Used 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Consumer Reviews
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Good, could be better
OBX'er, 08/28/2020
updated 03/12/2025
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
We bought this 2016 Disco Sport in 2020 with 44,000 MLS. We enjoyed our LR2 so much, we're giving Land Rover another try. The car looks great, very comfortable and roomy. It has a lot of features, handles pretty good and is fairly quiet. Although it's better in almost every way than the LR2, it's no better than our 10 year old Audi Q5. The Audi is quick, quiet and has better interior quality. I expected more from a newer car. If we had bought the Disco new and paid 50 grand for it, we'd be very disappointed. Of course, we would have taken a much longer test drive, also. But, at half the cost, it fits our purposes well . It has more leg and truck room than a newer Q5, otherwise we would have bought another Audi. The Disco has a smooth and quiet 4 cylinder engine, but don't love the turbo lag and the city mileage is awful. The ZF 9 speed transmission is pretty good, no complaints there. So, the Disco is good, but with a few tweaks, it could be great Update, Aug, 2021. We've had our 2016 Disco Sport for 13 months now with no trouble. We've put around 20,000 miles on it. Two oil changes and it needs tires. My only complaint is with the transmission. It's the ZF 9 speed that Acura, Jeep and a few others use. At first, I thought it was turbo lag. There is a little, but it's really the transmission. It starts in second gear and quickly gets into high gear. The trick is to leave it in sport ( S ) mode. You can leave it in S mode without using the paddle shifters and it's a whole different.car. I can still recommend the car. It looks great and very comfortable. August 2022 update. The disco sport now has 82500 miles with no trouble. Just oil changes. I put Falken A/T tires on it. Much more off road than the standard street tires. Still don't like the ZF 9 speed transmission. Again, keep it in "S" mode and it does much better. Would still recommend the Discovery Sport. Update Jan, 2023. 87,000 miles. Car had a rattle at startup. Diagnosed as a bad timing chain tensioner. After waiting a month for the dealership to see it and 3 more weeks waiting for corporate and the dealership to offer a discount, it got fixed. The dealer stepped up after I complained about the time it took and the fact it needed a tensioner in the first place. Otherwise, still happy with it. Runs and looks like new. FYI, the car has a Ford 2.0 liter Ecoboost and Ford is having some trouble with it Update, Sept.2023 Car now has 97,000 miles and Is leaking a small amount of antifreeze. My local mechanic says it's the heater core. Of course half or more of the dash has to come out. It's not super expensive but he's waiting on parts. If you have the money for repairs, it's a pretty nice car and I can still recommend it. If you can't afford the repairs I would buy something else. We still take it on trips and it still looks brand new March 2024. Now has 100,000 miles and runs great. Small antifreeze leak was a gasket on the tube going into the heater core. It was only a few hundred dollars. Can still recommend it. Downside is the value has gone way down. We're currently looking at a newer Audi q5 to replace an older q5 we sold. As much as I like the Disco Sport, the Audis are just better cars. Update. March 2025. Sold the Disco Sport last year to buy a newer Audi Q5. The Disco was good but the Q5 is a much better car. The quality is MUCH better with better performance with no turbo lag and a better transmission
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Discovery Sport 2016
Lindy Friedman, 11/23/2015
updated 05/23/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
98 of 101 people found this review helpful
I never envisioned myself in a Discovery Sport, until I drove one. Originally I went to Land Rover to test drive the Evoque. I spotted a white and black Discovery Sport and basically, it was over for the Evoque. I had previously read about all the "issues" with the Discovery and found not one complaint to be true. I had no trouble with acceleration or rough starts. All questions and concerns were answered and reviewed with the salesperson. One test drive, in the rain, was over 2 hours long. I wanted to drive the vehicle in bad weather. Incredible response to the road in the pouring rain. I could not be happier with my Discovery Sport.
