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All you need to know about the Land Rover Discovery Sport

The Discovery Sport is locally manufactured in India and positioned as the entry-level model in the Discovery line-up.
3 min read6 Mar '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
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All you need to know about the Land Rover Discovery Sport

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the entry-level model in the manufacturer’s Discovery line-up. Introduced in 2015 as a replacement for the Freelander, the Discovery Sport received a facelift in 2020, followed by regular updates to keep it relevant among popular rivals such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the Discovery Sport, covering its price, engine specifications, features and more.

What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport price in India?

The ex-showroom price is Rs 63.37 lakh

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is offered in India in a single, fully loaded Dynamic SE trim, available with both turbo-petrol and diesel options. It is locally assembled in India and priced at Rs 63.37 lakh ex-showroom for both powertrain options.

What engines are offered with the Land Rover Discovery Sport?

It’s available with petrol and diesel engine options and an AWD setup

All you need to know about the Land Rover Discovery Sport

As mentioned earlier, the Discovery Sport is available with a choice of two engines: a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol that produces 250hp and 365Nm and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel mill that puts out 204hp and 430Nm. Both come with mild-hybrid assist and are paired with an automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels (AWD).

While the top speed of both versions is electronically limited to 209kph, the 0-100kph timings differ. The petrol is quicker to sprint from a standstill to 100kph in a claimed 8.1 seconds, while the diesel takes 8.9 seconds. 

Which is bigger, the Discovery or the Discovery Sport?

The Discovery is bigger than the Discovery Sport

All you need to know about the Land Rover Discovery Sport

Here are the dimensions of both Land Rover models:

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Discovery: Dimensions
Discovery Sport
Discovery
Difference
Length (mm)
4,597
4,956
-359
Width (mm)
2,069
2,073
-4
Height (mm)
1,727
1,888
-161
Wheelbase (mm)
2,741
2,923
-182

The Discovery Sport is smaller overall in all dimensions – length, height, width and wheelbase – than the Discovery, as shown in the table above. Therefore, while both SUVs come with three rows of seating, the Discovery allows for a more spacious cabin.

What features does the Land Rover Discovery Sport get?

Gets dual digital screens, dual-zone AC, panoramic glass roof and more

All you need to know about the Land Rover Discovery Sport

The Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with all-LED lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels, headlight washers and powered and heated outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs). Inside, it features a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, an 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 14-speaker Meridian sound system. It is also equipped with a fixed panoramic glass roof, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate and 14-way powered front seats with heating and ventilation, along with a memory function for the driver’s seat.

Its safety suite comprises 7 airbags, a digital inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, an electronic parking brake and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). 

What are the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s rivals in India?

Discovery Sport serves as an alternative to 5-seater luxury SUVs in India

The Land Rover Discovery Sport locks horns with luxury SUVs such as the Audi Q5 (Rs 63.75 lakh to Rs 64.90 lakh), Volvo XC60 (Rs 68.90 lakh), BMW X3 (Rs 72.50 lakh to Rs 74.50 lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (Rs 75.50 lakh) in India. With a price of Rs 63.37 lakh, it undercuts all its rivals.

All prices are ex-showroom, India, as of March 6, 2026. 

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