Used 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Discovery Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Discovery Sport since its last redesign.
So far so good! Very impressed.
Joe, 06/09/2020
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
55 of 55 people found this review helpful
My first Land Rover. Our previous family SUV was the Volvo XC90. The other car I drive is the Tesla Model 3. Much quieter and smoother ride than the Volvo in my opinion. The handling is amazingly good for such an SUV. I was initially worried about electronics problems that are known to exist for some LR models, but my R-Dynamic SE has been problem-free. A recent off-road trip was a blast. It felt like a tank. Some drawbacks I found include some delay in showing the proximity sensor readings when I park my Disco in the garage and laggy accel response with the automatic stop mode, which can be disabled. I would highly recommend this car. In fact, this is my first time posting any review and I was compelled to share my positive experience. The new Discovery Sport simply rocks!
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Great Car for the size, style, and performance
JD, 08/17/2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
50 of 52 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful car at a fair price for a Land Rover. It's a lot of car in a very small footprint! (the Evoque was way too small for us). The interior and finishes are great. The glass roof is awesome. The back seat is comfortable and spacious, and the seats recline which is great. The gas mileage is not "Like an8 cylinder" as one reviewer wrote. I know because I sold my GMC Denali 8 Cylinder before buying this one and my gas mileage is WAY better. It totally depends on how you drive. The greatest feature is the ECO mode which will automatically reduce all systems to lower gas and electricity usage. Very nice to just turn on and not think about it. It will lower your performance and the strength of your AC. It seems owners need to read their manuals because it explains this. I get about 27-29 mpg on the highway and may be 15-18 city driving. If you drive aggressively you mileage will drop dramatically. The car is surprisingly quick with the turbo. If you want full performance, AC, etc turn off the ECO mode - which I do when I want best acceleration, etc. There have been issues with the Auto start/stop gas saving feature and with some random electrical/computer stuff but all is under warranty. The transmission sometimes can be less smooth than others but it's negligible. I don't think I would buy a high mileage used Land Rover because of this. My biggest complaint is, it does not have the 'Activity Key' wristband for water-sports (locking your key fob in car and going swimming without fob). It is not an option to upgrade to - which is really stupid. (still looking for a solution to this, short-sighted for and 'adventure car') All things considered, all members of my family love this car.
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Love it!
Mike, 09/17/2020
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I've never driven a Land Rover before, but after looking at a few other options such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee & Rav 4, the Land Rover seemed a better choice. The dealership was amazing. I was treated better than any dealership, and they didn't try to sell me a bunch of extra warranties I didn't want. I was sold on the car the minute I saw it. The bells and whistles are mind-blowing. Being able to check that it's locked with my phone from the comfort of my bed. The safety features are incredible. The 3rd row seats are such a bonus. You can fit a 7 foot surfboard down the middle, and still have room for a driver and 5 passengers. The panoramic room is so amazing, it's the first time my kids don't want to be on their devices because they'd rather look out of the roof. The visibility is perfect. The turning radius is awesome. I made a turn and was excited to go up on the curb, but that wasn't even necessary, because the turning radius was so good I didn't make it to the curb. The technology as far as connectivity and other features is incredible. The fact that it personalizes the car to my wife or myself based on the key fob we use is amazing. It even lights up the sidewalk when you get out so you know where you're stepping. The Discovery Sport is beyond perfect in every way. I watched a video of a man driving one in Iceland through an ice river, and it did it with no problem. I took it to the top of the steepest hill in the city, and there is no other car that could turn that hill into a tiny obstacle the way the Land Rover did. The only possible drawback is the fuel economy, but it's well worth it. So stoked on this vehicle!!!
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Big surprise
Michal, 03/25/2021
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was very sceptic about this car but when I compraed it with XC60, X3 and GLC Disco has got better interior quality, hanlong, diesel sound and ultra comfort. So on March 2020 I had my Disco. 30 000 km, one year and I feel so good with this car. The throttle lag disapeared, no faults and any disadvantages of using this car. One thing, very poor inetrrior light.
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Very disappointed
Roberto, 11/29/2018
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 237 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife, expecting it to be a great vehicle, being a Land Rover and all. What a disappointment. It is a very expensive car for what you get in return. First off, air conditioner presented problems with just 2K miles on the odometer. Went to the shop, took 3 days to fix. Same problem at 4K miles. Back to the shop, another 3 days. Same problem at 6K. Back to the shop, 3 days again. This is unacceptable for a brand new 50K car. Now car is at 8K and problem has not presented itself again so far. Motor is very weak, gear change is slow. Entertainment interface is poor. Trunk space is small. Forget the 3rd row seats, its cramped. Safety sensors surrounding the car go off all the time with nothing even close to the car. This car needs a major makeover to be worth the money. There are much better options out there for this price range. I can't wait for the lease to end for me to get out of this mess.