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After 4.5 years we still love our 2016 Discovery
Fazz Powell, 10/17/2015
updated 06/10/2021
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful
Update 2021: I bought my wife a Jag iPace EV for her 60th. It's an amazing car! But she wouldn't let me drive it. So I sold my Discovery for $27,500 (private) and bought my own iPace. One thing that was interesting is the Discovery buyer wanted to buy a warranty plan but no company would offer them on LR. He did finally find one for $3700 for 3 years, so I had to adjust my sale price $500. But since I now own 2 Jags, and plan to keep them a long time, this is of concern. I'd never want to go out of warrantee on an EV. Update 2020: Edmunds wanted me to update my review. Not sure how this works with my old review, but I'll still loving this car. No complaints or issues since my last review. I have seen the new version of the Discovery and I can't say I like the view of the boot. Just not as sexy as before. These 2016s seem to be holding value pretty well. In 2016 I paid $41K off the lot w/tax, it's worth $29.6K today (Private sale). Update 2018: After 2.5 years, 6K miles had my battery go up, but that's normal for Florida. Even tho I only I have 6K miles at 2.5 yrs I had the 30K mile check-up: $750. Original: We took delivery of a 2016 Discovery Sport this week and have to say we couldn’t be happier with this purchase. While waiting 3 months for delivery I was reading the reviews and frankly had been quite worried by the bad press. We also test drove the full-size Sport before buying the Discovery and found the almost twice as expensive Sport to have clunky breaking, albeit a luxurious interior. I had a Mercedes GL450, which we found too hard to get in and out of and quite a sterile interior, and compared to the Discovery it was not nearly as comfortable and the transmission was more cumbersome/computerized than the Discovery…by far. So I don’t get the bad reviews. The Discovery Sport in sports mode is super smooth in acceleration and I have not experienced any of the down-shifting issues mentioned in the many reviews. Granted I live in a small town and I didn’t buy the car based on its 0-60 rating. When I first test drove the Discovery I was taken a bit back by the sparse interior by Land Rover standards, but all the dealer had was black. One also has to consider this is a low-cost Land Rover product. I ordered an SE with a Glacier Brushed Aluminum interior and it was very nice and the steering wheel is much more comfortable than the $75K GL450 with the premium 2 upgrade package I had. On the SE the two-tone roof option was only $350 which really sets it off from the competition for look and feel. We looked at every car in this price range and would recommend it to anyone in this market. Fingers crossed on maintenance, but my CPO GL450 had to have a leaking shock absorber replaced with only 28,000 miles and it was not covered by the Benz CPO and cost $900, so I don’t think Mercedes offers any better in quality.
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Love my Disco Sport
Edward Noble, 02/17/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
It hasn’t been perfect. I have a few electronic gremlins that have popped up—the rear mirror dip feature and the SIM card have each needed service—but otherwise, it’s is a fabulous car. Beautiful but not flashy, it is really an ideal vehicle.
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Great SUV
Kirk997, 04/15/2020
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have a Range Rover Sport, this is big heavy mother, so I bought the Discovery for my GF. I got her the Sport HSE LUX, and we love it! This car is quick enough and great MPG, unlike my Range which is gas guzzler. The Disco has plenty of cargo room, and quality materials and workman ship. I looked at comparable SUV in the $ range, Jeeps too cheep and outdated, The Ford Edge was pretty cool, and a bit bigger I think and probably more features, the BMW's overpriced, the Benz way overpriced and smaller, and then the Disco, just a cool look, white on black trim and 19" rims. The LUX has better leather seating and a better sound system. Overall, the Disco is hands down a better buy, of course I am biased to Land Rover after owning 3 of them. But, I only buy quality and value. I also have Benz and BMW for sport cars, but the Disco is just an awesome compact SUV. You don't need the heavy and gas guzzling, I can get 30 MPG at 55 MPH. Cool LED lighting in headlamp and a nice attractive dash, not to plastic looking like the other brands.
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Discovery Sport 2016 a winner for the driver!
