2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport

　　

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Serving as Land Rover's entry-level SUV, the compact 2022 Discovery Sport supplies the off-roading and weather-beating capabilities for which the proud British brand is legendary. At the same time, it is an agreeable companion during the daily drive, offering plenty of comfort combined with a remarkably smooth ride. You can even get a third-row seat in a Discovery Sport, a feature this SUV's primary rivals don't offer.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$184/mo  for Discovery Sport P250 S

　　Discovery Sport P250 S

　　P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $42,375 MSRPP250 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $44,075 MSRPP250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $45,825 MSRPP250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $47,425 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　This Land Rover is now 8 years old, though, and despite regular updates and refinements over the years it can't match newer models' superior balance of performance and fuel efficiency.

　　After several technological improvements in 2021, the Discovery Sport adds value in 2022. New standard equipment includes heated front seats, remote keyless entry, wireless smartphone charging and a power liftgate. All versions of the SUV are now available with optional roof rails and a surround-view camera system, and a new Third Row package combines a third-row seat with air vents for that location. Massaging front seats are no longer available.

　　One letdown for the Discovery Sport is underwhelming acceleration and fuel economy from its standard four-cylinder engine. Not only do the most popular models in the segment offer more powerful engine options, most are also more fuel-efficient. A handful of rivals offer plug-in hybrid powertrain upgrades as well. While the Discovery Sport's all-weather nature has some appeal, overall we think most small luxury SUV shoppers will be more satisfied with a Genesis GV70, Mercedes-Benz GLC or even one of Land Rover's other models, such as the Defender or larger Discovery.

　　

Which Discovery Sport does zzdcar recommend?

Though Land Rover reserves a few appealing features exclusively for the SE trim level, we recommend the Discovery Sport's S trim as the best foundation upon which to build. Land Rover offers numerous options for paint colors, wheels, interior materials and equipment upgrades. Packages to consider include the Driver Assist Pack, Family Pack and Technology Pack.

　　

Land Rover Discovery Sport models

Two versions of the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport are available: S and SE. Each one seats five people unless you opt for a third-row seat that bumps the count to seven passengers. Land Rover installs just one engine under the Discovery Sport's hood, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making a modest 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Standard equipment highlights include:

　　S

　　The Discovery Sport S includes:

　　All-wheel drive Off-road driving modes for various terrain and conditions 18-inch wheels LED headlights and taillights Power-folding and heated exterior mirrors Rain-sensing windshield wipers Power liftgate Remote keyless entry Choice of leather or faux leather seating surfaces 12-way power-adjustable and heated front seats Sliding and reclining second-row seats Dual-zone automatic climate control 7-inch instrument panel digital display 10-inch infotainment touchscreen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Wireless smartphone charging Six-speaker audio systemStandard driver assist features include:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane keeping assist (steers the Discovery Sport back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Discovery Sport and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)SE

　　The Discovery Sport SE upgrades you with:

　　20-inch wheels Upgraded LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist Front seat memory settings Fully digital instrument panel Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)Both the S and SE trim are available with an R-Dynamic appearance package. Contents include:

　　Black exterior trim Dark aluminum interior trim Black headliner Red or white interior stitching Metallic shift paddles Metal-trimmed pedalsLand Rover offers numerous stand-alone options for the Discovery Sport, allowing customers to personalize their SUVs. In addition to unique wheels, upgraded interior materials, more powerful audio systems and towing equipment, there are multiple option packages that add appealing features to the Discovery Sport. Highlighted option packages include:

　　Dynamic Handling Pack

　　Configurable driving modes Adaptive suspension Red brake calipers Family Pack

　　Panoramic sunroof Third-row seats Third-row air vents Cargo space partition net Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)Technology Pack

　　Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) 12-inch fully digital instrument panel (for vehicles not already equipped) Driver Assist Pack

　　Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Land Rover and the car in front) Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Rear passenger safe-exit system (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

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