2018 DISCOVERY SPORT VS RIVALS

DISCOVERY SPORT COMBINES REFINED MANNERS WITH REAL OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is one of the most appealing SUVs in its compact luxury class, capable of hauling a family of seven around town, across the country, or for that matter up the side of a mountain in absolute

To help you figure out how the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport stacks up next to its premium-branded competitors, we’ve put together a simple, straightforward, point-form list of key standard features and specifications (plus options) from the base trim levels of its closest challengers, including the Acura RDX, Lexus NX, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60, and BMW X3, so go ahead and make your own decision about which compact luxury SUV best suits your family’s needs:

ROOMY INTERIOR PROVIDES MOST PASSENGER AND CARGO CAPACITY

The Discovery Sport’s unmistakable Land Rover styling and rugged good looks endow it with immediate respect, but you don’t have to tell anyone that it’s also one of the most affordable SUVs in its class. It’s one of the most comfortable too, thanks to standard partial leather seating and one of the more spacious cabins in the class, not to mention it’s the only compact luxury SUV with available three-row, seven-passenger seating.

LAND ROVER GOES THE EXTRA MILE WHEN IT COMES TO ADVANCED DRIVER SAFETY

Thanks to more available advanced driver assistance systems than any competitor, Discovery Sport owners can enjoy the ease of automatically dimming high beams and dynamic cruise control when on the highway, or the peace of mind that comes from autonomous emergency braking and blindspot warning with lane departure assist, but its traffic sign recognition will also point out when the speed limit has been reduced (amongst other warnings), which improves safety and could even save you money, while the Discovery Sport also has an available driver condition monitor that notices if you’re getting drowsy and then prompts you to pull over to take a rest.

STRONG PERFORMANCE COMBINES WITH COMPETITIVE FUEL ECONOMY

A sporty standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers strong performance and great fuel economy, the latter thanks in part to a nine-speed automatic transmission (for the most forward gears in its class), plus a standard Eco mode and auto start/stop that shuts the engine off when it would otherwise be idling, while performance improves via standard paddle shifters and Dynamic sport mode.

The Discovery Sport also gets standard Snow and Off-Road modes, the latter denoting its ability off-road. True to Land Rover’s heritage, it’s the only 4x4-capable SUV in its class, making it the ideal family adventure vehicle. Whether setting off on a summer wilderness camping trip or merely hitting the slopes mid-winter, you can be confident a sudden deluge or snowstorm won’t leave you stuck in the mud or deep snow. It’s even more capable for towing a trailer than most of its rivals.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES SET THE DISCOVERY SPORT APART

Superb interior quality and an impressive array of standard and optional features combine with some impressive technologies. For instance, the Discovery Sport’s standard infotainment touchscreen is one of the largest in its class at 8.0 inches, which means you’ll benefit from an expansive rearward view through its backup camera, while it’s also the only vehicle in this group with standard rear parking sensors, improving safety further, plus the side mirrors automatically fold inward when parked, making it easier to get past in a narrow parking spot. 

LOADS OF STANDARD FEATURES COMBINE FOR GREAT VALUE

As mentioned earlier, value for money makes the Discovery Sport one of the more appealing compact luxury SUVs in its class. Despite having such a reasonable starting price of just $43,500, standard features not yet mentioned include pushbutton ignition, an electromechanical parking brake, rain-sensing wipers, powered front seats, 10 premium audio speakers, three USB charging ports, and much more.

There’s a lot more to the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport than we can show you here, so make sure to arrange a test drive by contacting Land Rover Vancouver at (604) 738-5577 or come visit the showroom at 1730 Burrard Street, Vancouver.