Pat Kudo, 12/08/2015
updated 12/08/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
78 of 84 people found this review helpful
Before buying the 2016 Discovery Sport HSE, I had gone months of research and pricing with many dealers. I am new to the brand as I have been a BMW customer for 15 years. Strayed away from mass German brand and found the smaller production British car to be what I was looking for. I test drove: Audi Q5, Porsche Macan S, BMW X3 & X4, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, and Mercedes GLE300. After the test drives, I knew the car that connected me to the road: Land Rover Discovery Sport. Be aware that JLR dealers outside your "market area" may not sell to you so you have to ask before negotiating. I did all my negotiating between 2 dealers via phone, email and text. Did not have to step inside the dealer's lot - I had already test drove the 2015 model earlier.. As for the dealer, you have to find the one that matches you - they are all different - just like people. Some dealers are snobby, snooty, rude, and others are very helpful, professional and patient. If you are financing or leasing, it pays to find out what are the best bank rates before you negotiate Some dealers are forthcoming and will tell you the finance rate or lease residual/money factors. I dealt with 2 dealers that were very transparent in their sales approach. The car has a bit stiffer suspension than the other cars I test drove, but the connection to the road is more important and the suspension is not jarring - it has manners.... The most important feature standard on this car that makes the drive so good: Torque Vectoring by braking. Torque vectoring makes high speed turns, power acceleration into turns, and off road handling a must have for confidence if you are the driver type. I love the car - it makes me smile again - like I remember when I had my first 4WD BMW. The Discovery Sport is definitely for someone or a family that wants to travel almost anywhere safely and comfortably. UPDATE: 2016 - New software loaded for the Powertrain and Infotainment has changed the car entirely. Engine is now very quick to engage with no more laggy acceleration. The navigation is reliable 100% of the time. Fuel tank reading is now accurate. I LOVE THIS CAR ! UPDATE: 2017 - Updates for the seat rattles, In Touch controls, Navigation, Auto Start Stop, and service reminder all done at no cost was EXCELLENT. Good to see JLR changing their way of listening to customers and addressing issues with factory campaigns. Service dept was very receptive to customer concerns. Good followup after the service work by JLR in England via written survey returned by post. Since I have less than a year left on my lease, I am considering another JLR product to replace the Discovery Sport. Whilst at the dealer for service, I had a chance to speak to my sales advisor and he pointed towards the Range Rover Velar or the full sized Discovery that replaced the LR4. Both look very appealing and a great way to step a customer from the Discovery Sport. So far very happy with the Discovery Sport and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a driver's car (not a mushy soft car like everyone else).....
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Luxury Name with Hyundai feel
Max, 08/26/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
This car overall is great but when i bought a land rover i just expected more. I know it is the lower end of the spectrum but i still expected everything my sister has in her Sonata. First thing no blind spot warning, we were told it was because we got the third row seats and they could not get the wiring in. Got the black package but the material feels cheap and every so often it will pop out of place and i have to push it back in. A lot of squeaking, cant change to preset from the steering wheel.
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Ain't a Luxury SUV
MKM, 05/20/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Although this car ranks as a luxury SUV and costs close to $50K with some options, this is not a luxury SUV in my opinion. I have owned this car for about 10 months now and the biggest issue that I have is the transmission - it is very jerky; it is so jerky that the passenger sitting next to me also felt it. I have taken it to the dealership many times, but to no avail. The other issue with the car is that the inside technology seems dated. The GPS looks and feels archaic and is full of bugs. I am not happy with the user interface of the systems either. Lastly, the gas mileage is not that good. I am getting about 11 - 14 mpg during city driving. I can get it up to about 25 on highway.
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Fun, Practical, & Capable!!!
Galonzow, 08/08/2016
updated 02/10/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Overall excellent performance on road & off road. Transmission shifts are rough & unpredictable. Normally drive in Sports mode, tends to smooth out transmission shifts & acceleration. Cargo space is great! Electronics are sometimes a bit quirky. (for example: side view mirrors don't fold out automatically sometimes when they should, get fault that auto high beam sensor is blocked when it is not, rendering auto high beam inoperable).
