Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover built its reputation on superior off-road capabilities and over the decades has added incredible refinement and luxury to its vehicles. The Discovery Sport is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L engine making 246-horsepower and 269 lb-feet of torque. The all-alloy engine features direct injection and variable valve timing and is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Full-time all-wheel drive is standard on the Discovery Sport and long-travel suspension lends itself to increased articulation in challenging situations. The all-wheel drive system continuously varies torque between the front and rear wheels for great handling in all conditions, and the electronic Haldex center coupling is far more responsive than a traditional mechanical coupling. Land Rover Terrain Response includes settings for General driving, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts and Sand. Each mode precisely adjusts the Discovery Sport's 4-wheel drive and suspension settings, with near-instant terrain-directed updates to throttle response, gearbox, center coupling, braking and stability systems. Hill-wise, the Discovery Sport can handle gradients of up to 45 degrees.
The Discovery Sport is a capable on-road performer as well, thanks to an excellent suspension system that utilizes aluminum components to reduce weight. Aluminum is also used in the hood, front fenders, roof and tailgate.
Two trims are offered: Core S and Dynamic SE. Standard equipment across the lineup includes full LED headlamps, leather seats, heated 8-way power front seats, a heated steering wheel, power liftgate, auto-dimming driver and rearview mirror, automatic dual-zone climate control, HD and Satellite radio, 11-speakers, 11.4-inch touchscreen, voice activated navigation system, cruise control, wireless phone charger, proximity keyless entry with push button start, Bluetooth connectivity, 3 USB ports and 2 12V power outlets. The Dynamic SE trim adds black exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, and sport pedals.
Safety systems on the Discovery Sport include hill descent control to keep a constant speed on steep inclines, roll stability control, dynamic stability control and traction control. Also, standard are driver and passenger front airbags, knee airbags, side curtain airbags and thorax airbags. Safety features across the lineup include front and rear parking sensors, active lane departure system, active blind spot warning, rear camera, forward collision mitigation, driver attention alert, rear collision warning and a traffic sign information system.