2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport review

1. Capacious interior  

The 2017 Discovery Sport is definitely the kind of crossover SUV that’s bigger on the inside. In standard configuration you get five seats inside, with 42 inches of front row legroom and 37.3 inches of second row legroom. Additionally, an extra third-row seat can be equipped to bring capacity up to seven. Regardless of how many people you have onboard, you’ll all enjoy standard comfort features like dual-zone automatic climate control and partial leather upholstery. 

2. Useful cargo capacity 

As your passengers get comfortable, open the trunk and you’ll find more than enough space to fit everybody’s luggage. 32 cu-ft of cargo volume is available behind the rear seats, meaning the weekly grocery shopping can be swallowed up with space to spare. For transporting larger items, the rear seats are 60/40 split folding, increasing capacity to 66.9 cu-ft. A hands-free power liftgate is also standard on HSE models upwards to help with loading and unloading. 

3. Stacked feature list 

Regardless of which trim level you select, your 2017 Discovery Sport will be loaded up with tech and luxury equipment. Base SE models include Bluetooth® connectivity, rear parking sensors, and a ten-speaker sound system. The HSE trim adds a panoramic sunroof and full leather upholstery, and can also be equipped with numerous option packages. These include the Entertainment Pack, with a 17-speaker Meridian^™ sound system, an upgraded InControl^®  Touch Pro infotainment system with ten-inch touchscreen display, and onboard Wi-Fi.

4. Good all-weather and all-terrain capabilities  

For dealing with tough weather conditions and exploring off the beaten track, the 2017 Discovery Sport is kitted out with advanced off-road features. All models come with all-wheel-drive, the Terrain Response^® system for tackling different surfaces, and All-Terrain Progress Control for maintaining slow and steady speed in tricky conditions. Hill Descent Control^®, Hill Start Assist, and Gradient Release Control are also included on all 2017 Discovery Sport models. 

5. Wealth of driver convenience technologies available 

To make your everyday journeys as relaxing as possible, the 2017 Discovery Sport has numerous option packages with an array of driver convenience features available to be equipped. HSE models can be had with the Vision Assist package with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view camera system, as well as the Driver Assist Plus package with lane departure warning. To round it all off, the HUD and Parking Assist package includes a heads-up display and automated parking system.