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4 months In - updated after 3years, now 7 years
i. scott, 02/11/2016
updated 09/14/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
55 of 61 people found this review helpful
This has been a great vehicle, meeting all my expectations. Have even taken it off road the way it was intended and it turned out as expected. Had it axles deep in mud and water:) Really enjoying this for the daily commute as well as weekend trips Have four months and over 3000 miles on the Discovery so far. Found the ride and finish to be excellent. Fuel consumption is better than expected, short trips to and from work in the low 20's, highway between 26-28. Managed 30.9 on a long highway trip thru NC mountains! Haven't taken off road yet, but expect to use the 4WD modes this winter. Interior gets lots of positive comments, rear seats for tall passengers is great. Looked at the Q5/7, Infinity QX line, Porsche Maycan & Cayenne, found the Discovery to fit all my needs for passenger room, cargo area, and towing, as well as fit and finish. Did not expect it to be a speed demon, but the turbo kicks in nicely when needed. Ride is very comfortable on in-town roads, very smooth on the highway and a delight thru the mountain curves. The pano roof makes the interior very well lit and roomy during the day. I ordered the options and color I wanted, which took 3 months due to the end of European summer holidays, it has been well worth the wait. I have had the Discovery almost a year now and 7800 miles, the SUV has been excellent in both reliability and enjoyment. Average fuel economy is 22-25 in-town and almost 30 on the highway. The DS can be driven quite sedately, or push aggressively where the turbo really makes it take off. the flexible and large cargo area has come in handy. Really glad I got this. After over 4 yrs now, this still drives like new. All the things I expected are still valid. Has been reliable, with just the usual, tires and brakes needed. Overall been a great vehicle so far. Seven years now, still looks like new and going strong. Been a great vehicle!
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Land Rover Discovery HSE - New to Brand
Jim R, 12/11/2015
updated 12/19/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
Overall very happy with my new SUV. Drives great, looks great, and overall quality is very good. Issue with turbo lag but I've learn how to adjust my driving to avoid unwanted turbo surges. Disappointed in Land Rover’s Incontrol Apps and Hotspot. The Incontrol Apps are glitchy and 50% of the time I have trouble connecting to my iphone 6. The JustDrive app that is suppose too be the ultimate in hands free but a is a 3 on a scale to 10; 10 being the best. The Discovery 2016 has built in Hotspot, In-Control Apps, and navigation that require data plan with AT&T; cost less than $10 per month. For this to all to work the SUV has built in cell phone with sims card. The kicker is the cell phone is 3G (NOT 4G LTE). This means my 4G LTE iPhone connects to my SUV which is 3G service. The 3G is significantly slower than 4G LTE, and definitely a huge step backwards. Other auto makers are putting hotspots in the their cars with 4G. I never would have guessed this was 3G.
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Three things
Amy, 06/02/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
After debating for months between this car, the Mercedes GLC and the BMW X3 I went with this car and overall I am happy with it. It has a unique style that people notice (doesn't look like a glorified stationwagon-hatchback), the seats recline in the back & thus are comfortable for adults to sit in for longer than 20 minutes and the interior is not full of superfluous touchpads-mouses-etc so you actually have a place, that isn't the passenger seat, to set something down. I have had the car for about 2-ish weeks and only have 3 issues with the car 1. There is no compass...for a car designed for off-the-beaten-path driving the only way to know which cardinal direction you are heading is to cue up the navigation. I miss the simple N/NE/E/S/SE/W/NW display I had on my rear view mirror in my Nissan. 2. The Heads-Up display is not bright enough to be seen on a Sunny day, but you will definitely see the reflection/glare of the screen that is generating it. 3. The left-right arrow buttons on the steering wheel do not chose between the 18 preset radio stations instead they act like a radio tuner. (I.e. you end up going thru every single radio station that comes in, instead of the ones you know you want to listen to) Kind of undermines the idea of convenience that goes with preprogramming your radio stations or putting buttons on the wheel to control the radio. (If I am wrong on this, please someone tell me how to change it)
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Low Quality Craftsmanship
Raining in Washington, 12/04/2016
updated 06/07/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful
Been to the dealer to many times to count. After four months the vehicle check engine light came on; injectors had to be replace and black plastic on top of license plate had to be replace because of squeaky noise. About eight months, engine overheat when setting in traffic, cooling fan had to be replace. Also water got in the driver rear marker light and had to be replace. Ten months or so, check engine light comes on: it comes and go randomly (software had to be updated and problem solve). On the 11th month, rear passenger seats and plastic on A pillar made squeaky noise (parts are being ordered and will be replace in a few weeks). The driver seat is not very comfortable, had to get aftermarket seat cushion. I own this vehicle for about a year now and drove this vehicle in all types of road and weather conditions and there's a great amount of road noise in cabin, huge turbo lag and poor acceleration. A few pros: good exterior design, heated/cooling seats works great and huge panoramic sunroof.