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One of my favorite cars to drive!
Arty F., 02/18/2020
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
First time owning a Land Rover and couldn't be more pleased. Solid driving experience, nice luxury appointments. While the car has a small footprint, interior and cargo are very roomy, especially back seat. Highly recommend.
Sweet ride!
GD Graham, 07/05/2020
updated 07/14/2022
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The HSE doesn’t have all the bells and whistles - I would have loved Apple CarPlay, for example - but the heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, and panoramic sunroof are all nice features. The infotainment system isn’t the most intuitive and the engine fan is REALLY LOUD, but it looks great, is fun to drive, and has a good amount of space for a 5-passenger SUV. Overall, very pleased with this vehicle. UPDATE: turbo lag is often frustrating - whether in regular or Eco mode.
Bad Turbo Lag
Designman, 07/17/2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
34 of 42 people found this review helpful
Own a Discovery Sport. I hate the turbo lag. It's very dangerous as when pulling into traffic or needed acceleration for lane changing. I've almost been killed many times. You push the peddle and and for a few seconds nothing happens and then a big jerk. My wife thinks I'm a bad driver but when the turbo engages it jerks.
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Beautiful SUV and priced to buy fast
Laura Nelson, 07/10/2020
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
The Land Rover discovery sport is a cut from a different cloth. Environmentally friendly, fast, powerful, elegant and relatively simple. The thing I love most is the comfort. It’s roomy and tons of space for driver and family. The back can seat 3 quite comfortably and there is enough cargo room for our basic needs. Also, this car comes equipt with all wheel drive and surprising 4x4 options- there are several settings when in 4-wheel drive. Remarkable.
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Love this car!!
Kelley, 06/02/2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
It is the most comfortable and has everything at your finger tips. Sport ride for an SUV and great gas mileage!! I get 20 around town. Transmission so much smoother than past models. I’m on my third Rover!! Every time I look at other brands they just don't measure up. Especially being fun to drive!!
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Run away
Blair, 09/10/2020
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
-Gas pedal hesitates -Start/stop button must be hit over and over -Cruise control looses control downhill almost always -Can’t lock until gate is closed- it beeps like a bi@$h to tell you Basically a program that’s a complete failure. It’s a 2 because it’s a nice body style and decent engine. By 9,000 miles I started needing repairs. What a joke
Very disappointing!
Dana , 02/17/2020
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love the look of this car and that’s what really sold me. I should’ve test driven it longer and in different conditions because I hate the way it drives. I agree with the other reviewer who mentioned the turbo lag. I wasn’t sure what to call it or exactly how to explain but the car jerks. Start the car, put in reverse and it delays and then jerks. Does the same thing when you are stopped and accelerate. Awful if you are waiting to make a turn at a traffic light! After you pull into your parking space and put the car in park it will then roll forward about 6-12”. Not good. When I brought it in for service they said that I have to “really drive it” (gun it) and it will get used to my driving and change. Nope. Not true. I’ve been driving for 30 years and I feel like a teenager driving this car because it is so jerky! It’s fine once you are accelerated and on a highway but I hate it for driving on town and actually getting on the highway. Can’t wait for my lease to be over. Going back to Lexus.
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2019 SE 5+2 with convenience package
Rank, 12/21/2023
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great body style brion blue with black package. Cream interior , beautiful car. Looks are great. Technology could be more intuitive. Mpg on highway best has been about 23.5. Been in shop for battery and ac evaporator along with couple other minor issues. Others complained about the shifting. Mine use to jerk and shift slow, complained found out there is an update to the computer module you have to demand LR to do.. this makes shift much better. Diving much more fun and reliable. Love that we can fit 7 in the car with the 3rd row. Make sure you maintain the oil not recomended by LR at every 15k but sooner change around every 6k due to turbo reliability. Previous LR same methodology on oil changes sold at 187k with no engine or compression problems. Maintain you car it's important.
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Excellent
SLGM, 02/27/2022
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2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Unstoppable in the snow due to the adjustable traction settings and high clearance. Surprisingly great cargo space considering it’s a smaller suv. Comfortable and fun to drive.
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Two is better than One
Return Customer, 08/07/2020
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
The first sport we purchased had such a sound ride and all the options that we would ever use while driving that we invested in a second one. They both have been built with engineering integrity for a solid ride and they drive amazingly compared to other SUV's we have owned in the past. The fuel economy is sufficient for our purposes while we have noticed no difference from comparable SUV's that we have previously owned. The four wheel drive and 9 speed transmission provides for stable acceleration and shifting in all weather conditions.
