

One trick the Discovery Sport has up its sleeve is its third row of seats – of its posher alternatives, only the Mercedes GLB offers this The Discovery Sport has acres of headroom for four tall adults, even with the optional panoramic sunroof fitted, and you get a large boot. Get up close and the shiny lower centre console reflects like a mirror and has flimsy controls, while the electric window buttons don’t sit neatly flush with the tops of the doors.īut you won’t complain about the interior space. What you can’t avoid is interior quality that’s not quite up to the mark in a car costing this much.

Work has also been done on the interior, where you’ll find a new infotainment system which is a big improvement on what went before, although we’re less sure about the fewer physical buttons - doing everything through the screen can be a bit of a faff.
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It’s also a smart-looking car and an update in 2023 added a slick new nose, scrolling indicators and a revised rear end to help keep it looking fresh next to alternatives such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. That said, the Discovery Sport still has all the advantages you get from less off-road-capable SUVs – such as a raised driving position and a practical interior. And even if you don’t, it’s just nice to know you can – like knowing your flash watch could survive the Mariana Trench even if you rarely take a dip in the local swimming pool. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a rare thing – it’s a family SUV that really can go off-road if you need it to.