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Great SUV
LS174, 03/04/2021
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Surprisingly agile and unsurprisingly resilient. Great in the snow and sand, never got stuck even when my friend's Jeep Cherokee did. And in 3 years and 3 months I've never had an issue- nothing wrong with it... not sure why the consumer reports knock it down...
Good Looks Bad Execution
Wes, 06/08/2018
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car and put about 16,000 miles on it in that time. I fell in love with the way the car looks, its road presence and general cache. That is where the love affair ends. Actual gas mileage is abysmal, about 15mpg mixed driving. An NA V6 would get better mileage on a car of this size. The engine does have good torque and get up when the transmission is not getting in its own way so that you can merge or fight to the death on the 405 in intermittent traffic. The interior is very clean and no fuss, which I like, but it is a bit annoying. Since most things are digital, you have to pull your eyes off of the road to get anything done on the screen. I realize this is a trend going forward, but it is making people worse drivers, including myself in this confounded thing. The interior quality is appalling for a car of this price. Its on the level of older Korean cars, no joke. EVERYTHING squeaks, rattles or bangs. The center console creaks every time I accelerate, the rear bench rattles and squeaks on everything but the absolute smoothest road and the tailgate creaks over every speed bump or small rock. It is by far the best looking small SUV on the road, but after that, this package falls apart.
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Failed from 2nd week and no repair
Mickey, 02/29/2016
updated 08/31/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
Dealer does not know how to repair the car. The car failed after the 1st week I purchased it, then it went in and out from the shop for the following 4-5 months. It should have rang a danger bell when we found out that the dealership was over 60 loaner vehicles. They kept replacing the back up camera when the entire electrical system would shut off. After I asked if they had tested the cameras they removed, I got blank look and they said they did not know what do to. They always have to wait for a technical adviser from headquarters to tell them what to do. Battery error signals showed up and the dealership did not know what to do except blame us that we must be driving very short distances (not true) after 2 weeks they decided to change the battery. Remember the Lemon Law if you are in California.
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Stay away!!
neverbuyLR, 12/09/2017
updated 06/14/2019
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have had this car into the dealer several times starting with a coolant leak, failed water pump, computer system failures. The dealer didn't do all the work they said they did or the problems I had, wouldn't have happened. One cylinder lost compression at 58,000 miles with no warning. After three months of dealing with Jaguar Land Rover USA, LLC they replaced the engine, however, everytime I picked up the car upon completion of repairs there was still problems with the engine. After the third time, Jaguar Land Rover refused to do anything. Everyone was so busy pointing fingers at each other that they forgot they were leaving a customer with no car. They wouldn't even offer me rebates to help me buy a new car. Sad. Even with their own mechanics and parts they couldn't even get the car running. It was absolutely disgusting how badly Jaguar Land Rover, LLC handled this situation. You know when their own peers are shocked that they didn't replace the car, it is pretty bad. Apparently, they only do the right thing when a judge tells them too. Stay away from these cars. They are fun to drive, but Jaguar Land Rover will leave you high and dry if something goes wrong. I took an $8,000 loss on this car. They know nothing about customer service and don't care if their customers buy another car or not.
