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 Cupra Ateca Comparison
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Cupra Ateca
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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2024 Cupra
Ateca
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How they stack...
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L - 67L
113 to 563 km
55L
391 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$73,504 - $101,382
$51,990 - $63,490
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
Colours Available
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
