There’s less noise and vibration transmitted into the cabin, and it’s going to be safer in a crash as well. The latest Discovery Sport’s body is 13 percent stiffer, which helps improve both ride and handling. The nine-speed automatic transmission is better too, promises Land Rover – and a three-cylinder petrol PHEV plug-in is on the horizon too, it adds. It shuts the engine off at speeds below 11 mph, and electrically boosts it again under acceleration. There are three petrol and four diesel engines offered: the highlights include a 250 horsepower AWD turbo petrol that does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds, while MHEV mild hybrid tech is standard on nearly every version. The all-new PTA platform transforms how the Discovery Sport drives, reckon the engineers. Second- and third-row passengers can even have their own climate controls.
Land Rover says the seats now have 24 different configurations, and the boot extends from 1,179 litres to 1,794 litres with the second-row seats folded flat. It’s roomier in the rear, with a 40:20:40 split second row sliding back and forth – second-row passengers can enjoy nearly 1 metre of legroom, and those in the third row can have 655mm if middle passengers compromise. This compact SUV is so much more than the best in its class, it is a class act.” “Every bit of technology throughout the cabin is there to make this vehicle easier to use. Simon Barnes, Chief Programme Engineer, said: “Discovery Sport is the perfect balance of Land Rover capability and modern-day convenience. You can even now get massaging front seats: like the two rows behind, they’re all-new.Ī new 12.3-inch digital cluster can be paired with a full-colour head-up display, bringing Range Rover technology into the practical entry-level Range Rover. ‘Black panel’ climate controls below give it a more modern appearance, and wireless smartphone charging lies below that.
Cupholders have been redesigned, rear seat stowage spaces repositioned, while the widescreen Touch Pro infotainment is standard on all models. Land Rover has carved out 25 percent more stowage space – that’s 48 litres – with redesigned door bins and a bigger central cubby. Inside, the new Discovery Sport has been fully optimised.
Land Rover says they make the new Discovery Sport more comfortable than before, crisper to drive – and also mean it can bring in new mild hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines, from launch.Ī full suite of new technology includes a vastly improved infotainment system that includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new underpinnings are called Premium Transverse Architecture, or PTA.
Such extensive mid-life upgrades are not normal in the auto industry: the scale of Land Rover’s upgrades are great news for customers. Out goes the old mechanical architecture and in comes the brand new platform also used by the critically-acclaimed new Range Rover Evoque. Remarkably, Land Rover has switched to an entirely new platform (the oily bits underneath the body). Ordering is open now, as is Land Rover’s build-your-own Discovery Sport configurator prices start from £31,575 (we list them in full below). Crisper styling gives the seven-seat compact SUV a smart new look, but underneath, plenty more work has been done to keep one of the best-selling Land Rovers on the boil. Raffle tickets (1 ticket costs £5 while you can get 5 for £20) are available to buy now with the draw being made at 5pm on Wednesday, April 20.īy taking part, you will be supporting the Kilmarnock Community Sports Trust’s work across Ayrshire, promoting active lifestyles and tackling health and social inequalities.The new 2020 model year Land Rover Discovery Sport is a mid-cycle refresh with a difference – it is basically a brand new car. We’ve teamed up with club partner, Hamilton Tarmac to offer a fabulous chance to win an amazing Killie-branded mini Land Rover and matchday experience like no other – all for the price of a raffle ticket.Īs well as taking home this great prize, the winner will also have the chance to control the car as it brings the match ball out for our final home match of the season against Arbroath on Friday, April 22.