Land Rover has revealed the most versatile and capable premium compact SUV called the Discovery Sport. The first member of the new Discovery family, Discovery Sport, features 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs.
At launch the Discovery Sport will be equipped with a range of 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Both the all-alloy Si4 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 2.2-litre turbodiesel feature stop-start technology, high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy.
Later in 2015, a highly efficient ED4 turbodiesel engine will join the range with CO2 emissions of just 119g/km. Both 9-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions are available, along with a choice of two- or four-wheel-drive.
This spirit of adventure is reflected in Discovery Sport’s interior where it features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic to reflect the premium design of the exterior. Storage solutions are integrated into the cabin and up to 4 12V power points and 6 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.
In terms of safety, the Discovery Sport comes standard with pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and a bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
The Discovery Sport will be produced at Land Rover’s manufacturing facility in Liverpool and it goes on sale in early 2015 alongside the existing seven-seat Land Rover Discovery in over 170 markets worldwide.
