LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT IS SURPRISINGLY GOOD!

Oliver Lawson reviews the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. A utilitarian, four wheel drive crossover that is equally at home in the city or on the Yorkshire moors!
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[@Christian6AT]

Such a good underrated KZbin channel, loving the content keep it going!

[@hefilump]

Not sure why you kept going on about it being slow - it's not a sports car and you can't do more than 70 anyway (legally). It will shift off the line OK and 50 - 70 is perfectly good. You don't buy this sort of car to do drag racing so a non issue really.

[@nexp19disc0xxlagproduction8]

Defiantly fast enough. Easily hit 200 kph on the autobahn in Germany

[@computingananswer766]

Agreed, this Ollie bloke is just embarrassing himself with the 117 mph statement. A fool that has nice camera angles but has no real appreciation for the vehichle he is reviewing. First and last video that I'll watch from this low brow boy racer.

[@u087183]

I own a Freelander 2, 2015 model. I feel LandRover has become “too rounded and curvy” in their new designs. For me a LandRover has to be the boxy, rugged, utility vehicle. But still my favourite car brand.

[@Andrescafu]

Excellent Vehicle , I've got one last year . Yes is slow to take off but is so comfortable on the road and off-road , seems like nothing can stop it . Only issue that I found and still experience is with the media system ; it gets stock and you must reset the car for 5 min to get it back to work . Land Rover update the software, due to some batteries issues but this MEDIA SYSTEM DEACTIVETED still there from time to time . Other than that is a magnificent Vehicle .

[@morganoxer5560]

You keep using the cars gross weight which is its overall carrying capacity not its actual minimum kerb weight. Empty without anyone it sits around 1900kg or slightly more. Also I don’t like reviews mentioning too speed because it’s honestly the most irrelevant factor when it comes to purchasing a car unless you track a car or have a daily trip down the autobahn every morning. We have a D180 but have also have a d240 xf which is super punchy and what we want to get in our next one in a few months. Other than that couple of niggles this was honestly a refreshing review to watch and your quality is up there with carfection.

[@badboy250984]

I got this car but is the P200. Is a good cruiser like you said but is sluggish to take off. But you soon get use it, especially if you drove some kind of sport saloon. MPG is not super great due to the weight but thats a trade off for 4x4 that can go off road. If you happy with these, it is a great car.

[@simons.2948]

I have P250 HSE R Dynamic and its really a great car, only down side is low 20s mpg. First time in snow today, it was so good it was a complete anti climax but I guess that’s what you want. Enjoyed the review ta

[@gregmorelli1124]

Very good, fair review, I have one, it’s a really great for its class,. I love the electronics and the safety options are significantly better than my q5. In addition, it’s 2x more comfortable and feels like a luxury SUV compared to it. The fit finish is excellent, sound system, infotainment, pano, cameras etc. . I’m not sure I get the top speed critique, it’s a suv, made for what was demonstrated in the video and don’t drive close to its top end. (If you want a speed chaser, probably Porsche SUV’s will fit the bill} . Also the Discovery Sport is built for off road, solid, which gives it the advantage in my opinion.

[@mikiauto73]

First time in years I see a proper review of a discovery sport. Thank you.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks you 🔥

[@JaapGroenendijk68]

How come this channel has only 664 subscribers? This is absolutely top class. Beautifully made.

[@pilotjpbiv7600]

I have watched this video several times, and have enjoyed it every time. Please make more videos like this. There is great talent here!!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thank you 🙏

[@levantos]

Really well made and extremely well edited. Well done guys, amazing video. Subscribed.

[@rickschofield1533]

Big up the Ollies. These videos are quality. Rating big OW's deadpan presenting style. The visuals and editing are bang on. You're obviously working very hard on this and it shows. Nice one!

[@trevorsidley7697]

Cheers Ollie, Just bought one yesterday - only watched this today! After four regular Discos, latest was a 4, couldn't get excited about a 5 so looked at the latest Sport and it ticks all my boxes. Its taken Land Rover a while but they are getting there. Thanks for the Video

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Great cars! Enjoy 😉

[@jamesp8569]

Nice review. For that spec the vehicle should have been a D200, with 204bhp. Spritely in that guise , but certainly not sporty. Not sure where you'd be doing 117mph anyway, torque being the better measurement for these vehicles.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. My favourite Discovery Sport Trim

[@AdarshPandeyFilms]

Went for the Petrol and it is indeed brilliant. Thanks for this amazing review.

[@albertvasquez6207]

I bought one and this was most perfect review on how I feel about it. Thank you!

[@ismailo4yo]

such a good review, really enjoyed it

[@egist]

Nice shooting and great tone for the video!

