Exploring the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The all-new Land Rover Discovery Sport had some interior and exterior glow up to complete its 2020 look. Introduced in 2015 as the Freelander replacement, the Discovery Sport has been the most loved and top-selling model of Jaguar’s SUV segment. Known for its off-road capability and luxurious style, the Disco Sport has gained its popularity. Now, the British automaker recently gave a fresher design to its premiere crossover SUV.

With its minimal resemblance to its sibling Evoque and its 2019 predecessor, the 2020 Disco Sport dons a pair of newly designed LED headlamps and taillamps, bolder and more prominent grills, and a sleeker bumper.

Better engine power is also what the 2020 model is set to provide. The top trims of the 2020 Disco Sport employ a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system that works with its turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine to put out up to 286 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. This new engine innovation entails better fuel economy and more powerful acceleration.

Jaguar also took a really great initiative on enhancing the Disco Sport 2020’s interior packed with more astounding technological features that aim to wow whoever rides on it. Noticeably, the fusion of the Land Rover’s interior design to Range Rover’s merely sets it to go head-to-head with BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedez-Benz GLC.

The Discovery Sport 2020 are currently available locally in three variants, the S (Standard), SE, and the R-Dynamic.

Here’s a closer look to JLR’s Discovery Sport 2020 model:

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020 dimensions -

Length	4,597 mm
Width	2,069 mm
Height	1,727 mm
Wheelbase	2,741 mm

 

Discovery Sport 2020 exterior design

Being the top-selling model with the Land Rover badge, the Disco Sport 2020 is bound to provide better off-road capability with the luxury of a city-approved stylish look. The automaker gave it a sportier look by adding a new muted black finish grille with a lower and wider mouth and took some time to push down further its visual mass.

The five-to-seven-seater SUV also highlights a more futuristic vibe with its LED angular headlamps that matched the box-shaped taillights with the same pointed edges. Some trims are available in 18 inches, 19 inches, 20 inches, and even 21 inches alloy wheel with silver finish.

Discovery Sport 2020 interior design

Gone are the rotary shifter and say hello to a gear lever that gives the interior the sporty ambience. It also has a leather-covered multifunction steering wheel with audio remote control.

Pop the doors and you will be greeted with more storage and TouchPro infotainment system that can make your driving more enjoyable. There’s 12.3-inch digital driver’s touchscreen display, 4G WiFi connectivity, wireless charging, and not just one or two, but six USB ports. The audio system comes with six-piece of speakers and is now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The full leathered seats are also made to provide better safety and comfort. Although the third row of seats may not be able to fit two more adults, it can provide more ample space for cargo. Nonetheless, if you opt for a 5+2 seating set-up, you can also order it by request.

Discovery Sport 2020 engine

As mentioned above, the highest trim of the Disco Sport 2020 R-Dynamic GSE gets the most upgraded engine set-up that has a 48-volt electrical system which powers an electric motor that works with the 2.0-litre engine to produce 286 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

Meanwhile, the standard models will have a turbocharged 2.0L diesel, four-cylinder Ingenium series engine that can produce up to 150 hp and put out a maximum torque of 380 Nm. This makes the 2020 model even better in terms of above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities.

Furthermore, all models are in all-wheel drive setup and are shifting through a nine-speed automatic transmission with an engine displacement of 1998 cc.

Discovery Sport 2020 Safety Features

The Discovery Sport 2020 specs sheet is packed with lots of safety features. Aside from the newly installed airbags all around the vehicle, ABS with EBD, traction control, and vehicle stability control are also present. Here are the other safety features you can find in this luxury SUV:

• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Adaptive Speed Limiter
• Blind Spot Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• High-Speed Emergency Braking
• Crash Sensor
• Engine Check Warning
• Brake hold and emergency brake assist
• All-terrain progress control
• Cruise control
• Dynamic stability control
• Electronic traction control
• Hill launch assist and hill descent control
• Roll stability control
• Lane keep assist
• Terrain response 2
• Front and rear parking aids
• Rear view parking camera

On top of these things, the latest Discovery Sport also incorporated the tech from its sibling Evoque. Using a switch, the conventional rear-view mirror turns into a digital display that shows the images from the rear-facing camera mounted on the car’s roof. This gives a wider angle and unobstructed view of the vehicle’s behind.

In addition, the ClearSight ground-view tech allows the driver to see through the bonnet and look at the position of the wheels in correlation to off-road obstacles. These added technology-based safety features can ensure better driving assistance and safety to passengers.

With the combination of luxurious look with off-road capabilities, sleek and ergonomic interior design, and advanced tech features, you can never go wrong with the 2020 Land Discovery Sport. Although it's a little bit more expensive than the other SUVs in the market like BMW X3 and Mercedez-Benz GLC, it is still safe to say that you can count on Land Rover’s offering in terms of durability and technology.

Still in doubt? What about taking a test drive of the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020 model today and see for yourself!

2020 Land Discovery Sport price in Philippines

Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dynamic S 2.0L Diesel	P 4.79 Million
Land Rover Discovery Sport S 2.0L Diesel	P 4.49 Million
Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 2.0 Petrol	P 4.49 Million

 

2020 Land Discovery Sport colour optioins

*The new Land Rover Discovery Sport is said to be available in Solid color options include Fuji White, Firenze Red, and Narvik Black and in Metallic paint choices which are Byron Blue, Eiger Grey, Indus Silver, Portofino Blue, Rosello Red, Santorini Black, and Yulong White.

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