Land Rover Discovery Sport

This article is about the smaller version of the Discovery. For the larger, original model, see Land Rover Discovery.

Land Rover Discovery Sport
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover
Model codeL550
Production2014–present
Assembly
DesignerGerry McGovern
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformJLR D8[1] (2014-2019)
Jaguar Land Rover Premium Transverse Architecture (2019-present)
RelatedRange Rover Evoque
Jaguar E-Pace
Tata Harrier[2]
Tata Safari[3]
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,741 mm (107.9 in)[4]
Length4,590 mm (180.7 in) (pre-facelift)[4]
4,597 mm (181.0 in) (facelift)
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in) (pre-facelift)[4]
1,905 mm (75.0 in) (facelift)
Height1,724 mm (67.9 in) (pre-facelift)[4]
1,727 mm (68.0 in) (facelift)
Kerb weight1,744–1,839 kg (3,845–4,054 lb)[5]
Chronology
PredecessorLand Rover Freelander

The Land Rover Discovery Sport (internal code L550) is a compact luxury crossover SUV[6][7] produced by British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover since 2014, under their Land Rover marque,[8] and since 2017 their best-selling model.[9]

Introduced in late 2014,[10] it replaces the Freelander in a revised Land Rover range of vehicles, with Discovery joining Range Rover as a sub-brand.[11][10] Contrary to its predecessor, the slightly larger car is also available in a seven seat layout.

The pre-facelift Discovery Sport is based on the JLR D8/LR-MS platform, customised for off-road applications, and is powered by a range of four cylinder petrol and diesel engines.[10][12] It is the first Discovery introduced with a unibody structure.

Land Rover described the facelifted Discovery Sport as being based on the JLR PTA platform, a rebrand of the D8. It is also used by the Jaguar E-Pace and L551 version of Range Rover Evoque.

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