The Land Rover Discovery Sport was launched in India in September 2016. Land Rover has now added a petrol engine to the Discovery Sport lineup. The Discovery Sport is assembled at JLR’s facility in Pune and is imported in the CKD form. The Discovery Sport replaced the Freelander 2 as the cheapest entry level offering in India. The Petrol variant of the SUV has been launched keeping the on going Diesel car ban and rising demand for petrol models in mind. Read our report to find out more about the Land Rover Discovery Sport India launch, price, pics, features and details.
Also See- Best Car in India
Land Rover Discovery Sport India Price
The Land Rover Discovery Sport range starts at INR 46.10 lacs (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). In India, the Discovery Sport competes with the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60.
Land Rover Discovery Sport India – Price List
| Diesel | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport S Price | INR 47.59 lacs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Price | INR 52.75 lacs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Price | INR 55.30 lacs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury Price | INR 62.79 lacs |
| Petrol | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Price | INR 56.50 lacs |
*all prices ex-showroom, New Delhi
Land Rover Discovery Sport India – Images
Land Rover Discovery Sport India – Specifications
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is built on the same platform and basics as the Range Rover Evoque. The car comes in a 7 seater and a 5 seater option both with a lot of boot space. The new integral multilink rear suspension has allowed for the engineers to give the car the 5+2 seating option. The car is offered with a 2.2-litre diesel engine in two different states of tune- 147 bhp TD4 variant which will power the S, SE and HSE trims and 187 bhp SD4 variant which will power the HSE Luxury trim. Transmission duties are handled by a 9-speed automatic gearbox along with a 4-wheel drive system. Land Rover has now added a petrol engine to the line up as well – 2.0-litre Turbocharged (236 bhp & 340 Nm)
Land Rover Discovery Sport India – Specifications Table
| Lenght x Width x Height | 4600x2173x1724 mm |
| Kerb Weight | -NA- |
| Wheel Type and Size | 17/18 inch alloys |
| Boot Space | -NA- |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 2,179cc Diesel/1999 cc Petrol |
| Power | 147 bhp or 187 bhp/236 bhp |
| Torque | 400 Nm or 420 Nm/360 Nm |
| Top Speed | -NA- |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | -NA- |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 9-speed automatic |
| Mileage | -NA- |
| Air Conditioner Type | Dual Zone automatic climate control |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes |
| Audio System | 6/10/11 Speaker Audio/17-speaker Meridian Audio System |
| Airbags | Dual Front + Side curtain |
| ABS | Yes |
Video
https://youtu.be/k5onQsM89tI
Land Rover Discovery Sport India – Features
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is available in the following trims- S, SE, HSE, HSE Luxury. Here is the variant wise feature list of the SUV:
- S– Halogen Headlamps, Power adjusted heated exterior mirrors, 17 inch ten spoke rims and optional 18 inch rims, Cloth seats, fixed second row seats with 60:40 split, 6-speaker audio system, 8 inch colour touchscreen, dual front airbags and side curtain airbags.
- SE– Panoramic Sunroof, Power adjusted heated Powerfold exterior mirrors, Xenon headlamps with LED signature, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers, 17 inch ten spoke rims and optional 18 inch rims, tire pressure monitoring system, partial leather seats, slide and recline second row with 60:40 split, leather steering wheel, passive entry, cruise control, front and rear parking aid, two-zone climate control, interior mood lighting, 10-speaker audio system, 8 inch colour touchscreen, dual front airbags and side curtain airbags, optional 5+2 seating.
- HSE– Panoramic Sunroof, Power adjusted heated Powerfold exterior mirrors, Xenon headlamps with LED signature, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers, 17 inch ten spoke rims and optional 18 inch rims, tire pressure monitoring system, grained leather seats, 8 way electric front seats, centre console with sliding armrest, slide and recline second row with 60:40 split, leather steering wheel, passive entry, cruise control, front and rear parking aid, reversing camera, park assist, two-zone climate control, climate control for second row, interior mood lighting, 11-speaker audio system, 8 inch colour touchscreen, navigation system, dual front airbags and side curtain airbags, optional 5+2 seating.
- HSE Luxury– Panoramic Sunroof, Contrast roof, Power adjusted heated Powerfold exterior mirrors with memory, Adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED signature, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers, 18 inch 9-split spoke rims, tire pressure monitoring system, Windsor leather seats, 10 way electric front seats, centre console with sliding armrest, slide and recline second row with 60:40 split, leather steering wheel, passive entry, cruise control, front and rear parking aid, reversing camera, park assist, two-zone climate control with air quality sensing, climate control for second row, custom configurable interior mood lighting, 17-speaker Meridian audio system, 8 inch colour touchscreen, rear seat entertainment, navigation system, dual front airbags and side curtain airbags, optional 5+2 seating.
Features like Terrain Response, Hill Descent Control (HDC), ABS, Traction Control, 8 inch colour touchscreen, dual front airbags + side curtain airbags, are standard across the range.
The new Discovery Sport is a more modern offering than its predecessor loaded with tech and safety features. The design has also evolved and is more in line with Land Rover’s current design language. The SUV is also the only one in its segment to offer a 5+2 seating arrangement.
Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more news from the automotive world and please let us know what you think about the new Land Rover Discovery Sport India in the comments section below.