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Very Happy I got this
BBN, 08/18/2016
updated 02/22/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Got this car (a loaner with 700 miles on odometer) a little less than a month and drove under 1000 miles. So far, like the car very much. Got SE model with Clmate package, Navigation and 11 speaker upgrade. Got the 19" inch alloy wheel (without extra cost). Things to like - Handling is excellent. All around visibility is very good. Side mirrors are the best I ever had. Seats feel firm and nice. Feels very spacious inside. Overall material quality has the luxury feel. I drive to work 16 miles each way - 8 miles highway and 8 miles local. Getting 30-34 MPG combined without A/C. 27-30 MPG average running a/c. 25-28 MPG with family of 4 and running a/c. So, much better than the 20-26 MPG listed. Engine is very smooth except when accelerating very suddenly. Radio / speakers are fantastic at higher volumes and with HD stations. Things not to like - The rear hatch feels flimsy. The panel below the glass squeaks a bit. No CD player. Radio is just OK at lower volumes. Rides a little truck-like. Other thoughts - Should suggest getting the higher trim level HSE to get many of the fancy features. SE does not get front fog lights. Wish it did. Update in Feb 2020... Had the car for 3 and half years and drove for 50,000 miles. The car has been trouble free. Needed new breaks at around 35,000 miles and tires at 48,000 miles. Still drives like new. No squeaks and rattles. The service costs are a little higher than normal. My dealer currently charges 650 dollars for 10,000 miles service. Other than that cost, no complaints. Update - Feb 2022 Currently has about 70,000 miles. Has been completely trouble-free. Breaks needed to be replaced every 35,000 miles. Replaced Halogen headlights with LED headlights (for the same cost as Halogen replacements) that improved visibility in rural roads. Runs like a champ.
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Everything but the Acceleration
Lee, 08/27/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had my Discovery since December 2015, and while I absolutely love the look and comfort the acceleration is horrible. I actually thought something was wrong with the vehicle after a few weeks of having it. I wish I had given it a longer test drive before purchasing.
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A lot of luxury features, and superb driving
Tesha, 07/19/2018
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the nicest, best equipped vehicle I have ever owned. Motor was very strong with a slight turbo lag that just took some time adjusting to. It was very picky on the premium fuel and would set a light nearly every other tank for emissions, no adverse performance, just annoying. The adaptive lighting was phenomenal. We drove this 4x4 5500 miles on a trip, did a little off roading and had it up to 110 on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Averaged 24.7 mpg with 4 adults and 1 child in a car seat, plus our luggage. The high altitude mountain roads are where it outperformed every other vehicle on the road. The Navigation was worse than my 2010 TomTom and constantly rebooted. That needs to be addressed. We bought this vehicle used with 9k miles on it and saved a ton. I would definitely own another if the price was right. Longevity remains to be seen, but I personally will not own a turbo vehicle past 100k miles.
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rao patel, 09/09/2016
updated 09/12/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
i took to dealer two times. to find shifting problem couldnot find any thing. problem still there. blaming software. somany years driving of different model manufacturer i donot recomend to own land rover discovery.
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The Worst Car I Have Ever Had
Drew, 09/17/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst car I have ever had. The gas mileage is not even close to as advertised. I am constantly fueling this car up and when I asked the dealer to help me he said there was nothing they could do that the car just gets bad mileage. I am sure your gas mileage statistics must be fraudulent. Worse off, the electrical system is also very poor and they are frequent battery drains which caused me to have to get my car jumpstarted. I cannot believe I still have a year left on this lease as this is the worst piece of crap and completely unreliable. I would never get a Land Rover again. Buyers beware.
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A great all around SUV
Dan, 07/03/2020
updated 07/11/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2016 and maintained at the dealership for the first 3 years since it was part of a service package. After that was done I did not wanted to buy another service package since it would be too much money. I drive this car off road in the desert here in the UAE some times and it performs great given it still have normal road tires and the 19" wheels. No mechanical issues at all only a small vibration noise on the round gear selector knob, and vapor lock when refueling that is annoying. Had to replace the battery at 3 years of usage. Fuel economy is great here on mostly highways drive. Kids love the glass roof specially at night with a full moon. Happy with the car! Update after almost 5 years of ownership, only issue was around 105000 km the turbo assembly had to be replaced as this is a common failure around this milage on this engine, its not a cheap replacement but after that car is still very good on and off road. Its clocking 125000km as I write this. Still recommend this car! Update 2022; It came the time to sell this car with 141000km since I got it new. It still is one of the best cars I have ever owned. Just like any other modern vehicle, you must keep a regular maintenance to have it worry free. Only big issue in 6 years of ownership was that turbo. Great family car.
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Cheap Land Rover for a reason.
