We’ve driven diesel engines in 178bhp and 237bhp form, along with petrol engines putting out 197bhp and 247bhp.
No, but that’s not really a problem for a big, family-focused SUV. A PHEV is on the way, but don’t get too excited about the mild-hybrid system – it’s there just to boost the combustion engine’s efficiency by a smidge. All are four-cylinder, and all bar the entry-level diesel come with a standard nine-speed automatic, mild-hybrid tech and four-wheel drive. That gives the Disco Sport access to JLR’s newest Ingenium engines, and these near-enough mirror the Evoque’s with choices ranging from a 148bhp diesel up to a 247bhp petrol. Under the skin, Land Rover’s essentially transplanted the front structure from its latest model platform – catchily named ‘Premium Transverse Architecture’. The changes for the facelift go beyond the cosmetic, which is good news. On paper this makes it a rival for the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Skoda Kodiaq, and to that end it can be specified with seven seats and a whole host of family-friendly features. Instead, it’s a smaller and cheaper model, aimed at those who still want space and practicality but can’t – or don’t want to – stretch to the big boys. The Land Rover Discovery Sport, despite the last term in its name, isn’t pitched as a sporting version of the full-fat Discovery. So what does the Discovery Sport offer that marks it out from the rest? About that ‘Sport’ moniker… It’s not quite the cheapest route into Landie ownership – that honour still goes to the Evoque, to the tune of just £280.
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