Around back, there’s a smallish rear window that sits on top of a large gate section.įrom the side, the Discovery Sport has fairly short overhangs that can help in off-road situations, but in this case they may just serve to make the Discovery Sport look like it’s ready to take on the off-road world.Īll in all, Land Rover has made the Discovery Sport look very much like the rest of the Land Rover range, but in a smaller package. Up front, the Discovery Sport shares the same grille pattern as other Land Rover SUVs, as well as headlight shape. The Discovery Sport carries a lot of familiar Land Rover appearance traits that are most obvious from the front and rear of the vehicle. The Discovery Sport competes with other compact luxury SUVs, such as the Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. The Discovery Sport is new for 2015 and shares its name with a larger, more off-road-capable Land Rover: the Discovery, last sold in 2004. It cost $46,620 as equipped, including a $995 destination charge. Notable options include an upgraded audio system, forward-collision warning with autonomous braking, and heated and ventilated seats. We tested a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE with five seats. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a good-looking car with good interior quality and room, but it’s let down by a disappointing driving experience and some poor ergonomics. Everything needs to work well, look good and be in harmony while doing it.

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