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Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 (L550)

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Product Overview

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 (chassis code L550) is a compact crossover in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the original Discovery Sport, the Mk2 uses the exact same chassis with a FWD platform. The engines have been updated but not fully replaced. The same troublesome ZF 9HP automatic transmission is used.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 32%

Pros

Some offroad capabilities
Low fuel consumption
Good towing capacity
Improved styling

Cons

Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Reliability concerns

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

Fantastically smooth and refined engine
Superb infotainment system
Excellent infotainment
Great off-road performance
Impressive range

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lack of practicality
Lacklustre handling
Lack of straight-line performance
Not as practical as the Evoque
Not as practical as rivals

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Specifications

Variants shown:

P300e AWD

D150 MT

D150 AWD

D165 MT

D165 AWD

D180 AWD

D200 AWD

D240 AWD

P200 AWD

P250 AWD

P290 AWD

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 57% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

LTP-certified figure of 39.6mpg, while CO2 emissions stand at 187g/km. There’s a hint of mid-range punch when you plant the throttle, but the rate at which this heavy SUV gathers pace is unequivocally relaxed. The Discovery Sport also handles very well indeed. Not in a sporty fashion, but with plenty of quiet confidence. On optional 21in wheels, the Discovery Sport has a tendency to sniff out ruts and bumps.

Pros

Fantastically smooth and refined engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of straight-line performance
Cheap to run

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Discovery Sport replaced the Freelander in the Land Rover range in 2014. Prices for the Discovery Sport start from around £32,000 for the entry-level model. The priciest Discovery Sport – the P300e plug-in hybrid version in R Dynamic HSE specification – comes to roughly £51,000.

Pros

Excellent off-road capability
Competitively priced

Cons

No seven-seater option
Alternatives offer more standard kit

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The Discovery Sport P300e is a plug-in hybrid version of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Running on its own battery system and featuring over the air updates, the new package is significantly quicker to operate with far less lag than its predecessor. Overall power is rated at 305bhp, with a 398lb ft slug of torque. Charging the 15kWh lithium-ion battery pack is relatively time efficient, too.

Pros

Powerful plug-in hybrid
Easy to drive

Cons

Not the most fun to drive

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 57% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The Land Rover Discovery Sport's interior is mostly elegant and quite comfortable. Its second-row seat is seriously spacious, with plenty of room and firm cushions for all-day support. Cruise control with a speed limiter is standard, but adaptive cruise control is optional. The Discovery Sport doesn't come with much standard equipment.

Pros

Stylish interior
Comfortable second-row seats
Excellent infotainment

Cons

Lack of standard equipment

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References

^ Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019 review. [autocar].
^ Land Rover Discovery Sport review. [autoexpress].
^ Land Rover Discovery Sport hybrid review: our new PHEVourite. [carmagazine].
^ 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport review: Not much more than a pretty face. [cnet].

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 (L550)

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

cnet^[4]