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Close but no cigar.
Joe, 08/13/2018
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
23 of 34 people found this review helpful
We loved the style , size, and overall appearance. We were going to lease the SE version(lowest end version). We ended up getting another vehicle because most of the safety features and driver assist technology was absent on the SE model without spending very much more money to have them on this model. Even the interior was sub par unless we jumped up to the HSE model. We eventually decided against this vehicle because we would have paid as if we were driving a Land Rover while essentially getting a shell of a Land Rover. One would expect a vehicle priced around 40K would be equipped with at least as many safety and driver assist features as a vehicle costing 10-15K less. However, my wife's Mazda CX5 Touring has far more safety/driver assist features and drives just as nicely. The Discovery Sport could be everything we wanted IF we were willing to pay in the mid 40K area. It is nice but very overpriced for what you get.
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Do Not Buy Gas Guzzler
Angry Buyer, 05/18/2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
23 of 38 people found this review helpful
I don’t even know where to start. Except this 4 cylinder car is a Gas Guzzler. It uses up gas like it was an 8 cylinder car. I drive only in the city locally and work from home. I’ve been filling the tank every 3 1/2 days in California. I was told I would get 20-25 miles per gallon. I’m only getting 12-14 miles per gallon. I was mislead by the salesman and manager of Land Rover Southbay. This the worst car I ever leased. Thank god it’s a lease. I have been trying everything to return the car but have gotten No where with the dealership and manufacturer. Also the air conditioner in this car is bad. It does not have enough vents that my passengers in the back seat complain about lack of cool air. The cup holders are made too small and tight. I’m always afraid my morning coffee from the coffee Starbucks is going spill as I have trouble getting it out of the cup holder due to how tight it is. The car seats are very stiff and as comfortable as other cars I have leased. The voice command in the car only works when it wants too. I could be driving a luxury car instead of this Money Pit.
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Love this SUV
Rdesai, 08/31/2019
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 286 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a real SUV with all the bells and whistles. I hate folks who buy a SUV and don't take it out. I've been off roading nothing serious but just fun trails. Lots of fun, great to drive with big back seats.
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This land rover is cheaply made.
Christin , 01/21/2021
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
This land rover is very cheaply made. From the trim to the seals it's just falling apart as I go down the road and we've only gone 5,000 miles. We are very dissatisfied with out first time buyers but will sell as soon as I can get out from under it and never buy again.
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Lease is Over...Think I'll Keep It
Marmoset , 12/29/2022
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury Dynamic 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
With my lease ending, I was intending to turn my Disco in and buy a Macan S, but after test driving a few there just isn't enough there to make it worth the money. I really expected the S to have a noticeable power advantage, but it just wasn't there. The Disco has been a solid car for me, and the dynamic 286hp version is every bit as fun to drive as the Macan.
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Do not buy Land Rover
Michele , 10/15/2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
After 4 months of owning the fan noise has got VERY LOUD. After going to dealer they say ITS NORMAL. Trading it in
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Love my new Landrover
Teesha , 07/24/2022
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX 237 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very nice vehicle, clean and flawless, rides smooth, love the color
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Never again LRDS
Aki, 06/14/2021
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Number of small issues but the biggest one: Oil Dillution (in my case requiring oil service in 10 months / 12 000 km) and non-working DPF regeneration (no warnings that regeneration not working either). The design fault of the previous model is now "issues caused by users".
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Loyalty , 04/25/2021
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had a 2020 discovery sport diesel the front end has a very annoying sound very lazy car and the worst part is I was driving and it just shut down in the middle of the road took it to the dealer and weeks after I’ve yet to get a feed back as to the problem. The mileage is just about 10,000 car is just a year okd
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Love it more than I thought!
David , 05/21/2020
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 20 people found this review helpful
I’m thrilled with the features and options that I got.
Not even one star
J Fry, 08/01/2020
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
15 of 45 people found this review helpful
Just got back from a trip to Vegas. Rented a 2020 Discovery Sport. It had under 8000 miles. The throttle response was non existent. Terrible lag time. (Don't even think about pulling out into traffic). Wait till it goes by. It had rattles from the suspension. The rear hatch (manual) was very heavy and I'm 6' 1" and in pretty good shape. Wife could not lift it. When closing, it shook and rattled. Granted, it was a rental but I expected more from a Land Rover. A $40,000 vehicle should hold up better than that. It did not appear to have been abused, just poorly built. I would pay $20,000 for one, let alone 40.