2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

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Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007 and has written more than 2,500 car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Alex is a correspondent for Edmunds and has also written for MotorTrend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Super Street, CNET, PRI Magazine, AutoWise and other publications. When he’s not writing about cars, he’s wrenching on his E30-generation BMW 325is, which he’s owned since college and plans to restore one day.}

Pros

Above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities
Available third-row seating
Plenty of passenger and cargo space
Quiet and smooth ride

Cons

A more powerful or efficient engine is unavailable
Adding options makes the price rise fast

What's new

Adaptive cruise control is now standard
Meridian premium audio system now standard on SE models
Digital instrument panel no longer available
Part of the first Discovery Sport generation introduced for 2015

Overview

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the smaller sibling to the standard three-row Discovery and serves as the entry-level model for the Land Rover brand. It's larger than the Range Rover Evoque but less luxurious and has a lower starting price. Despite its lower price, the Discovery Sport has an upscale interior and comfortable ride. As you'd expect of a vehicle wearing the storied Land Rover badge, it also delivers better-than-average off-road capability.

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$219/mo

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When it was introduced back in 2015, the Discovery Sport was a surprisingly capable small sport ute offering competitive performance and technology features. But eight years later, the most affordable Land Rover struggles to keep up with the competition. The model got a major update in 2020, which included an exterior refresh and a new chassis shared with the second-generation Evoque and Jaguar E-Pace. For 2023, Land Rover makes a few key features like adaptive cruise control standard, but it also deletes a number of features from the Discovery's options list. Most notable is the omission of the fully digital instrument panel, which had to be cut due to the global semiconductor shortage.

The Discovery Sport might have the upper hand against the competition when it comes to off-road prowess, but in nearly every other measure it falls short. Just one engine is available, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, and its acceleration and fuel economy numbers are disappointing. And while the interior is somewhat upscale, it can't compare with the materials quality you'll find in the options list from Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi. One thing the Discovery Sport has that most small luxury SUVs don't is an optional third row. However, it's very tight and best reserved for short trips.

If you're shopping in this category, you might be attracted to the Discovery Sport for its innate ruggedness, but if you want a good all-around luxury SUV you'd be better served by a Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 or Genesis GV70. If you must have the Land Rover badge, we recommend stretching your budget and going with one of the brand's larger models like the three-row Discovery or Defender.

Which Discovery Sport does Edmunds recommend?

With so many stand-alone options available, the base S model makes a better starting point than the SE, which doesn't get you that many more features for a higher starting price. Check the box for the Technology Pack to add a head-up display and digital rearview mirror and the Blind Spot Assist Pack for its blind-spot warning system.

Land Rover Discovery Sport models

Two versions of the 2023 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
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Ambient interior lighting
7-inch instrument panel digital display
10-inch infotainment touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
First- and second-row USB ports
Wireless smartphone charging
Six-speaker audio system

Standard driver assist features include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Land Rover and the car in front)
Lane keeping assistance (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
11-speaker Meridian premium audio system
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Both the S and SE trims 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 pedals

Land 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:

Family Pack

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

Technology Pack

Digital rearview mirror
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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)

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 …

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)

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 …

Love it!

Mike, 09/17/2020

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

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 …

Bad Turbo Lag

Designman, 07/17/2019

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)

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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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport Features Specs

Trim:

P250 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$43,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$219/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	32.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque rides on the same platform as the Discovery Sport and packs the same turbocharged four-cylinder drivetrain. But the Evoque sports a sleeker exterior design and has a nicer interior. It's smaller than the Discovery Sport, however, with less cargo room (21.6 cubic feet compared to 32.7 cubes with the Disco) due in large part to the Evoque's sloping roofline. The Evoque is slightly more expensive, but it's the better buy if you don't need a lot of space.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

The Mercedes GLC is one of our favorites in the compact luxury SUV segment. It offers a variety of engines to choose from, and it's comfortable yet reasonably engaging to drive. Even with the base engine, it's fairly quick and returns better fuel economy than the Discovery Sport. Inside, the GLC features a higher-quality interior and better tech, with a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen running MBUX, arguably the best infotainment system in the business.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. BMW X3

The X3 isn't the best at any one thing, but it's a good all-around pick. Like the Mercedes, it's comfortable and fun to drive for an SUV. It also has a roomy interior that comes with an impressive complement of tech. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration comes standard, as does a large central touchscreen. The controls aren't as intuitive as those in the Mercedes, however.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Discovery Sport safety features:

Driver Condition Monitor: Monitors the driver for signs of drowsiness and can recommend taking a break from driving.
Rear Traffic Monitor: Alerts the driver that a car or pedestrian is approaching the rear of the Discovery Sport while the SUV is reversing.
ClearSight Rearview Mirror: Camera-based rearview mirror image showing an unobstructed view of what's behind the Discovery Sport.

FAQ

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Discovery Sport both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 Discovery Sport gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 26 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Discovery Sport has 32.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport:

Adaptive cruise control is now standard
Meridian premium audio system now standard on SE models
Digital instrument panel no longer available
Part of the first Discovery Sport generation introduced for 2015

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

To determine whether the Land Rover Discovery Sport is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Discovery Sport. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Discovery Sport's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 Discovery Sport gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 26 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Discovery Sport is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The least-expensive 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $43,300.

Other versions include:

P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $43,300
P250 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $45,100
P250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $46,800
P250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $48,500

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What are the different models of Land Rover Discovery Sport?

If you're interested in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the next question is, which Discovery Sport model is right for you? Discovery Sport variants include P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), P250 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), P250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), and P250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A). For a full list of Discovery Sport models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 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 $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Which Discovery Sport does Edmunds recommend?

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So far so good! Very impressed.

Great Car for the size, style, and performance

Love it!

Bad Turbo Lag

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