2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Detailed Review

The Land Rover Discovery Sport was released to the public in 2014 and is still in production today. It succeeded the Freelander in a redesigned Land Rover lineup, with Discovery joining Range Rover as a sub-brand. Although the Freelander model series had been a successful means for Land Rover to enter the medium SUV market, the firm thought that the Freelander brand was tainted with memories of unreliability and that the Discovery brand was more satisfactory.

The pre-facelift Discovery Sport is built on the JLR D8/LR-MS platform, which is also utilized in the Jaguar E-pace and the L551 version of the Range Rover Evoque. The Land Rover Discovery Sport received a facelift in 2019 that was built on an all-new Jaguar Land Rover Premium Transverse Architecture (PTA) chassis.

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is available in a single engine; a 2.0 L (Petrol) mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Grades

1. SE- This grade comes with a Santorini black contrast roof, heated windscreen, heated front & rear seats, heated leather steering wheel, side vents, Meridian audio system, 380W & subwoofers, gesture tailgate, speed-compensated volume control, and Bluetooth connectivity.
2. HSE- This grade has Sirius XM satellite & HD Radio, climate control, 20-inch alloy wheels, front & rear badging, head-up display, parallel & perpendicular park assist, third-row ventilation, Auto high-beam assist, and Traffic sign recognition.
3. HSE LUXURY- This grade boasts 825W subwoofers, Meridian Audio system, Narvik black side fender vent, 20-inch alloy wheels, autonomous emergency braking, reverse traffic detection, heated windscreen, third-row air vent, and heated front & rear seats.

Interior

Legroom & Space

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport cabin is stylish and comfy.

The first row features lots of headroom and legroom, as well as seats that can recline and give lumbar support. The second row is also very spacious, with plenty of knee and headroom.

The optional third row of seats is designed especially for children because adults will find it exceedingly tight due to limited headroom and legroom.

Cabin Storage

In the first row of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, there are two cupholders, a center console, a glovebox compartment, and door pockets. The second row has two cupholders on the centered armrest as well as door pockets.

Boot Space

The load capacity of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is 34.6 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 62.7 cubic feet with them folded. Its tailgate is electronically operated, which is quite convenient when your hands are full of cargo.

Exterior

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport has an elegant exterior design that mixes the durability of a classic SUV with new visual elements. It commands attention on the road thanks to its dominating front grille with a honeycomb pattern and the Land Rover emblem. LED tail lights and fog lights added to the lower fascia enhance the overall appearance.

The rear sports a sloping roofline with a lip spoiler, which adds to the sportiness of the vehicle. At the bottom of the bumper, a diffuser with twin exhaust pipes can be seen.

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Safety Features

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport features SRS Airbags, Curtain airbags, DCS and TCS, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Pre-crash Safety System, Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Pedestrian Warning, Lane Departure Alert, Frontal Collision Warning, Automatic High Beam, Run Flat tires, Active Roll Stabilization, and Electronic Damping Control.

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Fuel Consumption

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 L petrol engine consumption-  10.5 km/l on average

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Acceleration

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 L petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 8.0 secs

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Fuel Tank Capacity: 65 liters

Ground Clearance

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a ground clearance of 8.3 inches.

Service Intervals

Minor Service: At 5,000 km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, and Engine Oil.

Major Service: At 10,000km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, ATF Filter, Cabin Filter, Plugs, Front Brake Pads, Rear Brake Pads, ATF Oil, and Engine Oil.

Spare Parts and Availability

Service parts are moderately priced and available in major towns in Kenya. Body parts are expensive and mostly available in Nairobi

Stability And Handling

On and off the road, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport features exceptional handling and stability.

This SUV’s steering wheel is extremely responsive, particularly when approaching steep corners or curves at high speeds.

Its suspension technology is capable of protecting cabin occupants from vibrations or noises caused by uneven road surfaces.

This vehicle also has an anti-lock braking system and active roll stabilization, which help the vehicle to be exceptionally stable regardless of the road surface or weather conditions.

Reliability

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a very reliable vehicle, but it must be serviced and maintained on a regular basis in order to perform effectively.

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, like any other car, has flaws. Transmission hesitation or jerking during acceleration is a common complaint from owners.

Refer to the Land Rover Discovery Sport buyer guide for a thorough dependability report. We also urge that you always follow the instructions in the owner’s manual.

Resale Value: Average

Land Rover Discovery Sport Competitors: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes Benz GLE, Volvo XC60, Lexus NX, and Mercedes Benz GLB.

What we like about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities.

Plenty of passenger and cargo space

Dapper looks

Luxurious cabin

What we don’t

Cramped third-row

Below-average fuel economy

Conclusion

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport distinguishes itself from the competition with its genuine off-road capability, majestic exterior design, and sumptuous cabin.