[@anthonyoneill2993]

Great review lads really enjoyed it 👍

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks Anthony

[@StephenFogarty2023]

It is not a Sports car ! His obsession with top speed is absolutely ridiculous. It’s unladen weight is just under 2 tonne. Besides being an R - Dynamic spec This car is also fitted with the “ Black Pack “ 2021 MY motors are much better with full 48 V mild hybrid tech D165 has 120 kw / 380 nm D200 has 150 kw / 430 nm It is a lot more responsive in “ Sport “ mode. 2021 MY also gets the latest Pivi Pro multi function display unit, and it’s brilliant - fast with no lag. Disco Sport is a great all round package. Fantastic vehicle. If u want a sports SUV Buy a RR Sport SVR It’s fast and sounds great But Costs heaps more and a massive fuel bill... Disco Sport is a very sensible option that you will be extremely happy with.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

All good points. He is an idiot to be fair. We’ve had a word 😉

[@philjcarter]

Have to agree re the acceleration, came from a 3.0TDI Q5, and now I have to gauge the 'sweet spot' to keep the torque working when overtaking. Lovely car on the motorway with the dynamic cruise control, and the meridian sound system. Compared to my mates Disco, it is smaller but feels sportier.

[@msalzberg4962]

Nice review; I agree with most of it, but since you mentioned the top speed several times, I'd ask you to mention what the speed limit is. Is it over 117mph? If not, then a top speed of 117 is irrelevant. I'd also ask that you mention that you have the lowest spec engine. Here in the US, the diesel is not available, but we can get the P250 (246hp) or the P300 (296hp) - both of which are also available in Jaguars. I'm sure you can get higher spec engines in the UK as well. I just got a P250 SE, which has the same engine as my previous car (Jaguar XE), and it's not slow.

[@oliverpvlawson1826]

The diesels are great for their low end torque. I haven’t driven the petrol, how is it on the hills?

[@msalzberg4962]

@@oliverpvlawson1826 Unfortunately, I live in a very flat area. In the four months I've owned it, I've rarely driven up anything but subtle inclines. I certainly had no problem on hills with my XE with the same engine and transmission. Of course, the XE is 500 pounds lighter. I might have gone for the diesel, if it had been available. But still, 269 lb-ft of torque, while not equal to a diesel, isn't too bad.

[@oliverpvlawson1826]

@@msalzberg4962 Absolutely, my eyes are well and truly open now to the capabilities and comfort that Land Rover do so well. I have one in my sights as a future daily. Ideally the Velar :)

[@msalzberg4962]

@@oliverpvlawson1826 I think the Velar is the best looking SUV on the market; hard to do, since the form factor of an SUV is inherently ungainly. I've driven one off road at a Land Rover Experience, and it's incredibly capable.

[@oliverpvlawson1826]

@@msalzberg4962 Decision made then. Thanks.

[@stevesmith9015]

A bit late to the Discovery Sport party but I picked my first one up on Friday 2024 model RDynamic SE in silicon silver. Absolutely love it so far and agree with a lot this review says. My 2 golden retrievers like to spacious boot so everyone is happy

[@robjj1000]

good review I'll definitely check out your channel more ! I've gone for the PHEV version . it's a great car - the performance on that is much better and If like the majority of people you're driving less than 40 miles per day , you''ll do the bulk of it on electric power so it's cheap to run ( getting around 80MPG with mixed fuel running ) , particularly with the go overnight tariff you can get from energy companies like Octopus . Comfort and practicality wise I can't fault it and it seems very capable with the bits of off roading I've don . - I'm really pleased with it so far

[@BionicRusty]

Well done guys. This is an awesome, professional review 👏👏 I desperately want one of these but having been bitten by the JLR curse of trying to make cars too many times to allow me to do it. I left JLR when a 6yr old Jaguar XF finally ate it’s own engine. And that was after well over £10,000 of other repair work. I scrapped the car after this because I was unwilling to cough up £12k for a new engine and turbos. Full Jaguar service and their extended warranty was worthless at this point. Zero accountability. How there’s been no huge civil lawsuit in the UK is beyond me.

[@ug1969]

Exactly same experience at 6 years. So how did your story end up? We are thinking to buy this one still, as we just like it too much. But we are scared that we are going to regret it…

[@vickyngetich5084]

This discovery is a must have! I want this Exact color

[@michaeldesouza4911]

Just came across your channel this morning, and you have me hooked. Love your style of delivery, down to earth and honest approach. Honour to be one of your subscribers!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thank you Michael!

[@AdeJ1972]

Great review, other than the obsession with “embarrassingly slow”. 117mph is hardly slow, is far faster than you can legally travel in this country anyway - and not why anyone would ever buy this car. You had it in the environment it’s designed for - it handles the terrain and the weather with a good degree of comfort and luxury and a lot of power - exactly what this type of vehicle is aimed at.