Danielle , 06/03/2019
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car over a year ago, and I am totally regretting it. Only 30,000 miles and had to replace brakes - rosters and pads, twice! The car ride is terrible. You can literally feel every pebble in the road and it has a very hard time accelerating. Also the rear hatch inside panel keeps falling off and I have to snap it back in. I could go on and on. My suggestion, look into other suvs!
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Beautiful car
Debra, 09/02/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Everyday I was annoyed by the seatbelt! It wasn’t adjustable and cut across my neck. Navigation system was difficult to work with. Other than that, the car was beautiful. Excellent during the snowy winter in NH!
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Smooth Machine
Highegt, 08/22/2020
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2016 SE off a dealer lot with 19K miles 2 years ago. Fiancé had a Toyota RAV which was an appliance that was traded on a great deal for the DS. Silver, black interior and like new. Almost immediately took into JLR dealer to have software updates done for PCM, infotainment and recall check even though all worked fine. Have driven about 30K miles in all sorts of weather also taking long trips. This vehicle is superb with linear acceleration, sure footed feel and comfortable ride. Heavy snow means nothing when mode selected - don’t even plow driveway. Torrential rain with high winds - same thing as you feel totally confident. Have experienced none of the complaints some other reviewers wrote regarding squeaks, performance and electronic glitches - all has been perfect. Replaced brakes and tires at 45K and maintain per JLR schedule. One weakness in SE trim are headlights not HID, but a set of Hella bulbs took care of that peeve. This is a versatile vehicle which always stands out from other small SUVs and will buy another LandRover when time comes.
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Worst purchase ever
Lisa , 04/18/2021
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport new and let the problems begin. At 30,000 miles the radiator hoses needed to be replaced. Im currently experiencing issues with when shutting off to fill with fuel it wont start, have to push on the gas peddle. The smoke tested the vehicle replaced the DMTL Pump, and gas cap. Check engine light is back on in a day replaced the DMTL pump again so thats two in less than 60 days and still having the same issue!
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Shaun B, 09/21/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle as a lease for 8000 miles now. Everything has been fabulous. Drive is great and very luxurious.
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Disco Sport
gwco, 12/15/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The styling of Land Rover is the draw of this SUV: sculpted round body & round tail lights; black design package includes 18-inch gloss black wheels & gloss black badging front & rear. There's a lot of technology built into the Discovery Sport. Automatic features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, headlights, & keyless entry, just a few that make the operation less thought intensive. There are also settings for ECO mode (for lower energy use, although slower responsiveness) & Auto-shut off (when stopped). This SE model has the upgraded Convenience Package: gesture tailgate, passive entry, Homelink, auto-dimming interior mirror ($1,100); Incontrol touch navigation ($800). The MSRP was $37,695.
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The Discovery experience
Trevor, 03/28/2021
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it used and had small issues. Like the doors wouldn't lock because the hood sensor was faulty the check engine light always on finally fixed gas line issue. Other then that the dealership was great in helping me get on the rd. Went to a destination with unbalance rd and felt like we were driving on a smooth rd. Gas mileage is amazing. Handling on the rd and fast acceleration. I would want to buy newer next time. This model does not have google auto. Forced to use older nav. Hard to update. I have a phone that I use as navigation if it's a remote area.
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Renewed respect
SWPeddler, 01/31/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've owned our Disco Sport for two years. We love all the cool features, especially the 360-degree cameras--really helps when navigating into tight parking spots. We also are big fans of its capability on ice and snow. We have driven it through two blinding blizzards where all the other vehicles abandoned the road, but we kept right on with no issues. Not only is the traction-control superb, but it has amazingly wide fog lights that allow you to see the edge of the road so you don't drive into the ditch. We have only had two complaints: the suspension does not give you a feeling of being connected to the road, so you get a little bit of "loosey-goosey" feel if it's a bumpy road, and the drive train can be a bit unpredictable. I was reading another review here a week ago, where the author had experienced the same problems, but discovered the solution: always drive in "Sport" mode ("S" on the shifter). Hallelujah! We have been driving in Sport Mode ever since, and as the other reviewer noted, it's a whole different vehicle! Not only is there no turbo lag, but it is now a beast! It out accelerates by Jaguar XF supercharged V6, and does it smoothly and effortlessly. I only wish someone had told me this two years ago! Also had another revelation last fall. We took the Discovery Sport up California's central coast through the Pacific Coast Highway's winding, hair-pin turns. Although it's not my Jag, I gained a renewed respect for the Disco Sports, precise and tight steering. I can't think of another SUV I'd rather take that road in.
