The new Land Rover Discovery Sport touts a versatile and capable premium compact SUV featuring a 5+2 seating on a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs.
The Discovery Sport’s progressive new design optimises volume, proportions and stance.
Its design leadership combines engineering integrity which results in a dynamic profile, the ultimate use of interior space and 5+2 seating configurability.
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The spirit of adventure is reflected in Discovery Sport’s interior, which has been designed with customers at its core.
It features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic to reflect the premium design of the exterior, while the core Discovery value of versatility is evident everywhere.
Storage solutions are integrated into the cabin and up to four 12V power points and six USB charging sockets can be specified for all three rows of seating, allowing multiple electronic devices to be charged simultaneously.
An all-new multi-link rear axle not only provides engaging driving dynamics but it also provides ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row.
Coupled with supple long-travel suspension, the innovative rear axle also ensures the Discovery Sport is comfortable, refined and rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the breadth of all-terrain capability for which Land Rover is world-renowned.
In fact, with good approach, departure and breakover angles, Terrain Response technology, and the ability to wade to 600mm, Discovery Sport offers class-leading capability in all conditions.
Safety has been a key priority in the development of the new Discovery Sport, resulting in a first-in-class pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and a state-of-the-art bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
This represents a fraction of the advanced equipment available in Discovery Sport, which also includes an all-new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard tilt-and-slide row-two seating for maximum interior configurability.
The new Discovery Sport will be equipped with the powerful and refined 2.2-litre SD4 turbodiesel engine producing 190PS featuring stop-start technology, high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy.
Transmission for the Malaysian variants are likely to be the nine-speed automatic.
For more information about Land Rover models, log on to the Land Rover Malaysia website.
