Available in two variants - the 5-seater and the 5+2 seating high-spec, the Discovery Sport R-Dynamic variants are priced at RM379,800 and RM409,800 respectively (Peninsular Malaysia; excluding road tax and insurance).
Interested parties can register for a test drive at their preferred Jaguar Land Rover showroom via this link: Book a Land Rover Test Drive
All vehicles distributed by Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia are compatible with the Malaysian climate, environment, fuel quality and meet the Malaysian emission standards.
All Land Rover vehicles distributed by authorised dealers also come with ‘Land Rover Care’ programme which is based on whichever comes first i.e. a 5-year Warranty or 150,000km, 5-year Servicing or 65,000km and 3-year Roadside Assistance.
New design cues include a sportier silhouette and a bolder front fascia.
It has new signature LED headlamps and tail lights, alongside a new front grille and bumpers while maintaining the Land Rover’s trademark design which includes a prominent clamshell bonnet, rising beltline and a tapered roof.
To improve the driving experience, it has a new power transfer feature called the Driveline Disconnect, which has been employed into the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system.
This feature works by disconnecting the drive of the front axle to the rear wheels under steady state cruising, thereby reducing frictional losses and re-engaging AWD in less than 500 milliseconds.
In addition, the Terrain Response 2 is now also made as a standard feature on the new Discovery Sport.
Terrain 2 Response allows a simple twist of the dial to optimise performance on different surfaces for better traction and control.
Each driving mode tunes the response of the throttle, brakes, differentials, and transmission to deliver premium handling.
Drivers can select Comfort, Sand, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud & Ruts or activate the Auto mode which will automatically adjusts its torque delivery to suit the terrain.
The powertain is the 2.0L turbocharged Ingenium Petrol engine, mated to the ZF nine-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the ClearSight Ground View, Land Rover’s world-first technology is a new feature which provides drivers with a clear virtual view of the ground in assisting them to navigate through rough terrains, park in tight spaces and to avoid side kerbs on the road.
There is also a 10-inch high definition Touch Pro infotainment system which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and allows you to pinch zoom and swipe, as well as customise your home screen with wallpaper and add widgets.
The system also allows the driver to control the climate system and Terrain Response 2.
The Interactive Driver Display has also been fitted as standard with a 12-inch high-definition screen that displays multiple driving information, entertainment and active safety data, which includes navigation, phone and media.
Also available is a Generation 2 Head-Up Display which presents a greater amount of key information in high-resolution and full-colour graphics such as vehicle speed, gear position and navigation directions on the windscreen – to make journeys safer by helping drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
The new Discovery Sport also introduces wireless device charging, with a charging mat located below the centre console.
Safety features include seven airbags – driver and passenger airbags, knee airbags, side curtain and thorax airbag, a front and rear parking aid, High-speed Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Driver Condition Monitor as well as the 360-degree Surround Camera that has Wade Sensing features.
