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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Hyundai Tucson
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2026 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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Tucson
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L - 67L
87 to 563 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$73,595 - $91,955
$39,100 - $61,100
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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
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 2000 | 1000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 89 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
