Available only in Dynamic From Engine options for the trim, 2024 Discovery Sport include the same 2.0-litre petrol engine with 245 bhp and 365 Nm of peak torque, while the 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel develops 201 bhp and 430 Nm of peak torque. Both units come with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Speaking about the launch, Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India said, “The new Discovery Sport Versatile in design and suitable for active families who love to hit the road while immersed in luxury. It is a characterful, modern, compact SUV with a versatile interior, wide capacity as well as intuitive technology, providing utmost comfort and safety on every journey for the family.”
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a nip and tuck on its exterior. This includes the grille, lower body sills and lower bumper, all finished in gloss black. The gloss black detailing extends to the wheel arches, along with the three-line signature of the front air intake giving it a distinctive look. The SUV also gets new 19-inch diamond-turned finish alloy wheels, while Land Rover has added a new Veresin Blue color option.
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The cabin has seen more extensive updates on the 2024 Discovery Sport, with the old screen being replaced with a new 11.4-inch curved glass display for the infotainment system. The center console has been redesigned for a more minimalist look like the Range Rover and Defender models. The unit gets the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system with shortcut keys for major controls and functions on the sidebar. Land Rover says this ensures access to 90 percent of functions with two taps from the home screen.
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The 2024 Discovery Sport comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, a 12-volt power socket in the second row and loadspace with two USB-C chargers in each row, and climate control for third-row occupants. The SUV also comes with a new gear shifter with Shadow Oak trim around the unit. It also features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel and duoleather interior with two color options.
Other features include a PM 2.5 filtration air purifier, a panoramic sunroof, as well as 3D surround cameras and ClearSight Ground View, which provides a view under the bonnet of the vehicle. The new Discovery Sport features ClearSight rearview mirror with IRVM that acts as a rear camera screen. The SUV is available as a seven-seater and comes with 40:20:40 split functionality, allowing a 24-seat configuration. With all the seats folded it makes way for 1,794 mm of cargo space.
First publication date: 16 January 2024, 13:04 PM IST