SOFT LANDING

City slicker by day, off-road warrior by weekend: Land Rover's Discovery Sport tackles it all.

- Kurt Morris

The Land Rover Discovery Sport occupies a fascinating niche within the brand’s lineup. Originally christened the Freelander, it transitioned into the Discovery Sport, aiming to capture the essence of Land Rover’s adventurous spirit in a more compact and accessible package.

The Freelander itself deserves a round of applause for its robust platform — a testament to Land Rover engineering that has gone on to become a very successful foundation for its parent company, Tata Motors. Even today, the Freelander platform underpins several Tata Motors SUVs, a true mark of its strength and versatility.

So, the Discovery Sport inherits not just the name change from its predecessor, but also its solid underpinnings. This lineage ensures the Discovery Sport carries the Land Rover DNA within its core, offering the brand’s legendary off-road capability and luxurious touches in a more affordable package.

However, Land Rover’s undeniable association with the luxurious Range Rover has, at times, overshadowed the Discovery Sport’s potential. This is a car that deserves far more attention — a capable and versatile SUV packed with features, offered at a competitive price point. Let’s delve deeper and explore why Discovery Sport shouldn’t be flying under the radar anymore. We’ll uncover the hidden gem within the Land Rover family, a perfect blend of practicality, affordability, and Land Rover’s unwavering commitment to adventure.