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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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James Wong
2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLC
2026 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC AVANTGARDE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 67L
87 to 563 km
62L - 66L
453 to 653 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$73,595 - $91,955
$89,000 - $213,800
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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
- Comfort-oriented suspension tune
- Effortless highway cruiser
- Still has a space-saver spare wheel
Misses
- Touch sliders can be fiddly
- Side steps are pointless
- So much piano black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1991 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 320Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 2000 | 1600 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