Best suv ever
Dr.Ali Esmaeilnejad, 01/16/2022
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 5 years of using this car still working great , i did only maintenance ,no problem or repair had to be done! It has been driven around 80000km and this is unbelievable! I am driving it for off road too and still working great! Can not believe some people can rate this beauty beast under 5 star!
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Used but like new👍🏻
JB, 07/11/2022
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Now I know why the land rovers are expensive but popular. The suspension. Takes you anywhere. Highway to cliff side just like the commercials. Comfortable, well equipped and easy on the eye. Pretty much a perfect vehicle
Good pick
Chris R., 12/13/2017
updated 12/14/2018
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
I traded my Land Rover in for a Mazda CX-5. Yes, I know, Not a fair trade! Actually, I got more car for less money. The CX-5 GT has more bells and whistles than the Discovery Sport Se. The CX-5 handling is far more superior than the Land Rover. It’s been almost a year now and I haven’t regretted my decision for one second. The Discovery Sport is an overpriced, unreliable piece of %#% that has a Land Rover badge.
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Power transmission locked at 51,124 miles
S Powell, 04/16/2022
updated 10/24/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my first LR Discovery in 2020 with 30,810 miles. I'm disabled and primarily drive locally. In fact the car has never been driven beyond 126 miles to Myrtle Beach, SC. While driving from a medical appointment 120 miles from my home, the car powered off with the low battery warning light as the only indicator as it lost acceleration. The car was towed to a local repair shop recommended by roadside assistance. I was floored at the technician's report that the engine had locked despite NO issues with oil, oil leak, engine or other issues! I've made a plethora of calls and research to identify recalls or similar issues but several local Jaguar/Range Rover dealerships response has been that "they're unable to assist or address the matter!" So, after spending 38k as a cash purchase I'm on my own! Conclusion, BEWARE OF LAND ROVER DISCOVERY PURCHASES!
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LA to PSL
Dipsy, 08/01/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this used vehicle in Los Angles and drove it to Florida. They said a lemon, but it was the sweetest lemon I’ve ever driven that far.
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We love this car except for maintenance issues
Zac May, 03/25/2023
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE new in 2018 so we've had it 5 years and just rolled over 100k miles. It's comfortable and a pleasure to drive. My wife loves it. The little 2 liter turbo charged engine is peppy but the maintenance costs are sky high. Maintenance is required every 10k miles and we rarely get out of the shop for less than $1000. It cost me $200 just to have a code checked for a Service Engine light. That code says the timing chain needs replaced which will cost over $3000. The 4 year 50k warranty is up. Timing chains should last the life of the engine which apparently is 100k miles.
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Awesome ride!!!
Craig Hollaway, 04/30/2017
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing vehicle with amazing features! Fun to drive and completely reliable!
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Lux drivability is fun
Pie, 09/20/2023
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had this car for 5 years. Liz model and approaching 100K miles (I drove from 5K mark). Outside a gear box issue which wasn’t too bad to repair this car has been a breeze and still looks great. I have dogs and a 7yo now and the leather looks great still. The tech in land rover could use some love, i mean everyone expects the app to be easy and free, but it’s changed during ownership so a bit annoying. Car turns like a sporty sedan and I’ve taken it on soft sand and beaches wo an issue! Love this size and style!
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Classy SUV
Looking, 05/09/2021
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice!!! Although,. The road noice was somewhat annoying.
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Perfect
Richard, 02/20/2021
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had zero issues. Really. No repairs at all, just standard maintenance. Is sporty and much more nimble than the review says. I get 24 on highway 20 in town, much better than my old LR3. This is a small vehicle for me, but is very practical and easy to drive. Handles bad weather like the Land Rover it is.
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