Moving up to the R-Dynamic model pushes the price to $44,650. Front passengers will find a comfy and well-appointed cabin that, while not quite as posh as the more expensive Land Rovers, does a good job of feeling premium and uses a fair number of sustainable materials. The SUV’s $42,950 starting price buys the base Discovery Sport S with automatic LED headlights, leather upholstery, heated power front seats, 18-inch wheels, wading sensors, ambient lighting and dual-zone climate controls. Those two models are split further into a pair of trims each, S and SE. The Discovery Sport is sold in two main configurations: Base and R-Dynamic. Land Rover’s trim and model structuring can be confusing. That’s why there’s a single underpowered four-cylinder engine on offer and a slightly plainer-looking interior than that of the Discovery. While suitable premium-feeling when compared with a vehicle like the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, some corners had to be cut to meet the Disco Sport’s roughly $43,000 starting price. Other SUVs, particularly the GLB, may perform better on the road but the Disco Sport is a seriously capable off-roader. It tries, with decent success, to replicate the rugged-meets-royal magic of its larger namesake. Though quite sporty to look at, the Land Rover defines “sport” in an entirely different way than its competitors. The compact luxury SUV is aimed at similarly-sized premium machines like the Audi Q5, Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLB-class. In actuality, the “sport” part of the equation is a mostly off-road component. The Discovery Sport is a looker and its low profile (for a Land Rover) and hunched stance suggest speed. It rides the same platform as the Discovery, but the Sport is 14 inches shorter and five inches lower overall than its big brother. The Discovery Sport replaced the late, unlamented, Freelander in 2014 and entered its second generation in 2019. The Land Rover Discovery is one of the most iconic names in the world of off-roaders and SUVs, so it’s not surprising that Land Rover moved to capitalize on its brand equity by making another vehicle wearing the name.

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