Review and specifications
2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport
The compact Discovery Sport is based on the Evoque, with seating for five or, with its tiny optional third-row, seven. It uses a 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder mated to a nine-speed automatic. Power delivery is uneven, either too little or too much, and the transmission is neither smooth nor responsive. The ride is stiff-legged. Available safety features include lane-departure, blind-spot warning, and emergency autonomous braking systems. A surround-view 360-degree camera system is offered, too. Land Rover's Terrain Response system provides some off-road capability. New features for 2019 include Android Auto and Apple Carplay compatibility. Beginning with the 2020 model year, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning and keeping assistance are standard. Other updates include a mild freshening in and out. Among the changes, the rotary gear selector was swapped for a more traditional looking lever, a 48-volt mild hybrid system is available, and full exterior LED lighting is standard.
- Market value
- $25,338
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Luxury compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2015
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $25,338
- Retail value range
- $23,750 - $27,925
- Original MSRP range
- $43,300 - $48,500
- Trade-in range
- $21,325 - $25,510
Ratings
- Road test score
- 59/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 23 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 28 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,325
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 82 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,325 lb
- Maximum load
- 935 lb
- Towing capacity
- 4,410 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 33 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Land Rover
Land Rover invented the luxury SUV when it started importing the Range Rover to the U.S. in the 1980s. Before that, rugged and capable Land Rovers were going where no vehicles had gone before, from the desert to the Arctic. Despite off-road prowess, the brand gained notoriety for building SUVs that broke down frequently and expensively. Even today, the brand retains its reputation, as Consumer Reports’ reliability data confirms. Used Land Rovers are risky purchases. Still, the Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport offer comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and a presence that makes them popular choices for Hollywood stars and British aristocrats alike. The Defender has matured into a luxe off-roader, losing some charm but gaining creature comforts. The brand is now part of Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Tata, a conglomerate based in India.
Vehicle ID: 25026 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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