The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed automatic.New infotainment system with over-the-air update capability.Surround-view camera system is standard..Base and R Dynamic HSE trim levels dropped.
PROS Above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities Available third-row seating Plenty of passenger and cargo space Quiet and smooth ride
CONS Seats may be too big for smaller drivers More powerful engine upgrade no longer offered
The junior Discovery model receives Land Rover's new Pivi Pro infotainment system that launched on the 2020 Defender. The new system boasts a simplified menu structure as well as over-the-air update capability. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup. Buyers can augment the Discovery Sport's new infotainment system with the optional Online Pack package, which adds a Wi-Fi hotspot, embedded Spotify music service, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
PROS Distinguished appearance, rugged off-road capability, roomy interior with optional third row.
CONS Sluggish turbo-four, thirsty for the go-juice, not as luxurious as its Land-Rover siblings.
New for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport is Standard Pivi Pro infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Standard traffic sign recognition and surround-view parking camera system and Fewer trim levels.
PROS Great off-road capability User-friendly infotainment system Roomy cabin with cushy second-row seats
CONS Lackluster engine Unrefined ride Below-average fuel economy
The base SE model now comes with more standard equipment, including LED headlamps, a power-operated inner tailgate, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a new steering wheel with capacitive-touch button controls; a four-zone automatic climate-control system is now optional on the SE. The InControl Touch Pro infotainment system sees a few software updates and offers optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upscale HSE and HSE Luxury models now come with a real-time wading-depth information system and a heated windshield is now available as a standalone option on all models.
Pros Handsome square-jawed appearance, upscale cabin, superior off-road capability.
Cons Thirsty gasoline engine, clumsy on-road dynamics, lackluster braking performance.
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Diesel comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.A new Landmark Edition trim debuts above the base SE model.Blind-spot monitoring and upgraded mirrors are now standard.The SE trim loses standard navigation but gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
PROS Smooth driving manners on the road Above-average capabilities off-road Interior is luxurious with excellent materials Clever features in terms of utility and technology
CONS Touchscreen interface can be slow and difficult to operate Diesel engine option has little advantage over standard gas engine
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery ranked #16 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Discovery has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent off-road prowess Expansive cargo space First-rate cabin materials
Cons Poor fuel economy with base model Engines aren't as potent as some rivals' Infotainment system is slow to respond