[@freakydeakydutch3707]

“Bobs your Uncle, Fannys your Aunt” = New subscriber....good review by the way.

[@chillsproject4530]

Nice one. Am planning to buy one used one , am not bordered about speed, i like the speed. But am worried about MPG. Whats the consumption like for those that have it already. How many litters can be used for 20miles distance ??? How affordable is the running cost ?? Responses will help olease

[@fourwheeltrader]

Great review and amazing production quality.

[@reality0815]

I have lived with the original one and it was a lot of hassle especially the ad blu system loads of faults. He needs to try the car for 6 months

[@rayanslim]

I'd live to know how it performs on road and at speed compared to the SD4 Freelander. I loved my Freelander and considering this now.

[@soulfultaste]

seems Land Rover changed the trim names I got the 2018 HSE spec. what is the new name of HSE and HSE LUX trim levels for 2024?

[@Retropassionuk]

Thanks for the review, me thinks this is my next car :-)

[@nickbrowne3425]

really like the review. what colour is this discovery sport please ?

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Eiger grey I believe!

[@tuningemporium815]

great content,

[@darrenpickering1401]

You should be on TV great review made me laugh and informed without the BS, is that around Todmorden area ? Love it

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Yes it is :)

[@bluesun2215]

@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE Ah, I thought I recognized the 'Crown' in Heptonstall. Made it OK 'weaving' up the hill then ;-) Excellent review btw.

[@spectre4627]

Why do you only have 2k subscribers? Seriously, I didn't even feel like I was watching a car review with all the details, camera work and presentation.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

We will get there!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thank you 🙏

[@lukey1210]

Is this black? I ordered black thinking it was the metallic black I would say this is grey

[@patrickmuszynski8313]

Name of the song on start of the video please :D

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Hope & Heisenberg - SPEARFISHER :)

[@helbik7]

@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE thank you!

[@reality0815]

The dash on mine kept lighting up with faults , dozen of visits to the dealer for issues but I can say that it didn’t totally breakdown on me. They were assembled in Liverpool but I think they are assembled in Portugal now

[@tofty21]

I can’t remember the last time I drove a car more than 117 mph!

[@kingneptune8937]

First time I've seen your video, you've got it and will go far, sell your self son. Great review

[@unick2569]

he never actually answers the question ,,happy with my 2012 Freelander TD 4 XS ,,55 MPG on a run brilliant off road ,great cruiser ,and cost me 15K last year

[@OZMAN1964]

I’ve had my chip remapped. It’s instant power now.

[@samfa09]

❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@toby.maximillian]

Modern & classic e.e

[@aerotus888]

Who cares if a family SUV top speed is only 117mph? You dying to lose your license?

[@vaughanmoir1862]

You obviously got a very low spec engine. Try a turbo 290Hp version. It’s quick.

[@nileshscorpio1444]

Can i say something.. The car to buy 👈

[@unick2569]

stick with my Freelander 2 then

[@beetleything1864]

A Ubend 🤷‍♂️ a 3 point turn 🤔

[@stephenbibby8650]

A nice video but his obsession with speed is nonsense. With a legal limit of 70 mph it can far exceed that I own one and the low down torque proved adequate acceleration even for spirited overtaking. , Why can’t reviewers focus on real world driving conditions instead of this obsession with out right speed .

[@Rurles1]

A family car... Y in the world wud u want it to go above 117mph? ... i used to speed .. owned a golf 5 gti.. top speed 300km/hr... i got married now i cant go above 140km/hr before my wife gives me the eye

[@VolodymyrDzhydzhora]

It was too stupid to put glass and mirror controls on top of the door. Even poor rain may result in malfunction.

[@teggsy2165]

Fixed roof no opening roof like the HSE Freelander's is a no no for me.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Got to get that opening roof!

[@fiki2304]

The car has 1800 kg.

[@robertrichards4930]

Why would you even need to go over 100 mph in a car like this???

[@shumble69]

Guaranteed to go wrong within months !!! Had a few land rovers over the years, not any more ,can't deal with the reliability issues.

[@JJ-ef7lb]

Don't want to tempt fate, but I've had 69 plate HSE version for 3 years. Never had anything go wrong with it

[@stephenbibby8650]

This would have been an excellent review if the reviewer hadn’t been obsessed with the top speed . At 114 mph which is well over the legal speed limit . Bad journalism my friend

[@harryjoemathai3674]

Petrol is better

[@jameslindley924]

its a Great car for Hairdressers !!! Itll take a Hairdryer and a Bag o Rollers no problem

[@user-ei3dq2dw6i]

No its glorified tata box on wheels

[@112deeps]

So is Jaguar I Pace - a car germans gave car of the year award to in 2018/9....