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 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Land Rover Discovery Sport
BYD Sealion 6
2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
vs
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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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
8.3
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L - 67L
113 to 563 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$73,504 - $101,382
$48,990 - $52,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
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
- 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)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
