not only elegance, but also had many innovative technical solutions.

In 2011, the company released a brand new SUV Land Rover Evoque. This car won the hearts of many motorists of all working classes. Both bored housewives and even the most hardworking businessmen wanted to own it.

Since 2014, the Land Rover Discovery Sport crossover has appeared in the company's lineup of models, which has become a simplified version of the previously released Range Rover Sport. At the same time, the engineers managed to maintain traditions in the design of transport of the British concern. ATAs a result, the cost of the SUV has decreased significantly, and this has become another impetus to the popularity of the model.

Relevance of SUV

Even considering that among all the company's jeeps, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is considered to be a budget one, its cost exceeds even eminent manufacturers. If you choose an SUV responsibly, you can find much cheaper options for the jeep environment. For example, the Audi Q5 costs almost 300 thousand rubles less, but at the same time its power is much higher. A similar German Mercedes GLC is 150,000 rubles cheaper than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. So, this SUV should not be considered the best choice.

Specifications

Let's take a closer look at the Briton, maybe there is something special about him. The developers installed two types of engines under the hood: gasoline and diesel. The first 2-liter turbocharged engine produces a maximum of 240 horsepower, and the Discovery Sport diesel engine has a 2.2-liter turbocharged unit and develops 190 “horses”. As you can see, the crossover does not have impressive technical characteristics, given the mass of the car - 1775 kilograms. At the same time, the jeep is capable of towing cargo weighing up to 2.5 tons.

Cross-country performance

No matter how hard the manufacturers try to develop the car, off-road performance leaves much to be desired. According to reviews, Discovery Sport, even with a full range of additional options, together withmanual transmission off the track feels insecure. The presence of the ESP system and sports settings does not give the feeling of driving an SUV.

On slippery surfaces, the car slips very easily when you press the accelerometer pedal. Therefore, car owners recommend being careful when driving a jeep.

Crossover exterior

"Land Rover Discovery Sport", according to reviews, in many respects outwardly similar to its relative Evoque. The appearance of the jeep combines modernity and style. A fairly large radiator grille has a chrome frame, and LED optics of the original form are located on its sides. Fog lights are made in the form of small strips.

If you look at the car from the side projection, you can see how the roof, ending in a visor, "hangs" above the ground. This effect is created by racks painted black. The sporty look of the rear, with uniquely shaped parking lights, is a bit like the appearance of a robot. At the same time, many reviews about Discovery Sport say that there is no sportiness and dynamism in the appearance of the car. The only thing in which the owners are in solidarity with each other is that the SUV is very beautiful.

"Discovery Sport" perfectly complements many landscapes with its presence, be it a forest glade or a city block. Its design is not new, most of it is a compilation of the mid-size Evoque and the favorite of many Range Rover.

Interior Features

Let's look into the interior of a British car. If at least once you were lucky enough to be in the interior of modern Land Rover SUVs, then you will not be surprised by the contrasting dashboard with original scales. In the center is a large color screen, and just below it are the climate controls.

Owners, according to reviews of Discovery Sport, do not see a hint of a sporty character in the cabin. But the main advantage is the availability of high-quality materials used in interior decoration. Although on some models there were large gaps between the assembly elements. But when buying an SUV, the consumer turns a blind eye to these minor flaws.

The second row of seats is spacious and can accommodate three people comfortably. As an additional option, the developer proposes to equip the Discovery Sport with a third row of seats. It’s not worth talking about his comfort, since the distance between the second and third rows is very small. But at the same time, it should be noted that most competitors in this class do not have such an opportunity, and the need for a trip with six people often arises.

Luggage capacity with the third row folded down is 480 liters, which is a pretty good figure. If you need to carry a large amount of luggage, then you should also lower the second passenger row. At the same time, the owners claim that in this case it is possible to place even a small refrigerator (note that in this design the volumeequals 1700 liters).

Owner Reviews

The opinions of the owners of the model differ from each other. Someone really likes this car, and someone thinks that the enjoyment of traveling on the highway is at least. As Discovery Sport's test drives have shown, the SUV is able to handle most small obstacles on city streets.

Outside the city, you want more, you want to get into the dirt, but for some reason intuition tells you that you should not do this. And she does not deceive you, even modern technologies are not able to provide Discovery Sport with sufficient cross-country ability. But appearance takes precedence when buying this car. He is extravagant and handsome, he is noticed from afar and passers-by see him off.

Security Terms

Euro NCAP has given the Land Rover Discovery Sport a five-star safety rating. The car is very reliable and meets all requirements for body rigidity and quality of parts.

Innovative airbags developed by the company's engineers provide protection for the driver and passengers in frontal and side collisions. Added support for emergency braking.

The peculiarity of the company is that before the model is sent to dealers, it is subjected to many tests in the workshops of the factory. All seats in the car are no exception, they provide additional security to everyone in the cabin. The seat belts are compliant with passenger protection standards.

Car price

At the moment, in the basic configuration, the price of the Discovery Sport is about 2 million rubles for the SE version with a 2-liter engine. Also available are cars in the maximum configuration HSE Luxury with a powerful audio system and a subwoofer. The cost of such a model reaches 3.5 million rubles. All SUVs in Russia are sold only in the all-wheel drive version.

Summarizing, we can say that if you purchase this car, you will get a truly beautiful and stylish SUV. The problems of Discovery Sport will mainly affect the cross-country performance. But if you use a jeep as a means of transportation to work or to the store, then this is a worthy option. Although on the road you will not go unnoticed.