Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014–2019 car dimensions: 4599 mm long, 2069 mm wide and 1724 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,732 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
Dual-zone climate control is standard with vents for rear passengers. Cruise control is standard across the range. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard. Rear parking sensors are standard, with front sensors and reversing camera standard on higher trims or optional lower down. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep assist are available on higher grades or via option packs from late 2015.
Boot space is 981 litres with five seats up. It expands to 1,698 litres with the second row folded. Seven-seat versions offer 194 litres with all seats in use.
Towing capacity reaches up to 2,500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked depending on engine and configuration. Trailer stability assist is available. The Terrain Response system supports light work and off-road use.
The cabin offers a command driving position with flexible 60:40 second-row seats that slide and recline for extra legroom or load space. Optional third-row seats fold flat. Higher grades bring leather seats with multi-way power adjustment and memory. Heated front seats come on many models, with cooled ventilated fronts and heated rears available higher up. A fixed panoramic roof with blind is standard or optional by grade and lets in light while the tinted glass helps control heat. Ambient lighting options set the mood.
Choice of petrol and diesel engines with automatic or manual transmissions.
Service intervals typically every 12 months or set mileage depending on engine and market.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2014 tests.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags with pedestrian airbag, AEB, ESC, lane departure warning and seatbelt reminders.
Fuel options cover efficient diesel and petrol units across the range, with stop-start technology on many. Real-world use and driving style affect consumption, and the 9-speed automatic helps keep revs low on the highway.
Servicing follows manufacturer schedules that vary by engine type and conditions, often yearly or at fixed mileages for oil and filter changes. Brake fluid and other fluids have longer intervals. Regular checks cover belts, lights and systems.
Safety scored five stars at Euro NCAP with strong adult and child protection. Standard kit covers dual front, side, curtain and driver knee airbags plus a pedestrian airbag. AEB, stability control and lane support come as standard across variants.
Keeping the car means following the service schedule, especially for diesel engines in short-trip use, and checking for software updates. The versatile seating and load space make it practical for family duties, with off-road aids like Terrain Response standard on AWD models.
Length 4599 mm, Width 2069 mm, Height 1724 mm, Wheelbase 2741 mm (Discovery Sport 2014–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Land Rover 2018 UK Discovery Sport brochure, US 2016 brochure and ANCAP.