With CUV sales exceeding those of their counterparts in the sedan, it should not be surprised each manufacturer trying to get in on the height of the tallest tower measures. Land Rover, virtually absent from hot CUV segment, has finally released the new Discovery Sport to replace the dated LR2. The new Disco Sport is the first vehicle in what will become a family SUV Discovery, all of similar style with clues to the big Range Rover, but different size.
Aimed right at the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the new Disco is based on a Range Rover platform Evoque modified, giving it a longer wheelbase to increase the volume of the back seat. More importantly, with some clever packaging, Land Rover has managed to cram a third row of seats as an option in the Discovery Sport. They call it a "5 + 2 seater" and make no secret of the third row is best suited to take the kids across town
Those without children can ask :. Why do so many parents want crossover with a third row of seats the answer: the children of friends and friends as well as his own children, need to be chauffeur around this size CUVs are popular because,. because of their small size, they are easy to drive Yet very few -. none in the premium segment - offer a third row of seats in addition to the new Land Rover corner only flexibility could be reason enough buyers. choose the Discovery Sport over its direct competitors. (please note the car in the photo was not equipped with the third-row seat option.)
the original discovery, known as the LR4 in its current generation, is known for his commanding seating position. Unfortunately, because of the size of Disco Sports, the same seating arrangement could not be reproduced. However, it offers larger windows than most other crossovers. Together with a huge glass roof, Disco Sport evokes a feeling of space. Similarly, the rear visibility is also improved compared with most crossovers, with parking sensors and a rearview camera helping more recoil, parking and tight maneuvering.
The Sport has a new autonomous emergency braking JLR providing visual and audible warnings when it detects an imminent collision. The system is able to stop the vehicle or, at least, it slows to reduce the severity of a collision. Other active safety features such as lane departure warning, stability of the trailer and hitch help help, are also included. (The Disco Sport can tow up to 4409 pounds, although probably slowly.) An additional sign of recognition traffic system displays the speed limit on the dash, but he often sees the yellow highway truck ramp and signs interprets them as the speed limit of the normal route. Fortunately, all these features can be turned off for driving heroes among us.
The Discovery Sport has a brand new (or at least new-ish) infotainment system that will eventually make its way across the model range. It is similar in appearance and feel to the old system (hence the ish) but improved in every way, especially in terms of speed and ease of use. The eight-inch screen of the system is a little low resolution 800 × 480 pixels, but offers a WiFi hotspot and did a great job of streaming music from different applications on your phone. You can connect up to two Bluetooth devices, with one of them being for the phone and music and the other for music only. Four USB high power mean that everything is moving charged.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is a direct transplant of the Range Rover Evoque, but in the Disco Sport is mated to a new 9-speed automatic transmission, good for 20 mpg city and 26 mpg on Highway. The engine makes 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, just move the little Rover around but not enough to win many drag racing stoplight. The Haldex all-wheel drive system is controlled by the system Terrain Response Land Rover, which allows the driver to choose the drive type of surface so the Landie can automatically adjust the response of the engine, gearbox, braking and stability systems for maximum traction. Few people take their Disco beyond the dirt in the small field of car league, but this system works surprisingly well in larger Range Rover.
It's hard to describe how any new CUV players, as they all drive very well. They are all comfortable. They can all make a much faster ramp than they should. They arrest all the best sports cars of a time not too long. Some manufacturers claim that their crossovers are "sporty" than others, but how can you quantify that? Of course, compared to big SUVs like the Lexus GX 460 and Land Rover LR4 own, everyone can consider whether it is sports, but nobody is going to autocross, either. Ultimately, this discovery Sport is a kid-hauling grocery-getter of the family. And you know what? It grows very well.
The Discovery Sport starts at $ 37,070 for the SE model. The HSE starts at $ 41,570 and adds power seats, HID headlights, glass roof, power tailgate, 19-inch wheels, and various bits of styling. The HSE LUX is $ 45,570 and it adds improved leather, best sound system, and a variety of items that are optional on lower models as standard. Third row seats are a $ 1,750 option on all models.
Land Rover has finally brought a gun to fight the CUV firearms. Although it is not technically amazing, the Discovery Sport is a good vehicle for research, has all the features desired by its buyers planned, including the stamp of being a Land Rover, and a competitive price in its class. World champion fans may hate him and all other crossovers like her, but as our former General Ed. says, "millions of Americans do not care and have very rational reasons to buy, nor are they plagued some false consciousness and needs a vanguard to free their minds from the shackles of automotive marketing. " I imagine this vehicle will be the volume sales leader for Land Rover.
Kamil Kaluski is the Editor-East coast Hooniverse.com . His ramblings on Eastern European cars, $ 500 runners, and other various automotive things can be found there. He once spent six weeks driving a Defender 110 around South Africa and currently has a green Bruder Defender 0.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC provided the vehicle for the purpose of this review.
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