7.8
2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport review
The Land Rover Discovery Sport remains a capable premium SUV, but the expensive PHEV variant loses some of the nameplate's charm.
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James Wong
2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison
BMW X3
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
2024 BMW
X3
vs
2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.8
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Based on the BMW X3
Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
54L - 67L
113 to 563 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,600 - $169,500
$73,504 - $101,382
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined on-road manners
- Practical interior
- User-friendly infotainment
Misses
- PHEV's $20k premium, no third row
- Too many options should be standard
- Design has barely changed in over a decade
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,600)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
- Headlight Washer System (+$380)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$622)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2998 | 1498 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 147kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5950 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 320Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
