Since recently, Discovery, Defender and Range Rover constitute separate brands, while ‘Land Rover’ is a nameplate reserved for the automaker’s corporate division only. As such, the crossover SUV that just received a mid-life refresh is officially called just ‘Discovery Sport’.
The exterior novelty boils down to nuances. There are new wheels and a radiator grille, while the most affordable Sport S version now has its lower belt painted to match the rest of the body.
The interior is where changes become more noticeable. Even in its most basic spec, the SUV now offers a digital dash, an advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch display, and paddle shifters. The transmission tunnel has been redesigned as well.
The new Discovery Sport will be available in five powertrain variants. The non-electrified range includes the specs named D165, D200, P200, and P250. Their respective horsepower ratings in Europe are 163, 204, 200 and 249. A plug-in hybrid top spec crowns the range with 309 metric hp at its disposal.