The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Adds Style And A Hybrid Model
UPDATE 6/7/2019: Land Rover incorrectly announced the initial combined horsepower rating for the Discovery Sport's hybrid powertrain, which actually makes 286 hp versus the 296 hp we first reported. This story has been updated to address that correction. For 2020, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers an optional 48-volt hybrid system. The downsized Disco receives updated exterior and interior styling that better mimics its bigger brother, the Land Rover Discovery. Other interesting new features are massaging front seats, wireless charging, optional 21-inch wheels, and the use of sustainable interior materials. In addition to the newly standard 246-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, the Discovery Sport is now available with a hybrid powertrain. The setup includes a 48-volt hybrid system that operates as a belt-driven motor generation, as seen on the 2020 Range Rover Evoque. It combines with the standard turbocharged four-cylinder for a total output of 286 horsepower. The company says that the gasoline engine shuts off at speeds under 11 mph and that energy in the underfloor battery pack is stored during deceleration and redeployed during acceleration. The 2020 Disco Sport continues Land Rover's longstanding tradition of off-road capability.
Paired with Adaptive Dynamics, which provides continuously variable suspension damping, the technology endows the Range Rover with an uncannily smooth ride3. Acoustic-laminated windshield and side door glass help make the Range Rover exceptionally quiet. Coupled with the versatile full-time 4WD system with dual-range transfer case, fully automatic Terrain Response 2 analyzes road conditions and automatically selects the most effective vehicle settings for the 4WD, stability and traction control and other parameters3. The Range Rover offers a maximum water wading depth of 35.4-inches, a 7.8-inch increase over the previous-generation model3. Legroom in the Range Rover rear seat extends to nearly 40-inches, a 4.7-inch increase over the older model. An Individualized Rear Seating package provides the ultimate in rear seat luxury, rivaling the world's finest luxury sedans. The Range Rover exclusive offers high-end surround-sound audio systems from the renowned British audiophile brand, Meridian. Planned for a mid-year introduction, the Range Rover will offer Enhanced Parking Aids to bolster the already-available Parallel Park feature3. New optional Lane Departure will use a forward-looking camera to monitor the vehicle's position between lane markings3. The Lane Departure Warning system provides haptic feedback through the steering wheel should the driver begin to move out of lane without using a turn signal. The same camera is used for the Traffic Sign Recognition system, which identifies speed limit signs and a variety of other warning and information signs3. 1 All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary. 2 Price shown is MSRP. 895 destination and delivery fee. Excludes taxes, title, license, other local fees and optional equipment. Actual price set by retailer. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.
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