World’s most versatile and capable premium compact SUV launched

THE new Land Rover Discovery Sport, the world’s most versatile and capable premium compact SUV, is now available in South Africa. The first member of the new Discovery family, Discovery Sport, features 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than the existing five-seat premium sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
The Discovery Sport’s progressive new design approach defines the new Discovery family with optimised volume, proportions and stance. This spirit of adventure is reflected in the Discovery Sport’s interior, which has been designed with customers at its core.
It features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic to reflect the premium design of the exterior, while the core Discovery value of versatility is evident everywhere.
Storage solutions are integrated into the cabin and up to four 12V power points and six USB charging sockets can be specified for all three rows of seating, allowing multiple electronic devices to be charged simultaneously.
A host of innovations have allowed Discovery Sport to introduce the versatility of 5+2 seating into the premium compact SUV class for the first time. An all-new multi-link rear axle not only provides engaging driving dynamics but it also provides ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row.
Coupled with supple long-travel suspension, the innovative rear axle also ensures the Discovery Sport is comfortable, refined and rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the breadth of all-terrain capability for which Land Rover is world-renowned.
In fact, with approach, the departure and break-over angles of 25ºC, 31ºC and 21ºC respectively, Terrain Response® technology, and the ability to wade to 600mm, the Discovery Sport offers class-leading capability in all conditions.
As with every new Land Rover, safety has been a key priority in the development of the new Discovery Sport, resulting in a first-in-class pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and a state-of-the-art bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
This represents a fraction of the advanced equipment available in Discovery Sport, which also includes an all-new eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a tilt-and-slide row-two seating for maximum interior convenience.
The Discovery Sport is equipped with a range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Both the all-alloy Si4 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 2.2-litre turbodiesel feature high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy.