Land rover discovery sport cars for sale in south africa. Find a new or used land rover discovery sport for sale in perth, wa. On top gear land rovers first appeared on top gear in episode 10 of series two, for a reliability challenge. Arrange a test drive through your nearest retailer. Richard takes the new range rover sport out for a test drive which includes a lot of mud, water and some very steep hills. In the first show of the new series, chris evans takes the dodge viper acr to the home of top gun in nevada to battle sabine schmitz in a chevrolet corvette z06.
Its optimised geometry coupled with unique land rover technologies ensure it delivers classleading. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Last time it was a bmw on a beach, now its a land rover discovery sport question. It was first produced in 2005 and is a variation on the range rover. Noble chrome plated mirror covers are among the exterior accessories designed to enhance discovery sports exterior styling. I have been incredibly satisfied with the capabilities and amenities of the car. Defender, discovery, discovery sport, range rover sport, range rover, range rover velar and range rover evoque each define the worlds suv sectors, with 80 per cent of this model range exported to over 100 countries.
Inside, land rover designers provided a modernized dose of top level suvluxury, and seating for up to seven. Use the configurator to design your perfect discovery sport. Its then up to the stig to test out the sport part of the range. No longer does a unibody chassis live on a separate frame, resulting in an obese kerbweight and predictably agricultural dynamics. Nov 17, 2016 the discovery takes the place of the outgoing lr4, replacing the ruggedly styled suv with a more curved, modern look that matches the smaller discovery sport and, tangentially, the land rover. Richard travels to switzerland to find the maddest car ever made. Five years after launch, the discovery sport remains land rover s bestselling car. Land rover discovery sport sidelines the range rover. Discovery sport features two usb ports and a 12v power socket inside the cubby box. I was aware of tire punctures during top gear shoot which is not uncommon during heavy duty. Yep, while it may seem like theres an evoque on every middleclass street corner, its the more utilitarian sibling thats the most popular with punters worldwide. To ensure that youre always in the optimum gear maximising fuel efficiency and acceleration discovery sports 9speed automatic transmission has closely spaced ratios. It takes towing capability to a new level, with a capacity of up to 3,500kg 2 and a suite of features available to help make towing effortless and assured. The range rover sport is a car manufactured by british auto company, land rover.
For 2020, land rover introduces a few updates for the discovery, the companys midsize suv. Rear passengers can access a 12v power socket and two usb charging points to top up their devices battery life, and can readily view tablets with the click and go system. James may destroyed 11 wheels during top gears range rover. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2017 land rover discovery sport suv. It takes towing capability to a new level, with a capacity of up to 3,500kg 1 and a suite of features available to help make towing effortless and assured. Tank vs range rover challenge part 2 top gear youtube. Topgear 2020 land rover discovery sport now in malaysia. Certified 2019 land rover discovery sport hse luxury. Jeremy clarkson never liked the land rover discovery and finds that, while things have improved with the new model, hed still rather own a volvo xc90. Bbc two top gear, series 20, episode 6, new range rover. Select up to three land rover vehicles and compare them side by side.
Distinct contours, perfectly balanced proportions and characteristic design cues distinguish discovery sport. Range rover sport top gear wiki fandom powered by wikia. Directed by brian klein, richard heeley, ben humepaton. Land rover discovery sport news and information autoblog. Dec 11, 2017 what you do in the woods is your affair. Now based on the allaluminium architecture of the range rover, the discovery mkv has extra subframes to support standard seating for seven and a weight drop of an entirely significant 480kg. The land rover discovery sport is the british brands bestselling car by quite some way. Its basically the new freelander a car thats been around some 17 years, spanning two generations and justifies its new name with a handful of clever.
Spacious, offering 7seats and with go anywhere ability and good onroad manners, its easy to see why the land rover discovery sport is an evergreen favourite. The land rover discovery sport is the brands entrylevel luxury suv, below the mechanically related evoque in price. Jeremy goes to scotland to road test the new land rover discovery by attempting to drive the discovery to the top of the mountain called mount cnoc an fhreiceadain. Power is sent to all four wheels through a ninespeed automatic transmission. The fifth series of top gear aired during 2004 and consisted of 9 episodes, beginning on 24 october and concluding on 26 december. The series was subsequently followed by a best of top gear special, which aired on 2 january 2005, and charted the best moments from series 4 and 5. The range rover sport was first featured on top gear during episode 1 of series six, where it was used by jeremy clarkson to evade the gunsight of a british challenger ii tank similar to a test on the lotus elise, where it had to evade an apache. Land rovers first appeared on top gear in episode 10 of series two, for a reliability challenge. Used land rover range rover for sale in augusta, ga edmunds. Disco climbing challenge part 1 top gear bbc youtube. Top gear clarkson climbs a scottish mountain tv episode. The tworow crossover is more practical than the evoque, helping to keep up. The land rover discovery sport internal code l550 is a compact luxury crossover suv produced by british automotive company jaguar land rover under their land rover marque, and since 2017 their bestselling model. On tarmac, gravel, sand or snow, all terrain progress control atpc acts much like a lowspeed cruise control, helping the driver to maintain full concentration on steering and finding a path through obstacles.
Its optimised geometry coupled with unique land rover technologies ensure it delivers classleading allterrain capabilities. Land rover discovery vs land rover discovery sport cargurus. All photos used are of their respective owners and will be credited where possible. Its the newest and will also be the cheapest land rover to buy when it goes on sale. Offer applies to selected new and demonstrator land rover discovery, discovery sport, range rover evoque, range rover sport excluding svr, range rover velar excluding svad models sold and delivered between 010420 and 300620, while stocks last. Also, richard hammond marks the imminent demise of the legendary land rover defender with a heart stopping attempt to drive one straight up the side of a dam. Actual rates and payments of closedend lease may vary. With land rover at its heart, the discovery sport is more than adept in the most challenging conditions. All thats left is for jeremy to reach the summit the only way he knows how. Land rover is a british car manufacturer based in gaydon, warwickshire, united kingdom. From engine to dimensions, learn everything you need to know about land rover s sports suv. In one of jeremys toughest car challenges, how will the land rover discovery cope going where no car has gone before. And yet here i stand looking at the new disco sport, trying to figure out what really has changed unlike the 2020 evoque, which has gained quite a bit of size and space, the disco sport rides. That means its lighter, but not light pushing over 2.
The profits we make from it go back to bbc programmemakers to help fund great new bbc programmes. Gear changes are almost imperceptible and shift schedules intelligently adapt to your driving style. Jeremy clarkson tests the new phaeton, volkswagens first highend luxury saloon. Drive a land rover discovery to the top of cnoc an fhreiceadain in scotland find the craziest car in the world top gear survey 2004 results. The somewhat busy dash design includes deeply hooded gauges to limit glare. Land rover discovery sport for sale perth wa carsguide. Clarkson also hasnt changed his mind that much on the land rover s ride quality though that does mean the land rover is one of the most comfortable cars he has ever driven. Obtain a quote on the land rover vehicle of your choosing from your closest retailer.
Richard hammond and the stig test the all new range rover sport around a race track homepage. Since 1948 land rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true breadth of capability across the model range. Matt leblanc tackles wildest morocco in somersets finest offroader, the ariel nomad. I have a new land rover discovery sport and i live in noosa. We spoke with land rover, who also insist that no wheels were broken in the top gear test.
The downsized discovery is the most affordable model to wear the. It manages to blend the unrivalled offroad ability and toughness of the companys previous 4x4s with a considerably better onroad driving. The latest land rover discovery is the most capable yet. Initially it contained the same engine as the freelander 2, the ford ecoboost four cylinder 2. Its far better than a big range rover, which can crash into potholes occasionally. Bbc autos discovery sport is land rovers new middle child.
New discovery sport sports suv overview land rover. James may looks at the new cadillac 16, and five disabled drivers compete to see who is the fastest on the top gear. Looking ahead, the discovery is also in line to receive land rover s plugin hybrid technology, which is already available in the p400ebadged variants of the range rover and the range rover sport. Here are the fastest cars of top gear series 27 mclaren, ferrari, lotus, dallara and something called a tesla clarkson drives the vw golf gti w12 series 10, episode 1. Get a personalized quote by land rover financial services. The challenge was successfully completed with some difficulties and the land rover generally gained praise. Disco climbing challenge part 3 top gear bbc youtube. Save money on used 2017 land rover discovery sport suv models near you.
With accessories like the foldable pet carrier, you can customise discovery sports interior and loadspace to meet all of your needs. Aug 06, 2014 no money from the licence fee was used to create this website. Discovery not only looks truly at home in the city, but also drives impeccably offroad. I feel certain that the new discovery sport can match or top the freelander in offroad athleticism, but ill always have a soft spot in my heart for land rovers squarejawed little fighter. Land rover discovery sport 2015 perfect for jimis hairdo, but no good for crosstown traffic. And the leatherclad seats are more supportive with a wider range of adjustments. The land rover range rover sport svr is the highest form of this onroadoffroad combination thanks to its supercharged v8, advanced fulltime 4wd system, air suspension, and highperformance. The range rover sport was first featured on top gear during episode 1 of series six, where it was used by jeremy clarkson to evade the gunsight of a british challenger ii tank similar to a test on the lotus elise, where it had to evade an apache attack helicopter.
Land rover just announced its new electrified 2020 discovery sport suv to the world. With jeremy clarkson, richard hammond, james may, ben collins. The cabin has a more open feel than that of the discovery. It may seem early to be unveiling a completely new discovery sport just five years after the last, but with land rover angling for complete hybridization of its lineup, the change was a necessary evil. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Land rover was founded in 1948 in the united kingdom. Apple carplay, android auto, and blindspot monitoring now come standard and a new landmark. Disco climbing challenge part 2 top gear bbc youtube. Meanwhile, james may makes a rare trip to the top gear track to test the brand new, 500 horsepower mercedesamg gt. A pretty thorough rework of the audi q5 frequent bestseller in its segment, peon to the middleoftheroad midsized suv and general wall of usefulness. Land rover promises luxurious treatment and offroad capability, and the 2020 discovery sport brings these qualities to the masses. The discovery sport replaces the freelander and is available in four variations with very different features. New discovery sport explore suv features land rover.
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