Rugged and sleek, family-friendly and terrain-taming, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport claims an ancestry that tamed rivers, deserts, and jungles from Africa to Asia--but this compact crossover feels at home on highways all over the world as well. With the ascendancy of fuel-efficient powerplants, demands for state-of-the-art technology and communications, and swoopier profiles, Land Rover decided, in 2014, to revise its Discovery Series II SUVs. Hence the introduction of the 5-seat Discovery Sport, the smallest vehicle in the automaker's lineup.
Riding on Land Rover’s tough LR-MS platform, the 2017 Discovery Sport comes in 3 trims: the SE, HSE, and HSE Luxury. All trims offer 2 rows of seating, with a third-row (suitable only for small children) available as an option. Look for the second-row seats to recline and adjust back and forth for some extra legroom.
Since its 2015 debut, the Discovery Sport has added upgrades to Rover’s InControl infotainment and telematics, a Black Design exterior enhancement package featuring a black exterior and gloss black 19- or 20-inch wheels, and remote engine start. For 2017, expect all trims to feature more smartphone apps and an optional 10.2-inch touchscreen in place of the standard 8-inch display for the InControl system. The SE gets a new cabin air quality sensor for 2017, along with Land Rover’s All Terrain Progress Control, which combines low-speed cruise control and descent control for off-roading. Look for the HSE to come with standard front parking sensors and a foot-operated rear-power liftgate next year, while the HSE Luxury is slated to carry new diamond-finish 19-inch wheels and an 11-speaker 380-watt Meridian premium audio system as standard equipment.
An available Dynamic Design package, which builds on the currently optional Black Design package, is scheduled to be available on the HSE and HSE Luxury for 2017 and offers some slight revisions to the front and rear bumpers, integrated tailpipes, and leather upholstery with contrast stitching. And four new exterior paint colors, Silicon Silver, Farallon Black, Carpathian Grey, and Aruba, are also scheduled for next year’s lineup.
A turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) is the only powerplant available for the Discovery Sport stable. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission, the force-fed I4 puts out 240 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, with mileage numbers coming in at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. Rover’s Terrain Response system is part of the standard full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) aboard all Discovery Sport trims. This feature includes selectable settings for General (ordinary driving conditions), Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, and Sand and automatically adjusts acceleration, braking, gear selection, and stability control functions to suit particular surface conditions, making the Discovery Sport surprisingly adept off road. There’s also an Eco mode that adjusts throttle, shifting, and climate-control functions for maximum fuel efficiency. One track test has the current Discovery Sport going from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds, a little slower than most class rivals.
While this downsized Rover’s cabin is appealing enough, with comfortable leather-trimmed front and second-row seats and automatic climate control, it doesn’t measure up to the competition, even with 60 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.
Inside, the 2017 Discovery Sport boasts a rotary-dial shifter that rises out of the console when the engine is switched on, along with a configurable 5-inch driver information display. And the upgraded InControl infotainment uses a high-performance Intel Quad-core computing and graphics processor mated with a solid-state drive (SSD) to offer one of the more intuitive systems available.
Premium standard touches include power-folding mirrors and a 10-speaker Meridian stereo packing 190 watts on all trims, with the HSE adding standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats, memory for driver settings, a panoramic sunroof, and remote engine start. The HSE Luxury features all of the above along with standard GPS navigation, satellite radio, HD Radio, ambient cabin lighting in various colors, and full leather upholstery.
Additional options for the current Discovery Sport trims include a 16-speaker Meridian audio system boasting 825 watts and a Cold Climate Package with heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heated windshield.
Standard safety equipment on all variations is expected to include antilock braking (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, daytime running lights, InControl emergency alerts and communications, a post-collision safety system, a rear-view camera, and rear parking sensors. The HSE and HSE Luxury feature standard front and rear parking sensors, with the HSE Luxury also sporting a standard head-up windshield display.
Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alerts, and forward-collision alerts with automatic collision-mitigation braking are again available, and safety options like lane-keeping assist and a driver-alert system that uses chimes and flashing messages on the InControl touchscreen to alert drowsy drivers are new for 2017. Also new is the Automatic Speed-Limit Limiter, which, when activated, reads traffic signs to automatically adjust your speed to posted limits.
Curiously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have no current crash-test data for the Discovery Sport.
Expect the 2017 Discovery Sport, with a base MSRP of $37,695, to be challenged by Acura’s RDX ($35,570), Audi’s Q5 ($46,925), BMW’s X3 ($48,895), and Volvo’s XC60 ($47,205) in the luxury crossover market.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 190 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: InControl · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.27
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 190 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: InControl · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.27
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Meridian · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 380 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: InControl · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 5 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.27
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse