Land Rover’s Discovery is no random name, it’s a line with a long established history and it’s primarily known for one thing – its excellent off-road performance. Few other brands have managed to beat Land Rover’s offering in this market throughout the years, and the company has established a very strong name for itself thanks to this line alone. And yet, with more recent additions to the line, a rather interesting trend can be observed – the line is also starting to get recognition among everyday drivers who primarily go on road trips around town, something perfectly valid for the 2015 Discovery Sport as well.
One thing that the 2015 Discovery Sport immediately strikes with is its attractive price – compared to other popular off-road vehicles by Land Rover, the roughly $40,000 price tag of the 2015 Discovery Sport is actually remarkably good, considering what the vehicle brings to the table.
The exterior of the Sport has been redesigned for the 2015 edition, with a more forward inclined angular design; some critics have pointed out that the new design of the Discovery Sport is quite reminiscent of that of the Ford Explorer, and it’s definitely true in some regards. However, Land Rover don’t seem to be targeting the Explorer in particular with their new release, so it’s hard to say if the similarities were intentional in any way.
The fact that the model has been made noticeably bigger than previous entries in the line seemingly hasn’t affected its popularity with urban drivers, and if anything, some buyers seem to enjoy the more aggressive look that the new 2015 edition of the Discovery Sport has. The appearance also matches what’s on the inside, as the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with a 240 horsepower engine, providing excellent acceleration and great performance in tough off-road conditions.
Reviewers have been fond of the overall level of control that the vehicle offers as well, and its nine-speed transmission should be enough to give a fine grip over the engine, getting the most out of its performance during every mile of the ride.
There has been an increased use of gadgets in the interior as well, with advanced climate control, parking sensors in the rearview camera system, and more. This has been a more general trend in the designs of Land Rover’s vehicles over the recent years, as the company has been getting more and more fond of using technology more actively in their designs. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that either, as it can match the preferences of the crowd that the Discovery Sport is aimed at, especially those who like to squeeze more out of their vehicles than the average driver.