Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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THE DiscoverySportreplacedthe Freelanderwith adesign that mixed

fashion and practicalitywith apinchofstylefromthe Rang eRover

Evoque–and the 2019 updatehas given the DiscoSportasharper look.

Whathasn’t changedisthe car’s practicality.It’s atop prioritywith

the DiscoverySport, and most versionscome with anotherpair of rear

seatsto bringthe totaltoseven. Howeve r, LandRover callsita 5+2

layo ut, indicatingthatthey’reonlyreall yfor oc casional use. Fold

awayallthe seats and there’sahuge1,689 litres of space.

The 2.0-litrediesel has three powerratings,while front-wheel driveis

avai labl efor the entry-leve lversion. Ifyou’d rather go forpetrol,there’s

a2.0-litreturbocharged engine in twooutputs, although they’rethirsty.

There’s no shortage of equipment on anyDiscovery Sport, with

standardkit such as part-leather and heated seats,cruise control and

aheatedwindscreen. HSEtrim turnsupthe luxurybyaddingsat nav,

parkin gsensors,keylessentryand autolights andwipers. The 2019

updatealsosaw the R-Dynamic pack added, whichadds asportier

look and includescolour-coded wheelarch exte nsions.

The DiscoverySportisverysafe, with Euro NCAP givingita

five- star rating. That’s thanksinparttolane-departure warningand

autonomousemergency braking, while fo ur-wheel drivehelps,too.

“The DiscoverySportisahugely capable,

family-friendly SUV that’s surprisingly

goodvalue in itslower trim levels”

Off-road ability, seven seats,

base models goodvalue

Rather firm ride, higher specs

pricey,poorfuel economy

Engines:2.0petrol,2.0diesel

Trim levels:S, SE,HSE

Economy:31-48mpg

Road tax:£145-£465

0-62:7. 1-10.7sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★★4.0/ 5

Ourpick

D150 S

4WD

£39,575

Owners’rating

★★★★ ★★2.8/5

Land Rover DiscoverySport